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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:52,619 --> 00:00:59,189 lf the poet who competed under the pen-name ''Fleur-de-lis'' is here... 2 00:01:01,820 --> 00:01:03,990 ..he should stand. 3 00:01:18,939 --> 00:01:26,250 lf ''Fleur-de-lis'' is here... 4 00:01:28,620 --> 00:01:34,060 l say once more, he is to stand. 5 00:01:51,379 --> 00:01:57,950 lf ''Fleur-de-lis'' is here... 6 00:01:59,819 --> 00:02:02,560 ..he should stand. 7 00:02:34,139 --> 00:02:37,930 The deep tears of my sorrow were once to be heard 8 00:02:38,699 --> 00:02:42,840 And the rocks would echo my plaintive pleas; 9 00:02:43,659 --> 00:02:47,240 Because l was once the maid of the tempests; 10 00:02:47,979 --> 00:02:51,879 l would weep in the wind and the sadness of seas. 11 00:03:00,219 --> 00:03:01,479 You'd have heard by now... 12 00:03:01,900 --> 00:03:03,370 ..wouldn't you, Ellis? 13 00:03:03,819 --> 00:03:05,539 Yes. It's too late now. 14 00:03:06,419 --> 00:03:07,650 Make an effort, Bob! 15 00:03:08,979 --> 00:03:10,939 It's easy for you... 16 00:03:11,460 --> 00:03:13,069 I'd rather do your work. 17 00:03:13,539 --> 00:03:15,289 When I've taught you how. 18 00:03:26,620 --> 00:03:28,340 I've something for you! 19 00:03:28,819 --> 00:03:29,659 What is it? 20 00:03:30,020 --> 00:03:32,969 I'm not telling... unless l can go! 21 00:03:33,620 --> 00:03:34,460 Go where? 22 00:03:38,300 --> 00:03:39,419 Give it to me! 23 00:03:40,300 --> 00:03:43,000 Magi, put him out of his misery! 24 00:03:44,500 --> 00:03:47,379 You've won at the Pwllheli Eisteddfod 25 00:03:48,020 --> 00:03:49,460 You must go to be chaired! 26 00:03:50,939 --> 00:03:51,879 You hear that, father? 27 00:03:53,219 --> 00:03:55,710 Yes, well done. 28 00:03:56,300 --> 00:03:58,020 Your mother will be delighted. 29 00:04:00,780 --> 00:04:01,900 One more to be dusted. 30 00:04:02,300 --> 00:04:03,810 I've enough work... 31 00:04:04,259 --> 00:04:05,800 ..with the other two you've won! 32 00:04:07,259 --> 00:04:09,259 Get some more milk, Ann! 33 00:04:12,740 --> 00:04:14,560 Why do you want to win chairs, Ellis? 34 00:04:16,660 --> 00:04:18,379 So we can sit on them! 35 00:04:18,860 --> 00:04:20,509 Mam won't let me sit on them! 36 00:04:20,980 --> 00:04:22,769 Mam won't let us breathe on them! 37 00:04:25,500 --> 00:04:27,360 He'll never find the place by himself 38 00:04:29,939 --> 00:04:31,199 I'm not going by myself. 39 00:04:31,620 --> 00:04:33,160 Moi will come with me. 40 00:04:34,220 --> 00:04:35,230 Mary must go with you, then! 41 00:04:35,779 --> 00:04:36,759 She'll keep an eye on you. 42 00:04:37,740 --> 00:04:39,110 Can l go with them, Mam? 43 00:04:39,540 --> 00:04:40,480 You can't all go. 44 00:04:40,860 --> 00:04:42,259 l can't afford it. 45 00:04:42,699 --> 00:04:44,660 Only an excuse to avoid work! 46 00:04:50,300 --> 00:04:52,829 The author is obviously enchanted... 47 00:04:53,500 --> 00:04:55,600 ..by recent romantic poetry. 48 00:04:56,180 --> 00:04:58,810 But he can't be accused of plagiarism 49 00:04:59,660 --> 00:05:01,379 What's he saying, Moi? 50 00:05:02,180 --> 00:05:04,879 That Ellis is one hell of a poet! 51 00:05:07,579 --> 00:05:09,329 This poem has the true essence of poetry. 52 00:05:12,819 --> 00:05:17,319 We are grateful to R.Williams Parry for that excellent adjudication. 53 00:05:22,459 --> 00:05:24,629 Now, we'll proceed with the chairing ceremony. 54 00:05:26,339 --> 00:05:30,480 lf the winning poet is present... 55 00:05:31,699 --> 00:05:33,420 ..will he stand up. 56 00:05:40,660 --> 00:05:42,980 Get up, Ellis! 57 00:06:20,579 --> 00:06:25,810 The winner of the Chair competition at the Pwllheli Eisteddfod, 1913... 58 00:06:26,779 --> 00:06:28,040 ..is Mr Ellis Evans... 59 00:06:29,100 --> 00:06:30,959 ..of Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd. 60 00:06:34,019 --> 00:06:38,300 Best known by his bardic name... 61 00:06:39,139 --> 00:06:40,079 Hedd Wyn. 62 00:06:48,860 --> 00:06:51,209 The truth against the world. 63 00:06:52,180 --> 00:06:53,790 Is there Peace? 64 00:06:54,899 --> 00:06:56,620 Peace! 65 00:07:02,220 --> 00:07:05,339 We invite the poet to sit in peace... 66 00:07:05,980 --> 00:07:07,589 ..the peace of the eisteddfod. 67 00:07:45,420 --> 00:07:47,490 l walked along sweet river-banks... 68 00:07:48,899 --> 00:07:51,360 To the sound of the shy, nervous wind 69 00:07:53,579 --> 00:07:56,420 Around the old mountain's neck 70 00:07:57,060 --> 00:07:58,569 The sunshine's white arm was entwined 71 00:08:05,259 --> 00:08:06,870 Around the old mountain's neck 72 00:08:07,339 --> 00:08:09,060 The sunshine's white arm was entwined 73 00:08:17,740 --> 00:08:19,459 Bloody guns! 74 00:08:41,740 --> 00:08:44,370 At least they bring money... 75 00:08:45,700 --> 00:08:47,139 Money for some, maybe. 76 00:08:47,580 --> 00:08:49,929 Not enough to compensate. 77 00:08:50,580 --> 00:08:52,299 We might need that firing range soon. 78 00:08:53,139 --> 00:08:54,929 lt doesn't look too good in the Balkans. 79 00:08:58,580 --> 00:08:59,840 What do you know about the Balkans? 80 00:09:02,100 --> 00:09:03,820 Nothing. l was only saying... 81 00:09:04,299 --> 00:09:06,899 Well, don't bother. Get us another pint. 82 00:09:08,860 --> 00:09:10,370 lt's Ellis' turn. 83 00:09:10,820 --> 00:09:12,539 I'm broke - I'll pay you back. 84 00:09:13,580 --> 00:09:15,299 I'm sure. Come Judgement Day! 85 00:09:17,580 --> 00:09:19,720 You'll have it back sooner than you think! 86 00:09:23,620 --> 00:09:26,220 No one's entered the local poetry competition. 87 00:09:28,299 --> 00:09:29,490 So what! 88 00:09:30,500 --> 00:09:33,870 The prize is five shillings. 89 00:09:34,580 --> 00:09:36,259 Enough for twenty pints of beer! 90 00:09:36,740 --> 00:09:39,549 What are you trying to say, Elsyn? 91 00:09:40,460 --> 00:09:42,179 l can't compete. 92 00:09:42,659 --> 00:09:44,379 I'm adjudicating. 93 00:09:46,379 --> 00:09:47,220 But you can. 94 00:09:47,820 --> 00:09:50,980 Me! l wouldn't know where to start. 95 00:09:51,659 --> 00:09:53,379 You can start here. 96 00:09:56,899 --> 00:09:59,500 I'll recite and you write. 97 00:10:01,340 --> 00:10:03,440 Must support local culture, mustn't we, Griff? 98 00:10:03,980 --> 00:10:05,700 Of course... 99 00:10:06,779 --> 00:10:08,149 You're mad, Elsyn! 100 00:10:12,059 --> 00:10:13,250 These verses aren't perfect. 101 00:10:13,659 --> 00:10:16,120 They bear the mark of a beginner. 102 00:10:16,779 --> 00:10:18,500 Take these lines for example... 103 00:10:19,539 --> 00:10:23,230 Whether the weather's hot or cold Myself in the mirror l behold. 104 00:10:27,700 --> 00:10:31,110 But friends, we must encourage new talent... 105 00:10:31,820 --> 00:10:33,990 ..and give them every support. 106 00:10:34,820 --> 00:10:36,990 As only one has competed... 107 00:10:37,659 --> 00:10:39,379 ..l propose he's awarded... 108 00:10:39,860 --> 00:10:41,580 ..the prize in full. 109 00:10:45,779 --> 00:10:48,620 The winner is Morris Davies, Plas Capten. 110 00:10:56,139 --> 00:11:00,639 I'm sure we're glad to see this area producing yet another bard. 111 00:11:01,500 --> 00:11:03,919 You won't win the National like that, Ellis! 112 00:11:04,500 --> 00:11:05,870 What do you mean? 113 00:11:06,299 --> 00:11:08,720 You'll have to write better than that to win the Chair. 114 00:11:09,700 --> 00:11:10,360 Congratulations! 115 00:11:10,899 --> 00:11:12,269 Thank you. 116 00:11:17,580 --> 00:11:18,879 And now... 117 00:11:19,299 --> 00:11:20,740 ..Miss Lizzie Roberts will sing for us... 118 00:11:21,179 --> 00:11:23,000 ..before the adjudication on the shepherds' crooks. 119 00:11:28,820 --> 00:11:30,750 Have you started it yet? 120 00:11:31,259 --> 00:11:33,470 Yes, but it's not very inspired. 121 00:11:34,019 --> 00:11:35,250 I'd like to see it. 122 00:11:35,659 --> 00:11:37,169 You will. 123 00:11:37,620 --> 00:11:39,340 Will you check my spelling? 124 00:11:41,100 --> 00:11:43,100 I'm not as educated as you, remember. 125 00:12:39,740 --> 00:12:41,000 God... 126 00:12:42,899 --> 00:12:44,620 My legs are shaking so... 127 00:12:46,139 --> 00:12:48,279 l doubt l can walk you home! 128 00:12:48,899 --> 00:12:50,620 That's all you do, take me home. 129 00:12:51,740 --> 00:12:53,460 l wish you didn't have to. 130 00:12:54,980 --> 00:12:56,240 Oh, Lizzie. 131 00:13:00,779 --> 00:13:02,919 You don't want to marry a pauper. 132 00:13:03,940 --> 00:13:06,919 There's plenty of time yet. 133 00:13:08,139 --> 00:13:09,860 For you, maybe. 134 00:13:10,899 --> 00:13:13,570 What about me? I'm older than you. 135 00:13:14,220 --> 00:13:15,940 Don't start that again! 136 00:13:17,379 --> 00:13:19,100 Maybe you're taking advantage of me. 137 00:13:20,500 --> 00:13:22,220 Don't be silly. 138 00:13:22,820 --> 00:13:24,539 We have fun together, don't we? 139 00:13:25,019 --> 00:13:26,629 Not innocent fun though... 140 00:13:27,100 --> 00:13:28,110 That worries me. 141 00:13:28,500 --> 00:13:29,970 Well, stop worrying. 142 00:13:30,419 --> 00:13:32,559 Easy for you to say. 143 00:13:39,379 --> 00:13:40,639 Come on. 144 00:14:00,139 --> 00:14:02,279 Has he been writing all night again? 145 00:14:06,379 --> 00:14:08,100 Where on earth have you been? 146 00:14:08,659 --> 00:14:10,759 Why, what time is it? 147 00:14:11,460 --> 00:14:13,490 What time indeed. It's almost dinner-time! 148 00:14:13,980 --> 00:14:15,700 Your father needs your help. 149 00:14:16,620 --> 00:14:21,289 Those other two had better be useful when they grow up. 150 00:14:22,500 --> 00:14:24,110 No need to keep on, Mary. 151 00:14:24,580 --> 00:14:26,539 Wasn't much to do this morning. 152 00:14:27,740 --> 00:14:29,840 lt was almost dawn when he got in. 153 00:14:30,379 --> 00:14:32,269 l took Lizzie Roberts home. 154 00:14:32,779 --> 00:14:34,500 l was late getting back. 155 00:14:36,899 --> 00:14:39,039 This family will be the death of me. 156 00:14:40,460 --> 00:14:42,629 What have you got against her? 157 00:14:43,220 --> 00:14:43,950 Nothing. 158 00:14:44,299 --> 00:14:45,950 l was only thinking of you. 159 00:14:46,419 --> 00:14:47,580 What do you mean? 160 00:14:47,980 --> 00:14:50,080 Where would you live if you got married? 161 00:14:50,620 --> 00:14:52,200 There's not enough room here. 162 00:14:52,659 --> 00:14:54,240 God knows how you'd cope! 163 00:14:56,460 --> 00:14:58,279 l only took her home. 164 00:14:58,779 --> 00:14:59,789 Anyway... 165 00:15:00,220 --> 00:15:01,620 ..if Lizzie wanted to get married... 166 00:15:02,059 --> 00:15:03,919 ..she'd have done so by now. 167 00:15:04,419 --> 00:15:06,139 Marry her and you'll starve. 168 00:15:06,620 --> 00:15:08,340 She's only a maid-servant. 169 00:15:10,980 --> 00:15:12,700 Marriage wouldn't suit you. 170 00:15:14,220 --> 00:15:16,179 You'll be an old bachelor. 171 00:15:16,700 --> 00:15:18,840 Let me be a young one first! 172 00:15:35,379 --> 00:15:38,289 I've lost the enchanted land forever 173 00:15:40,179 --> 00:15:43,299 The beautiful land... 174 00:15:44,379 --> 00:15:48,100 ..embroidered with silver. 175 00:15:56,620 --> 00:15:58,340 Anything missing here, Ellis? 176 00:15:59,820 --> 00:16:01,960 lt doesn't seem to flow. 177 00:16:05,100 --> 00:16:06,360 Hang on... 178 00:16:16,659 --> 00:16:18,379 This bit goes there. 179 00:16:19,500 --> 00:16:20,970 Good thing you noticed. 180 00:16:21,419 --> 00:16:22,889 Your poems are like your sheep... 181 00:16:23,340 --> 00:16:24,419 ..all over the place! 182 00:16:27,419 --> 00:16:28,649 Negligence could cost you the Chair. 183 00:16:30,379 --> 00:16:32,100 I've no chance. 184 00:16:32,620 --> 00:16:34,759 My Welsh isn't scholarly enough. 185 00:16:35,299 --> 00:16:38,210 I'm just another country poet... 186 00:16:38,860 --> 00:16:40,470 ..according to you college boys. 187 00:16:40,940 --> 00:16:43,190 You're a better poet than most of us. 188 00:16:43,740 --> 00:16:45,950 Your lines have passion. 189 00:16:46,500 --> 00:16:47,370 Education can't give you that. 190 00:16:47,740 --> 00:16:48,580 l shan't win. 191 00:16:49,620 --> 00:16:51,019 I'd just like to know where l stand. 192 00:16:51,460 --> 00:16:52,759 You could win it! 193 00:16:53,580 --> 00:16:55,190 With a little more care... 194 00:16:56,980 --> 00:16:58,769 ..and less womanising! 195 00:17:01,179 --> 00:17:02,370 William... 196 00:17:03,059 --> 00:17:05,869 Where do you think that passion comes from? 197 00:17:19,619 --> 00:17:21,339 l knew you'd be out here. 198 00:17:23,140 --> 00:17:25,599 I'm composing a poem for the National 199 00:17:26,220 --> 00:17:27,970 Out here on your own. 200 00:17:28,460 --> 00:17:30,180 You'll freeze to death! 201 00:17:31,500 --> 00:17:33,640 I'm not on my own! 202 00:17:34,180 --> 00:17:36,599 - Arianrhod is here! - Who? 203 00:17:37,980 --> 00:17:41,140 The old Welsh name for the moon. 204 00:17:44,460 --> 00:17:46,180 A goddess of the Celts. 205 00:17:47,460 --> 00:17:49,180 On nights like this... 206 00:17:49,660 --> 00:17:52,259 ..Arianrhod writes for me. 207 00:17:54,259 --> 00:17:56,400 She fires my imagination... 208 00:17:56,940 --> 00:17:58,589 ..and guides my hand. 209 00:17:59,059 --> 00:18:02,250 She opens her universe to me. 210 00:18:08,420 --> 00:18:11,019 Best leave you two together, then! 211 00:18:33,420 --> 00:18:35,140 Damn English! 212 00:18:46,299 --> 00:18:50,200 You don't expect a firing range to be quiet, do you? 213 00:18:53,579 --> 00:18:55,299 The trout swam away! 214 00:18:57,220 --> 00:19:00,700 We used to swim here, us girls, when we were young. 215 00:19:01,420 --> 00:19:03,140 l know. 216 00:19:04,099 --> 00:19:06,170 We used to watch you, us boys! 217 00:19:06,700 --> 00:19:08,420 You wicked lot! 218 00:19:10,980 --> 00:19:14,460 lf my parents had known, they'd have half killed me! 219 00:19:17,259 --> 00:19:18,339 Come on, Lizzie. 220 00:19:18,740 --> 00:19:20,460 I'll race you to the water. 221 00:19:21,420 --> 00:19:22,470 We can't do that! 222 00:19:24,180 --> 00:19:25,440 No one will know! 223 00:19:26,299 --> 00:19:27,490 I'll be first! 224 00:19:41,660 --> 00:19:42,569 Come on! 225 00:19:43,299 --> 00:19:45,019 Almost ready! 226 00:19:48,099 --> 00:19:48,940 I've won! 227 00:20:06,859 --> 00:20:07,799 Elsyn... 228 00:20:08,180 --> 00:20:09,900 What will you wear when you come out? 229 00:21:05,259 --> 00:21:07,400 You're going to marry me, aren't you? 230 00:21:10,819 --> 00:21:12,539 l want to know. Now! 231 00:21:17,059 --> 00:21:18,319 Yes! 232 00:21:39,420 --> 00:21:42,609 Finished your piece for the National Eisteddfod yet? 233 00:21:43,940 --> 00:21:46,920 Yes. William Morris says l could win. 234 00:21:48,220 --> 00:21:49,829 He should know better. 235 00:21:50,299 --> 00:21:51,910 What chance does a farmer's son have? 236 00:21:52,380 --> 00:21:53,990 Don't you have faith in me? 237 00:21:54,460 --> 00:21:56,180 No. None! 238 00:21:57,539 --> 00:21:58,980 Will you come with me if l win? 239 00:21:59,420 --> 00:22:01,880 Of course. I've never been to Bangor. 240 00:22:03,980 --> 00:22:05,910 But don't raise my hopes now... 241 00:22:24,740 --> 00:22:27,339 The Kaiser is today's Caesar. 242 00:22:28,140 --> 00:22:30,170 lf you are on God's side... 243 00:22:30,900 --> 00:22:35,009 ..join now to keep Great Britain great and mighty. 244 00:22:38,220 --> 00:22:40,079 This is your opportunity, youth of Wales. 245 00:22:41,059 --> 00:22:41,970 Lies. 246 00:22:43,539 --> 00:22:44,269 Lies! 247 00:22:47,700 --> 00:22:49,380 He's preaching the gospel of profanity! 248 00:22:49,859 --> 00:22:51,680 He's a disgrace to his calling. 249 00:22:52,220 --> 00:22:53,549 Don't be deceived! 250 00:22:53,980 --> 00:22:55,980 Don't listen to him! 251 00:22:56,500 --> 00:22:59,450 Christ was a soldier forjustice. 252 00:23:00,099 --> 00:23:04,420 Soldiers of Christ march victorious! 253 00:23:05,859 --> 00:23:10,210 You're needed to protect the weak from the strong. 254 00:23:11,420 --> 00:23:14,119 To defend the truth from lies. 255 00:23:14,740 --> 00:23:18,039 You're needed, young men of Ffestiniog and Meirionnydd.. 256 00:23:21,619 --> 00:23:24,319 ..to fight for your country... 257 00:23:25,019 --> 00:23:26,700 ..and to protect your families. 258 00:23:27,980 --> 00:23:29,839 Who will be the first to enlist? 259 00:23:32,140 --> 00:23:33,509 Come on, Elsyn! 260 00:23:33,940 --> 00:23:35,059 What's the hurry, Griff? 261 00:23:35,460 --> 00:23:36,970 The War's only just started. 262 00:23:37,420 --> 00:23:40,119 l hope it's over before we marry, Elsyn. 263 00:23:41,819 --> 00:23:42,940 Let's go, Lizzie. 264 00:24:04,019 --> 00:24:06,509 l was a dragon... 265 00:24:07,180 --> 00:24:09,779 When warriors were roused to battle; 266 00:24:11,500 --> 00:24:13,990 l was a shield to the weak... 267 00:24:14,579 --> 00:24:16,930 , When battlefields would redden 268 00:24:18,259 --> 00:24:20,750 And on my breast... 269 00:24:21,500 --> 00:24:24,519 The blood of every Armageddon. 270 00:24:47,380 --> 00:24:48,849 Are you going to enlist? 271 00:24:49,339 --> 00:24:50,920 No! He's needed here. 272 00:24:51,980 --> 00:24:54,329 I'm going to join up as soon as l can 273 00:24:54,900 --> 00:24:56,160 You're too young. 274 00:24:56,579 --> 00:24:58,859 You'll have to wait at least three years. 275 00:24:59,579 --> 00:25:01,299 Three years? 276 00:25:01,779 --> 00:25:03,670 No war will last that long. 277 00:25:07,259 --> 00:25:10,140 That student preacher is coming, Ellis. 278 00:25:10,779 --> 00:25:12,500 Mr Morris to you! 279 00:25:23,819 --> 00:25:25,500 How are you, William? 280 00:25:25,980 --> 00:25:27,700 Fine. Have you heard? 281 00:25:29,339 --> 00:25:31,480 Bangor Eisteddfod has been postponed. 282 00:25:32,980 --> 00:25:34,279 Until this war is over. 283 00:25:34,700 --> 00:25:35,960 What does that mean? 284 00:25:36,380 --> 00:25:38,549 No adjudication for a year! 285 00:26:10,740 --> 00:26:13,339 I've not told my parents, about us getting married. 286 00:26:14,940 --> 00:26:18,420 Would you like to come with me? 287 00:26:20,259 --> 00:26:22,400 Plenty of time, Lizzie. 288 00:26:24,059 --> 00:26:25,779 Yes, for some! 289 00:26:42,140 --> 00:26:43,440 They're madmen! 290 00:26:45,140 --> 00:26:46,859 They must be... 291 00:26:49,099 --> 00:26:50,849 ..to fight your battles for you. 292 00:26:51,779 --> 00:26:53,599 You're a coward, Ellis! 293 00:26:55,339 --> 00:26:56,180 Why? 294 00:26:56,740 --> 00:26:58,880 Because l don't want to kill anyone? 295 00:27:00,140 --> 00:27:01,680 That's what's wrong. 296 00:27:02,140 --> 00:27:03,859 You're afraid of being a man! 297 00:27:06,140 --> 00:27:07,859 A uniform makes me a man, does it? 298 00:27:10,460 --> 00:27:12,039 lt would show you're not afraid! 299 00:27:14,980 --> 00:27:16,630 l thought you liked your men naked! 300 00:27:17,099 --> 00:27:21,069 Yes, if l can have a real man! 301 00:27:35,420 --> 00:27:37,140 What's wrong, Ellis? 302 00:27:41,740 --> 00:27:44,339 Come on, tell me. 303 00:27:45,019 --> 00:27:46,390 What's wrong? 304 00:27:47,099 --> 00:27:48,359 You are. 305 00:27:48,779 --> 00:27:50,039 Do you have to keep on? 306 00:27:50,700 --> 00:27:52,309 I'm only trying to help. 307 00:27:52,980 --> 00:27:54,490 Leave me alone! 308 00:27:55,180 --> 00:27:57,250 You're stubborn, Ellis. 309 00:27:59,059 --> 00:28:00,779 All girls want to get married. 310 00:28:02,299 --> 00:28:04,400 Go and treat her at the fair. 311 00:28:35,140 --> 00:28:36,509 I'm going with Moi. 312 00:28:41,380 --> 00:28:43,980 There. Go and buy some sweets. 313 00:28:45,420 --> 00:28:46,650 Behave yourself. 314 00:28:47,059 --> 00:28:48,670 And come home sober! 315 00:28:49,140 --> 00:28:50,509 Come on, Moi. 316 00:29:19,740 --> 00:29:21,460 I've been looking for you. 317 00:29:23,180 --> 00:29:25,000 But l haven't been looking for you. 318 00:29:26,859 --> 00:29:28,579 Nothing personal. 319 00:29:30,500 --> 00:29:32,569 l just don't like your clothes. 320 00:29:41,460 --> 00:29:43,180 We are all so very sad, 321 00:29:43,660 --> 00:29:45,829 We are all so very sad; 322 00:29:46,380 --> 00:29:48,980 , We are all so broken-hearted 323 00:29:49,579 --> 00:29:53,650 Now that the black pig has died. 324 00:29:54,619 --> 00:29:56,789 lt is time to stop my singing:. 325 00:29:57,339 --> 00:29:59,200 After such a good upbringing. 326 00:30:00,660 --> 00:30:02,380 Take care not to follow 327 00:30:02,859 --> 00:30:05,880 Such a very bad example. 328 00:30:06,740 --> 00:30:09,339 We are all so very sad, 329 00:30:09,940 --> 00:30:11,619 We are all so very sad; 330 00:30:12,099 --> 00:30:16,029 , We are all so broken-hearted 331 00:30:16,700 --> 00:30:22,000 Now that the black pig is dead. 332 00:30:26,299 --> 00:30:27,910 Drink up, Griff - it'll be a while! 333 00:30:28,380 --> 00:30:30,099 I'll be home before Christmas. 334 00:31:24,700 --> 00:31:27,539 Why does anger... 335 00:31:28,180 --> 00:31:30,710 ..oh, Myfanwy, 336 00:31:33,180 --> 00:31:35,880 Fill your eyes with tears? 337 00:31:38,019 --> 00:31:40,190 Your gentle cheeks now... 338 00:31:40,779 --> 00:31:43,619 ..oh, Myfanwy, 339 00:31:44,259 --> 00:31:49,319 Never blush when we meet. 340 00:31:50,259 --> 00:31:55,319 Where is the smile that once did kindle... 341 00:31:57,819 --> 00:31:59,819 This faithful, foolish love of mine? 342 00:32:01,420 --> 00:32:02,960 Where is that voice... 343 00:32:05,140 --> 00:32:06,579 ..so full of sweetness? 344 00:32:34,339 --> 00:32:36,480 What a state to be in! 345 00:32:37,740 --> 00:32:40,160 Mam would be furious... 346 00:32:52,099 --> 00:32:53,150 What happened? 347 00:32:58,740 --> 00:33:00,279 She's left me... 348 00:33:02,019 --> 00:33:03,700 ..for some bloody soldier! 349 00:33:04,619 --> 00:33:05,740 A Soldier! 350 00:33:06,140 --> 00:33:07,509 What have you done? 351 00:33:11,259 --> 00:33:14,170 So, fighting makes you feel better? 352 00:33:19,339 --> 00:33:20,599 Did you hit him? 353 00:33:23,099 --> 00:33:27,140 You must've done something... 354 00:33:27,940 --> 00:33:29,660 I'm surprised, you of all people! 355 00:33:30,220 --> 00:33:33,730 lf you can't settle a quarrel with words, who can? 356 00:34:25,900 --> 00:34:28,670 l said there wasn't time for another pint! 357 00:34:29,300 --> 00:34:31,900 We drank it, didn't we? So there was time! 358 00:35:06,659 --> 00:35:08,409 Enjoy the moving pictures, girls? 359 00:35:11,300 --> 00:35:13,440 Yes, but you two were funnier! 360 00:35:22,059 --> 00:35:24,800 l know you - Ellis Evans, the poet. 361 00:35:26,380 --> 00:35:28,099 I've seen you at eisteddfodau. 362 00:35:31,780 --> 00:35:32,900 Is your friend a poet? 363 00:35:34,500 --> 00:35:36,639 He's won - once or twice. 364 00:35:38,139 --> 00:35:40,280 We're surrounded by poets! 365 00:35:42,300 --> 00:35:44,829 lt's difficult to know who's who. 366 00:35:45,420 --> 00:35:46,289 You all hide... 367 00:35:46,659 --> 00:35:47,989 ..behind pen-names. 368 00:35:48,420 --> 00:35:50,139 What name do you hide behind? 369 00:35:53,179 --> 00:35:54,050 Jini Owen! 370 00:35:55,699 --> 00:35:56,679 And your friend? 371 00:35:57,780 --> 00:35:59,989 She's Jini Owen. I'm Gwen. 372 00:36:00,539 --> 00:36:01,769 Gwen Williams. 373 00:36:05,900 --> 00:36:07,900 We're getting off soon. 374 00:36:09,579 --> 00:36:11,019 Off where? 375 00:36:13,460 --> 00:36:14,300 Llan! 376 00:36:14,699 --> 00:36:15,710 Where in Llan? 377 00:36:16,739 --> 00:36:19,900 You're a better barrister than bard! 378 00:36:22,980 --> 00:36:25,079 Seven, Pant Llwyd, if you must know. 379 00:36:44,780 --> 00:36:46,150 We're going. 380 00:36:47,780 --> 00:36:48,550 Expect a letter! 381 00:36:49,539 --> 00:36:51,150 Don't expect a reply! 382 00:36:57,340 --> 00:36:59,550 May God give, in His grace, 383 00:37:00,099 --> 00:37:02,059 A Christmas without sorrow. 384 00:37:02,579 --> 00:37:04,650 Those who had faith are far away 385 00:37:05,179 --> 00:37:08,159 Those who upheld religion 386 00:37:08,820 --> 00:37:10,960 At home now worship God and pray 387 00:37:11,500 --> 00:37:14,099 In some strange, distant region 388 00:37:15,820 --> 00:37:17,679 Others who fought, and now are dead 389 00:37:18,219 --> 00:37:20,610 Lie in a dreamless silence; 390 00:37:22,019 --> 00:37:24,510 May God, in His compassion, spread 391 00:37:25,099 --> 00:37:27,699 A veil above the violence 392 00:37:28,500 --> 00:37:31,409 They're good, Ellis. Aren't they, father? 393 00:37:33,019 --> 00:37:36,460 They said this War would be over by now. 394 00:37:37,300 --> 00:37:39,440 At least farmers don't have to go. 395 00:37:40,340 --> 00:37:42,059 Bob says he's going. 396 00:37:44,340 --> 00:37:46,300 And others who have gone away 397 00:37:46,820 --> 00:37:50,010 Across the grumbling seas; 398 00:37:51,300 --> 00:37:53,190 Our longing for them, night and day 399 00:37:53,699 --> 00:37:56,300 Is carried by the breeze 400 00:37:59,739 --> 00:38:01,349 There will come a glorious week... 401 00:38:01,820 --> 00:38:04,559 When, again, old friends I'll seek:. 402 00:38:05,219 --> 00:38:08,130 No more yearning; I'm returning... 403 00:38:08,780 --> 00:38:10,219 To my home upon the peak. 404 00:38:13,739 --> 00:38:15,460 On the mountain... 405 00:38:15,940 --> 00:38:16,739 l can see... 406 00:38:17,099 --> 00:38:18,469 Someone beckoning to me; 407 00:38:21,179 --> 00:38:23,349 Up the hillside, as l climb... 408 00:38:23,900 --> 00:38:26,849 Heart and foot both beat in time; 409 00:38:52,019 --> 00:38:53,489 Are you all right? 410 00:38:55,780 --> 00:38:57,849 Ellis? Don't fool around! 411 00:39:09,900 --> 00:39:11,619 You're so childish sometimes! 412 00:39:22,219 --> 00:39:24,360 Children like to play, don't they? 413 00:39:51,380 --> 00:39:53,099 Don't get too excited! 414 00:40:03,780 --> 00:40:05,010 Bob's bleeding! 415 00:40:05,420 --> 00:40:07,000 What happened? 416 00:40:07,460 --> 00:40:08,510 Nothing! 417 00:40:08,900 --> 00:40:10,900 He's been beaten up. 418 00:40:11,420 --> 00:40:13,449 Fetch Ifan and your father for tea. 419 00:40:14,219 --> 00:40:15,269 They're tending the sheep. 420 00:40:15,699 --> 00:40:16,780 But we're tired. 421 00:40:17,179 --> 00:40:18,440 And starving! 422 00:40:19,219 --> 00:40:20,059 Go! 423 00:40:28,340 --> 00:40:29,599 Who did it? 424 00:40:31,099 --> 00:40:32,360 The village boys. 425 00:40:34,980 --> 00:40:35,820 Why? 426 00:40:36,619 --> 00:40:38,760 Because of you! 427 00:40:40,099 --> 00:40:41,539 Their brothers are in the army... 428 00:40:41,980 --> 00:40:43,239 ..and you're not. 429 00:40:44,980 --> 00:40:47,579 At least I've a sister in the army! 430 00:40:48,659 --> 00:40:50,130 What do you mean? 431 00:40:53,019 --> 00:40:55,159 Cati's joined the Land Army. 432 00:41:17,340 --> 00:41:19,059 You're up early, Mam. 433 00:41:20,500 --> 00:41:22,219 l couldn't sleep. 434 00:41:26,659 --> 00:41:29,429 Cati will be fine. Don't worry. 435 00:41:31,380 --> 00:41:33,099 She's never been away from home. 436 00:41:35,780 --> 00:41:38,380 My family's being torn apart. 437 00:41:39,780 --> 00:41:42,380 Your brother, Dafydd, in New Zealand. 438 00:41:43,699 --> 00:41:45,420 And now Cati. 439 00:42:24,579 --> 00:42:27,179 Oh, l didn't hear you. 440 00:42:29,340 --> 00:42:31,550 So you're Enid's new teacher! 441 00:42:32,659 --> 00:42:35,639 Yes, and you're her big brother! 442 00:42:39,300 --> 00:42:40,739 Poetry? 443 00:42:45,900 --> 00:42:47,159 You have a lovely name. 444 00:42:48,900 --> 00:42:52,869 Ellis? It's not unusual. 445 00:42:54,739 --> 00:42:56,110 l meant Hedd Wyn. 446 00:43:06,019 --> 00:43:07,630 lt's lovely here. 447 00:43:08,099 --> 00:43:09,889 Even the river is singing. 448 00:43:13,659 --> 00:43:16,260 Sometimes, l throw poems into it. 449 00:43:17,139 --> 00:43:18,400 Why? 450 00:43:18,980 --> 00:43:20,699 l don't know. 451 00:43:21,420 --> 00:43:24,900 Perhaps the water will carry... 452 00:43:25,619 --> 00:43:28,500 ..imperfect poems back to their source. 453 00:43:32,900 --> 00:43:34,619 So that they return to me stronger. 454 00:43:38,659 --> 00:43:40,380 He searched for his lost maiden-love 455 00:43:40,860 --> 00:43:44,159 Whose heart was once his home 456 00:43:45,579 --> 00:43:48,250 And for her sake this world of woe 457 00:43:48,900 --> 00:43:52,159 In sorrow he would roam. 458 00:43:54,460 --> 00:43:58,010 His one wish was to free her 459 00:43:58,739 --> 00:44:02,780 From this world of cruelty, 460 00:44:03,579 --> 00:44:05,900 And sail to the enchanted land 461 00:44:06,460 --> 00:44:10,179 Across the emerald sea. 462 00:44:28,619 --> 00:44:30,340 She's too young for you, Ellis. 463 00:44:33,739 --> 00:44:35,460 She's the same age as me! 464 00:44:39,179 --> 00:44:40,900 l don't want her hurt... 465 00:44:45,099 --> 00:44:48,050 Or anyone else, for that matter. 466 00:44:53,980 --> 00:44:56,719 Who are you taking to Bangor? 467 00:44:57,340 --> 00:44:58,849 I'm not going to the Eisteddfod. 468 00:45:00,579 --> 00:45:01,739 What if you won? 469 00:45:02,139 --> 00:45:04,170 They don't tell you in advance. 470 00:45:06,059 --> 00:45:07,880 William will tell me what happened. 471 00:45:08,380 --> 00:45:10,099 Doesn't make sense to me. 472 00:45:10,900 --> 00:45:12,829 You've waited a year for the adjudication... 473 00:45:13,340 --> 00:45:15,059 ..and now you're not going. 474 00:45:18,739 --> 00:45:20,250 Perhaps I've waited too long! 475 00:46:02,659 --> 00:46:04,380 The Reverend's having difficulty! 476 00:46:08,260 --> 00:46:09,980 What the hell's he doing here? 477 00:46:31,460 --> 00:46:33,179 But you can't give up now. 478 00:46:33,860 --> 00:46:35,679 Just because you've lost once. 479 00:46:36,219 --> 00:46:37,800 You don't understand. 480 00:46:38,260 --> 00:46:39,730 lt's hard to explain. 481 00:46:40,579 --> 00:46:42,469 Listen, l waited a whole year... 482 00:46:42,980 --> 00:46:44,699 ..only to be told l was terrible! 483 00:46:45,619 --> 00:46:47,269 The adjudicators slayed me! 484 00:46:47,739 --> 00:46:49,460 But one of them praised you. 485 00:46:49,940 --> 00:46:51,659 He was trying to be kind. 486 00:46:52,300 --> 00:46:53,559 There's no point. 487 00:46:54,619 --> 00:46:59,289 I'm not good enough, and that's it! 488 00:47:42,059 --> 00:47:44,130 No girl will look at us again. 489 00:47:44,659 --> 00:47:45,889 l couldn't hold a woman anyway. 490 00:47:47,099 --> 00:47:50,219 Still, this War's over for us. 491 00:47:50,900 --> 00:47:52,440 lt hasn't started for some. 492 00:47:55,820 --> 00:47:57,920 Remember the lad whose head was blown off? 493 00:47:58,460 --> 00:48:00,739 Kept running like a bloody chicken! 494 00:48:03,780 --> 00:48:06,869 Look, lads, I'm sorry for you... 495 00:48:07,579 --> 00:48:09,300 ..but there's no need of this. 496 00:48:10,019 --> 00:48:11,949 What's wrong - afraid? 497 00:48:13,139 --> 00:48:16,469 Afraid of hearing what we've gone through for you cowards? 498 00:48:17,219 --> 00:48:19,389 lt's about time you and your bird knew! 499 00:48:19,940 --> 00:48:22,539 They can censor our letters, but not our mouths. 500 00:48:24,340 --> 00:48:27,039 Go on! l ought to give you a white feather! 501 00:48:28,340 --> 00:48:30,590 You haven't any wings, Iet alone feathers. 502 00:48:47,980 --> 00:48:49,940 Have you heard? 503 00:48:52,900 --> 00:48:53,739 Heard what? 504 00:49:04,179 --> 00:49:05,440 Bloody fool! 505 00:49:07,739 --> 00:49:10,159 Why the hell did he go? 506 00:49:14,059 --> 00:49:16,340 What was he fighting for? 507 00:49:18,460 --> 00:49:20,179 Do you know? 508 00:49:22,980 --> 00:49:24,139 Did Griff know? 509 00:49:45,980 --> 00:49:47,699 l thought you'd be here. 510 00:49:48,739 --> 00:49:50,460 Did you? 511 00:49:52,539 --> 00:49:56,019 Going to throw the poem into the water, are you? 512 00:49:59,420 --> 00:50:01,139 What use is poetry these days? 513 00:50:04,380 --> 00:50:06,099 Griff Penlan? 514 00:50:14,900 --> 00:50:16,369 One more from Trawsfynydd. 515 00:50:17,900 --> 00:50:20,320 Perhaps you should write about the War. 516 00:50:22,260 --> 00:50:23,980 l don't understand this War. 517 00:50:26,099 --> 00:50:27,360 I've no experience... 518 00:50:28,340 --> 00:50:30,730 We all have experience of it. 519 00:50:31,300 --> 00:50:34,070 You don't have to be a soldier. 520 00:50:52,579 --> 00:50:54,300 I'm soaking, Ellis. 521 00:50:56,219 --> 00:50:57,940 This poem has a purpose after all! 522 00:51:00,820 --> 00:51:04,190 So this is Hedd Wyn... bard! 523 00:51:09,260 --> 00:51:10,099 No. 524 00:51:12,380 --> 00:51:14,099 I'm Ellis. 525 00:51:28,019 --> 00:51:29,280 Give me your coat. 526 00:53:38,420 --> 00:53:41,019 Let us pray for peace... 527 00:53:41,619 --> 00:53:43,719 ..and for the souls of the fallen. 528 00:54:07,300 --> 00:54:08,769 I'm sorry about Griff. 529 00:54:13,219 --> 00:54:14,059 Yes. 530 00:54:15,940 --> 00:54:17,659 What a waste! 531 00:54:19,460 --> 00:54:21,179 See you, Elsyn. 532 00:54:22,500 --> 00:54:24,219 Bye, Lizzie. 533 00:54:33,820 --> 00:54:35,539 Haven't seen you around lately. 534 00:54:39,179 --> 00:54:40,690 Are you better? 535 00:54:42,179 --> 00:54:43,900 Yes, a little. 536 00:54:44,619 --> 00:54:47,179 I've been staying with my sister. 537 00:54:52,539 --> 00:54:54,260 You haven't enlisted, then? 538 00:54:56,579 --> 00:54:57,420 No. 539 00:55:01,539 --> 00:55:03,260 I'm not married either. 540 00:55:08,860 --> 00:55:10,820 You were right about this War. 541 00:55:12,619 --> 00:55:13,880 lt's a curse! 542 00:55:14,300 --> 00:55:15,599 l said nothing against the War. 543 00:55:18,940 --> 00:55:20,659 l only said l couldn't kill anyone. 544 00:55:24,059 --> 00:55:27,429 You were right anyway. l want you to know. 545 00:55:53,780 --> 00:55:55,500 Who is she then? 546 00:55:58,340 --> 00:55:59,849 l was far away. 547 00:56:08,860 --> 00:56:10,579 You departed before you started! 548 00:56:11,579 --> 00:56:13,300 l was thinking of the poem. 549 00:56:13,780 --> 00:56:14,940 lt's almost finished. 550 00:56:15,340 --> 00:56:17,059 And I've almost finished with you! 551 00:56:29,739 --> 00:56:31,460 Poetry, indeed. 552 00:56:31,940 --> 00:56:34,110 That's all you think about. 553 00:56:34,659 --> 00:56:36,269 Poetry - and women. 554 00:56:36,980 --> 00:56:39,230 About time you helped Father. 555 00:56:40,340 --> 00:56:42,019 He's getting older, Ellis. 556 00:56:42,500 --> 00:56:43,690 What's wrong with you? 557 00:56:49,420 --> 00:56:51,139 I've decided to go to England. 558 00:56:54,219 --> 00:56:56,820 To do something to help the boys who are dying... 559 00:57:00,219 --> 00:57:01,480 Have you told Mam? 560 00:57:08,980 --> 00:57:10,139 You look tired, Mam. 561 00:57:10,579 --> 00:57:12,789 Sit down. I'll make some tea. 562 00:57:15,699 --> 00:57:17,349 l don't care what people say. 563 00:57:18,539 --> 00:57:19,519 What's wrong? 564 00:57:24,099 --> 00:57:27,260 The village women, what do they know? 565 00:57:28,619 --> 00:57:32,099 They want me to send my sons. I've already buried four children! 566 00:57:33,860 --> 00:57:35,579 Don't you dare join up, Ellis. 567 00:57:38,820 --> 00:57:41,489 l know about losing children. 568 00:58:46,539 --> 00:58:48,260 I'm dying, Elsyn. 569 00:58:50,940 --> 00:58:52,309 Try to rest. 570 00:58:56,380 --> 00:58:58,059 Is it sunny outside? 571 00:59:00,300 --> 00:59:02,019 Yes. 572 00:59:04,739 --> 00:59:08,389 I'd like to go out into the sun. 573 00:59:13,659 --> 00:59:14,849 You soon will. 574 00:59:43,699 --> 00:59:46,159 Are you trying for the Chair this year? 575 00:59:48,260 --> 00:59:49,099 Yes. 576 00:59:51,219 --> 00:59:52,940 The poem's finished. 577 00:59:53,539 --> 00:59:54,909 I'm glad. 578 00:59:58,420 --> 01:00:00,139 Remember that trip you promised me. 579 01:00:03,099 --> 01:00:04,820 l remember. 580 01:00:07,980 --> 01:00:10,750 l don't want you chaired without me. 581 01:00:14,579 --> 01:00:16,119 Do you promise? 582 01:00:20,739 --> 01:00:22,460 l promise. 583 01:00:28,420 --> 01:00:31,929 She died in her youth, when trees 584 01:00:32,659 --> 01:00:35,260 With song of birds were thronging; 585 01:00:36,139 --> 01:00:39,579 And now on the summer's breeze 586 01:00:40,300 --> 01:00:42,900 l hear the song of longing. 587 01:00:52,940 --> 01:00:54,659 Careful! Watch that blade! 588 01:01:05,539 --> 01:01:07,260 Ellis, get out of sight now! 589 01:01:08,219 --> 01:01:09,019 Why? 590 01:01:09,380 --> 01:01:11,099 Do as l say. Go on! 591 01:01:38,099 --> 01:01:39,820 Don't tell him anything! 592 01:01:56,860 --> 01:01:58,469 Does he mean Ellis, Mam? 593 01:02:19,099 --> 01:02:20,820 What does he mean, Mam? 594 01:03:03,219 --> 01:03:04,829 There's no need to worry. 595 01:03:05,300 --> 01:03:07,019 The land must be farmed. 596 01:03:08,659 --> 01:03:10,130 Ellis! Wait! 597 01:03:14,179 --> 01:03:15,440 Have you seen The Brython? 598 01:03:15,860 --> 01:03:16,590 No. Why? 599 01:03:16,940 --> 01:03:18,690 You came second at Aberystwyth. 600 01:03:19,179 --> 01:03:21,780 One of the adjudicators thought you were the best! 601 01:03:24,099 --> 01:03:26,030 The best, Ellis! 602 01:03:29,539 --> 01:03:31,889 Second this year, First next time! 603 01:03:32,460 --> 01:03:34,179 A natural progression! 604 01:03:35,940 --> 01:03:37,659 Perhaps. We'll see. 605 01:03:39,619 --> 01:03:41,690 l have to appear before a tribunal. 606 01:03:43,420 --> 01:03:44,889 Just a formality, Ellis. 607 01:05:08,579 --> 01:05:09,809 You don't have to go. 608 01:05:10,219 --> 01:05:11,340 I've no choice! 609 01:05:11,739 --> 01:05:13,210 They said you or Bob. 610 01:05:13,659 --> 01:05:15,380 He's not yet eighteen! 611 01:05:15,860 --> 01:05:17,019 Plenty of young lads go. 612 01:05:17,420 --> 01:05:18,150 He's too young! 613 01:05:18,500 --> 01:05:20,039 But he wants to go, Ellis! 614 01:05:20,900 --> 01:05:22,019 Be sensible. 615 01:05:22,539 --> 01:05:24,789 Do you really expect me to stay? 616 01:05:25,340 --> 01:05:26,809 What if he was killed? 617 01:05:27,260 --> 01:05:29,329 Bob wants to go and you don't. 618 01:05:29,860 --> 01:05:31,679 - The choice is obvious! - Is it? 619 01:05:32,179 --> 01:05:33,860 - You promised. - No! 620 01:05:44,260 --> 01:05:45,980 Don't worry, Jini! 621 01:05:50,099 --> 01:05:51,820 Do you want me to leave? 622 01:06:16,739 --> 01:06:18,460 l think you should decide, Evan. 623 01:06:19,219 --> 01:06:20,940 You're the head of the family. 624 01:06:22,059 --> 01:06:25,039 How can l choose, Mary? 625 01:06:26,139 --> 01:06:27,860 They're both my sons. 626 01:06:28,500 --> 01:06:31,980 lt's the first time you've Iet Father make any decisions! 627 01:06:33,059 --> 01:06:35,199 lt's nothing to do with you. 628 01:06:36,619 --> 01:06:38,340 This is between me and Bob. 629 01:06:40,460 --> 01:06:43,579 l can't understand why we're arguing. 630 01:06:44,420 --> 01:06:45,960 l want to go, Ellis doesn't. 631 01:06:46,420 --> 01:06:48,139 lt's that simple! 632 01:06:49,420 --> 01:06:50,429 l am going. 633 01:06:50,940 --> 01:06:53,079 Oh, yes. Only because l want to! 634 01:06:53,699 --> 01:06:55,659 The same old story every time. 635 01:06:56,300 --> 01:06:58,579 For God's sake, Bob, grow up! 636 01:06:59,579 --> 01:07:01,369 You're not even eighteen yet. 637 01:07:02,139 --> 01:07:03,750 I'm old enough to look after myself! 638 01:07:04,219 --> 01:07:04,920 Old! 639 01:07:05,260 --> 01:07:06,099 Don't talk daft! 640 01:07:07,539 --> 01:07:09,219 You haven't begun to live yet! 641 01:07:31,860 --> 01:07:33,579 Don't get married without telling us. 642 01:07:35,380 --> 01:07:36,639 l won't. 643 01:07:40,500 --> 01:07:42,389 Goodbye, Father. 644 01:07:42,900 --> 01:07:44,409 Don't work the boys too hard. 645 01:07:47,019 --> 01:07:48,739 Take care, Ellis. 646 01:07:49,539 --> 01:07:51,260 Don't worry about me. 647 01:07:53,699 --> 01:07:55,309 I'll be able to finish my poem. 648 01:07:55,780 --> 01:07:58,380 Plenty of spare time in training camp, so they say. 649 01:08:05,940 --> 01:08:08,010 Come here - your tie's crooked. 650 01:08:13,139 --> 01:08:14,860 Don't forget to write. 651 01:08:15,860 --> 01:08:18,279 Any excuse to put pencil to paper. 652 01:08:21,500 --> 01:08:25,260 Go, Ellis, you'll miss the train. 653 01:08:42,939 --> 01:08:43,850 Goodbye, Bob. 654 01:08:44,220 --> 01:08:45,939 Bye Ellis. 655 01:09:17,659 --> 01:09:20,260 Lost for words, for once, Ellis? 656 01:09:22,939 --> 01:09:24,380 Nothing else to say, is there? 657 01:09:33,739 --> 01:09:35,069 You'd better get on! 658 01:09:54,859 --> 01:09:56,510 Expect a letter from me! 659 01:11:17,859 --> 01:11:19,579 Isn't the Army for real men? 660 01:11:26,979 --> 01:11:29,579 They can't expect me to march across France in these! 661 01:11:31,420 --> 01:11:32,789 God, Trawsfynydd! 662 01:11:33,979 --> 01:11:35,699 You look a real soldier. 663 01:11:36,619 --> 01:11:38,550 You deserve a stripe just for looking good. 664 01:13:35,899 --> 01:13:37,130 Shut your gob! 665 01:13:59,060 --> 01:14:01,310 - What's the matter, Ellis? - l can't write! 666 01:14:27,180 --> 01:14:30,229 lf you want a good night out, come with us next time. 667 01:14:32,340 --> 01:14:36,130 Liverpool's full of widows and lonely women! 668 01:14:37,739 --> 01:14:38,789 Be careful, Owen... 669 01:14:39,180 --> 01:14:41,210 ..or you'll have more than memories! 670 01:14:41,739 --> 01:14:43,319 Think I'm daft? 671 01:14:43,779 --> 01:14:45,850 I'd rather go home with V.D.... 672 01:14:46,380 --> 01:14:48,100 ..than die with a V.C.! 673 01:14:48,939 --> 01:14:50,659 You've soon forgotten your roots! 674 01:14:51,180 --> 01:14:52,760 Must you sing English filth? 675 01:14:53,220 --> 01:14:54,449 lt's French, not English! 676 01:14:54,859 --> 01:14:56,369 Sing something better then! 677 01:14:56,819 --> 01:14:57,659 Here's a verse! 678 01:15:00,020 --> 01:15:03,180 l once knew an ugly fellow Whose face was as black as coal; 679 01:15:03,859 --> 01:15:08,109 His waist was as thin as a worm And as black as tar was his hole!. 680 01:16:10,420 --> 01:16:12,670 Send him to France and the War'll be over! 681 01:17:30,819 --> 01:17:31,869 What's wrong, Mam? 682 01:17:33,100 --> 01:17:34,260 Aren't you glad to see me? 683 01:17:35,380 --> 01:17:37,029 Of course l am! 684 01:17:37,500 --> 01:17:40,550 Go and change those clothes. Dinner's almost ready. 685 01:18:10,420 --> 01:18:11,680 lt doesn't make sense. 686 01:18:12,100 --> 01:18:13,819 They send us to the Army... 687 01:18:14,300 --> 01:18:16,329 ..and once we've joined... 688 01:18:16,859 --> 01:18:18,579 ..they send us back to farm! 689 01:18:21,340 --> 01:18:23,659 There's not a lot to do. 690 01:18:25,699 --> 01:18:27,979 Plough a field or two, that's all. 691 01:18:33,699 --> 01:18:35,420 How's your poem coming along? 692 01:18:37,420 --> 01:18:39,140 l didn't do much in Litherland. 693 01:18:39,619 --> 01:18:41,340 I'm beginning to despair. 694 01:18:44,819 --> 01:18:46,430 Perhaps you'll get a chance now... 695 01:18:46,899 --> 01:18:48,550 ..whilst you're home. 696 01:18:49,819 --> 01:18:51,079 l hope so. 697 01:19:11,699 --> 01:19:14,930 Why was l born into this age 698 01:19:15,619 --> 01:19:17,899 In which mankind has exiled God? 699 01:19:19,220 --> 01:19:23,430 With God departed, man, with rage, 700 01:19:24,260 --> 01:19:26,930 Now wields the sceptre and the rod. 701 01:19:27,539 --> 01:19:29,680 And when man knew that God had gone 702 01:19:30,220 --> 01:19:32,710 To spill his brother's blood he bore 703 01:19:33,300 --> 01:19:34,840 His eager sword, and cast upon 704 01:19:35,300 --> 01:19:38,109 Our homes the shadow of the War. 705 01:19:38,739 --> 01:19:40,350 The harps to which we sang are hung 706 01:19:40,819 --> 01:19:43,210 On willow boughs, and their refrain 707 01:19:43,779 --> 01:19:46,550 Drowned by the anguish of the young 708 01:19:47,180 --> 01:19:49,779 Whose blood is mingled with the rain. 709 01:19:56,699 --> 01:19:58,420 lt's so sad, Ellis. 710 01:20:04,100 --> 01:20:06,699 l wanted you to hear it first. 711 01:20:14,539 --> 01:20:16,260 As a kind of a parting gift? 712 01:20:19,380 --> 01:20:21,100 Yes, l suppose. 713 01:20:22,819 --> 01:20:24,539 Is that it... Hedd Wyn? 714 01:20:28,220 --> 01:20:29,479 Nothing but words? 715 01:20:39,819 --> 01:20:41,539 Words don't come that easy. 716 01:20:48,619 --> 01:20:52,029 Maiden, we shall triumphant be, 717 01:20:52,739 --> 01:20:56,180 And every storm shall cease, 718 01:20:56,899 --> 01:20:59,319 And love will be released once more 719 01:20:59,899 --> 01:21:03,590 To wander through the trees. 720 01:21:27,579 --> 01:21:31,479 l walked with martyrs for your sake, 721 01:21:32,260 --> 01:21:34,510 , Your soul must now have risen 722 01:21:35,060 --> 01:21:38,390 Because l heard your plaintive voice 723 01:21:39,100 --> 01:21:42,359 Through the steel locks of prison. 724 01:22:37,380 --> 01:22:39,100 God, my feet hurt. 725 01:22:40,819 --> 01:22:43,420 I've got blisters as big as a sow's tits. 726 01:22:44,180 --> 01:22:46,390 lt's fine for them on horseback all d!ay. 727 01:22:46,939 --> 01:22:50,060 I'd prefer a blistered arse to sore feet! 728 01:23:03,619 --> 01:23:05,340 Who is she this time? 729 01:27:41,260 --> 01:27:42,979 I'm afraid, Ellis. 730 01:27:48,979 --> 01:27:50,699 We'll come through. 731 01:27:52,619 --> 01:27:54,340 You'll see. 732 01:27:55,739 --> 01:27:58,340 I'll carry my Bible in my left pocket... 733 01:28:00,420 --> 01:28:03,020 ..so l won't be shot through the heart. 734 01:28:04,939 --> 01:28:08,380 Don't worry. We'll look after you. 735 01:28:10,779 --> 01:28:12,430 Aren't you worried? 736 01:28:15,979 --> 01:28:17,699 I'm more worried about my poem. 737 01:28:21,340 --> 01:28:23,060 l don't even know if it's been passed 738 01:28:26,340 --> 01:28:30,689 I've always had a dream, Bob, to win the National Eisteddfod. 739 01:28:34,460 --> 01:28:36,180 Now, perhaps... 740 01:28:36,739 --> 01:28:38,460 ..my last chance has gone. 741 01:28:39,539 --> 01:28:42,140 You said... we'll come through all right. 742 01:30:19,300 --> 01:30:23,869 ''l like the life of killing lice.'' 743 01:30:25,779 --> 01:30:27,500 Does that alliterate, Ellis? 744 01:30:29,420 --> 01:30:31,140 Yes, Owen. 745 01:30:41,460 --> 01:30:43,180 Sackful of lies! 746 01:30:44,380 --> 01:30:46,979 All of us lying to our families. 747 01:30:48,220 --> 01:30:50,989 You told them you'll be killed tomorrow, Fred? 748 01:30:51,619 --> 01:30:53,439 We shan't all be killed. 749 01:30:53,939 --> 01:30:55,760 We're in the bloody first wave! 750 01:30:56,260 --> 01:30:57,520 Refuse to go... 751 01:30:57,939 --> 01:31:00,079 ..that's what we should do. 752 01:31:01,260 --> 01:31:04,029 And get shot by our own boys! 753 01:31:05,819 --> 01:31:07,359 How many of us will return? 754 01:31:07,819 --> 01:31:10,420 One, maybe; probably none. 755 01:31:13,100 --> 01:31:15,699 What the bloody hell are we doing here? 756 01:31:17,579 --> 01:31:20,560 , I've never seen a German Iet alone killed one. 757 01:31:21,220 --> 01:31:22,590 They're just the same as us. 758 01:31:23,020 --> 01:31:26,569 They want this War over... so they can go home. 759 01:31:29,500 --> 01:31:31,989 The Devil's children according to some minis! ters. 760 01:31:32,579 --> 01:31:35,250 With one horn instead of two. 761 01:31:36,619 --> 01:31:37,880 Bloody preachers! 762 01:31:43,619 --> 01:31:45,199 Let's talk about something else. 763 01:31:46,140 --> 01:31:47,859 We'll have plenty of War, tomorrow. 764 01:35:18,859 --> 01:35:20,399 Look where you're pissing! 765 01:40:13,460 --> 01:40:15,180 lt's a fucking massacre! 766 01:40:27,619 --> 01:40:28,460 Off we go! 767 01:44:31,500 --> 01:44:34,520 And in the morning's golden rays 768 01:44:35,180 --> 01:44:38,300 We both shall be united; 769 01:44:38,979 --> 01:44:41,930 The dawn of that enchanted land 770 01:44:42,579 --> 01:44:45,699 Through darkness we have sighted. 771 01:46:23,699 --> 01:46:26,890 When this cruel War is over 772 01:46:27,579 --> 01:46:30,699 With its anguish and its pain, 773 01:46:34,180 --> 01:46:37,590 , Our old haunts we shall revisit 774 01:46:38,300 --> 01:46:42,090 And I'll be with you once again. 775 01:47:02,779 --> 01:47:05,170 The harps to which we sung are hung 776 01:47:05,819 --> 01:47:07,750 On willow boughs, and their refrain 777 01:47:08,699 --> 01:47:10,449 Drowned by the anguish of the young 778 01:47:12,100 --> 01:47:14,869 Whose blood is mingled with the rain. 779 01:47:38,020 --> 01:47:39,560 What is it, Magi? 780 01:47:41,340 --> 01:47:43,619 A telegram's arrived from Birkenhead. 781 01:47:50,699 --> 01:47:53,510 Ellis has won the Chair. 782 01:47:56,380 --> 01:47:57,750 Oh, no. 783 01:48:01,100 --> 01:48:03,699 My poor boy! 49081

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