Aberfan: The Green Hollow (2016)
A film poem to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster
Written by OWEN SHEERS and performed by a stellar cast of Wales' best-known acting talent, including MICHAEL SHEEN, JONATHAN PRYCE, SIAN PHILLIPS, EVE MYLES and IWAN RHEON. Also featuring contributions from the local community.
THE GREEN HOLLOW was produced by BBC Wales in association with VOX PICTURES. Directed by PIP BROUGHTON and produced by JENNA ROBBINS and Executive Producer BETHAN JONES.
Aired on BBC Wales on the 50th anniversary of the disaster, and on BBC FOUR.
2017: Highly commended for Best Historical Documentary & Nominated for Best Single Documentary (Domestic)
2017: Nominated for Best Single Drama (Pip Broughton, Bethan Jones, Jenna Robbins, Owen Sheers)
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2017: Winner of 3 awards: Best Television Drama, Best Writer (Owen Sheers) & Breakthrough Award (Jenna Robbins)
Nominated for Best Director (Pip Broughton), Best Actress (Eiry Thomas), Best Actor (Michael Sheen) and Best Photography & Lighting (Steve Lawes)
“If British television makes anything better this year, it will be a surprise.”
“Broughton’s sensitivity throughout struck home, more than supported by simply beautiful cinematography from Steve Lawes, and a magical score by Laurence Love Greed.”
The Observer 'Aberfan 50 years on: how best to remember the tragedy?'