Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba (1980)

The streets of Kirkwall, Orkney come to a standstill as the "Down the Gates" and the "Up the Gates" battle it out in this traditional Norse ball game. Margaret Tait records the sights and sounds of this game 1954 - 1980, the commentary featuring interview with Ba' winners, music and poetry.

Director: Margaret Tait
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Original Language: en

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What is Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba about?
The streets of Kirkwall, Orkney come to a standstill as the "Down the Gates" and the "Up the Gates" battle it out in this traditional Norse ball game. Margaret Tait records the sights and sounds of this game 1954 - 1980, the commentary featuring interview with Ba' winners, music and poetry.
Who directed Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba?
Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba was directed by Margaret Tait.
How long is Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba?
Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba?
Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba is a Documentary film.