Once Were Lions (2020)
'Once Were Lions' follows the GB Lions as they tour New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Given unprecedented and unfettered access to the Lions’ first tour in 12 years by the Rugby Football League, the film looks thoughtfully at a game of immense skill, strength and speed with a unique heritage and international popularity, and reflects on the GB Lions’ performance. The feature-length film explores Rugby League’s northern heartlands, as well as issues of masculinity, race, class, friendship, ambition and sacrifice, and looks ahead to the future of the sport, with the 2021 Rugby League World Cup due to be hosted in England.
Director: Tom Magnus
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: September 11, 2020
Production: Chalkboard TV, Ad Hoc Films, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once Were Lions about?
- 'Once Were Lions' follows the GB Lions as they tour New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Given unprecedented and unfettered access to the Lions’ first tour in 12 years by the Rugby Football League, the film looks thoughtfully at a game of immense skill, strength and speed with a unique heritage and international popularity, and reflects on the GB Lions’ performance. The feature-length film explores Rugby League’s northern heartlands, as well as issues of masculinity, race, class, friendship, ambition and sacrifice, and looks ahead to the future of the sport, with the 2021 Rugby League World Cup due to be hosted in England.
- Who directed Once Were Lions?
- Once Were Lions was directed by Tom Magnus.
- What genre is Once Were Lions?
- Once Were Lions is a Documentary film.
- Where was Once Were Lions produced?
- Once Were Lions was produced in United Kingdom.