Dal: Yma/Nawr is a Welsh-language documentary that takes viewers on a 2,000-year journey through Europe’s oldest surviving bardic tradition. Directed by Marc Evans and produced by Fiction Factory Films for S4C, the film features an impressive lineup of Welsh talent, including Matthew Rhys, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhys Ifans, John Cale, and Cerys Matthews.
Through seven lyrical verses, the documentary explores the enduring power of Welsh poetry as a mirror to society, from the ancient words of Aneirin’s Y Gododdin to the modern voices that continue to shape Wales’s cultural identity. Poets have long been our philosophers, truth-tellers, and chroniclers, reflecting on the nation’s struggles and triumphs. Even in the 21st century, their timeless themes resonate deeply.
With stunning performances and poignant visuals, Dal: Yma/Nawr offers an immersive and thought-provoking journey into the poetic soul of Wales, celebrating the voices that have shaped its story across millennia.
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Cast
Rhys Ifans
Cerys Matthews
Ioan Gruffudd
Siân Phillips
Matthew Rhys
John Cale
Nia Roberts
Daniel Evans
Iola Gregory
Guto Harri
Betsan Llwyd
Richard Harrington
Peter John
Maureen Rhys
Stewart jones
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Production
Director
Marc Evans
Producer
Ynyr Williams
Executive Producers
Ed Thomas & Fizzy Oppe