King for a Day (2023)
King for a Day is a poetic archive-led documentary immersing us in the personal story of the people of Padstow in Cornwall, their ancient rituals and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. The tension between tradition and progress highlights the importance of cultural identity and the role of folk customs in our globalised society. King for a Day is an intimate portrait of a place and community pushed to the margins. A cinematic journey interweaving audio-visual archive spanning 150 years. Will this be the last generation to tease the ‘Old Oss’ from his stable to welcome the Summer?
Director: Barbara Santi
| Directing | Barbara Santi | Director |
| Production | Barbara Santi | Producer |
| Crew | Barbara Santi | Cinematography |
| Editing | Barbara Santi | Editor |
| Sound | Jamie Mills | Music |
| Camera | Jake Potter | Additional Director of Photography |
| Sound | Richard Butler | Sound Mixer |
| Editing | Annette Brown | Colorist |
| Editing | Jane Val Baker | Editorial Consultant |
