Rapunzel, Let Down Your Hair (1978)
An extended, truly extraordinary animation sequence opens this hard-line, good-humoured work from the London Women’s Film Group. The film decodes the mythic story of Rapunzel, re-framing the folk tale in a variety of unlikely ways, revealing its darker edges and exploring its role in the relationship between patriarchy and childhood. Look out for Lora Logic from X-Ray Spex, plus Dave Swarbrick from Fairport Convention.
Directors: Esther Ronay, Susan Shapiro, Francine Winham.
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Patricia Leventon as Doctor |
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Jessica Swift as Rapunzel |
| Camera | Diane Tammes | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Esther Ronay | Director |
| Directing | Susan Shapiro | Director |
| Directing | Francine Winham | Director |
| Writing | Francine Winham | Writer |
| Production | Francine Winham | Producer |
| Writing | Esther Ronay | Writer |
| Production | Esther Ronay | Producer |
| Writing | Susan Shapiro | Writer |
| Production | Susan Shapiro | Producer |
| Editing | Esther Ronay | Editor |
| Sound | Judy Freeman | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | John Lundsten | Sound Recordist |
