Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba
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.
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Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1980
Runtime
1h 3m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Aspects of Kirkwall 4: The Ba
Director
Margaret Tait
Description
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.
