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0:00:01 > 0:00:04- The Screen and Sound Archive - of Wales...
0:00:04 > 0:00:07- ..at the National Library, - Aberystwyth...
0:00:07 > 0:00:11- ..houses 10,000 - of Wales's most important films.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- This series focuses on some - of the collection's treasures.
0:00:15 > 0:00:20- We'll retrace the story behind them - in their original locations...
0:00:21 > 0:00:25- ..and co-produce contemporary films - with the residents.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27- Welcome to Popeth Ar Ffilm.
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0:00:48 > 0:00:52- The film was created on the campus - of Coleg Ceredigion, Aberaeron.
0:00:53 > 0:00:55- But when, exactly? And why?
0:00:56 > 0:00:57- Do you remember that?
0:00:57 > 0:00:59- Do you remember that?- - No, I wasn't here.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04- No, but I know - someone who could help.
0:01:12 > 0:01:12- Have you seen this before?
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- Have you seen this before?- - No. I wasn't aware the film existed.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- It's some sort of visual prospectus - for the courses.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- Isn't it innovative?
0:01:25 > 0:01:29- It's always been - a trait of this campus.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- It remains - surprisingly contemporary.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37- This was fifty years ago.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- We wouldn't be so clear cut...
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- ..when dividing tasks - between the sexes!
0:01:44 > 0:01:45- Yes!
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- Yes!- - That's been a significant change.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- The young women were designated - kitchen chores...
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- ..while the lads hung gates - and repaired tractors.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- Euros took me - to the old Domestic Science room.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- There was a work island - in the centre.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- I'm amazed anyone could work here.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- The views through the windows - are so distracting.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- The development of the college, - followed by the theatre...
0:02:24 > 0:02:29- ..ensured young people - who didn't go to universities...
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- ..received - the best education possible.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37- It began the process of upgrading - rural communities.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- Euros suggested - I visited Theatr Felinfach.
0:02:41 > 0:02:43- When did the college close?
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- It must have been - in the early 1980s.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- I can't remember the exact date.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- For how long have you - been connected with this place?
0:02:54 > 0:03:00- I attended - the official opening in 1972.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04- As Front of House officer, - I'm in charge of the diary.
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- The Women's Institute - meet here annually.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- It's the home of a theatre company - and Bontlwyd soap opera.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- Schools hold meetings here. - It's a busy place!
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- I'm in charge of Hwyl a Hamdden, - a society for retired people.
0:03:22 > 0:03:23- Could I show them the film?
0:03:23 > 0:03:25- Could I show them the film?- - Great. They'd like to meet you.
0:03:34 > 0:03:35- Hello.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37- They're brave to join us!
0:03:37 > 0:03:38- They're brave to join us!- - They are!
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- I'd stay this side if I were you!
0:03:43 > 0:03:44- Welcome.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- Who are these? That's Elspeth.
0:03:48 > 0:03:49- Who's in front of her?
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Who's in front of her?- - Isn't she from Llandre?
0:03:53 > 0:03:57- Blimey, she looked like Margaret! - I'm sure that's who she was.
0:03:58 > 0:03:59- Berian Thomas from Llanilar.
0:03:59 > 0:04:00- Berian Thomas from Llanilar.- - Dr Thomas.
0:04:03 > 0:04:04- Gareth's mother.
0:04:04 > 0:04:05- Gareth's mother.- - Irene Perkins.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- That's John Abernac.
0:04:07 > 0:04:08- That's John Abernac.- - Byron from Pontsian.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11- I don't know her.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- I don't know her.- - You're too young!
0:04:15 > 0:04:18- You say it was built after 1952.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20- That wasn't there.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- In my day, we were in that shed.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29- I attended evening classes, - sewing and that.
0:04:30 > 0:04:31- Are you here?
0:04:31 > 0:04:32- Are you here?- - Yes, there.
0:04:33 > 0:04:34- The handsome one?
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- Did you come here once a week?
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- Yes, in the evenings after work.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- I didn't sit the proficiency tests.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- I could never do that!
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- I'd never do it!
0:04:57 > 0:05:00- I've been to - the former Felinfach college site.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- I had no idea...
0:05:03 > 0:05:08- ..there was - so much activity going on there.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- The next question is...
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- ..how do we tap into that...
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- ..to enable us to make a film.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- I searched - for inspiration in Aberaeron.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- I wanted to know more - about the old agricultural college.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- Excuse me, ladies. Do you - remember the college in Felinfach?
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- I studied clean milk production - there.
0:05:43 > 0:05:44- You attended courses there, did you?
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- You attended courses there, did you?- - I was doing everything.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- You did that, Gwen, didn't you?
0:05:49 > 0:05:50- You did that, Gwen, didn't you?- - Did you bake cakes?
0:05:51 > 0:05:53- Ugh!
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- Did you learn - how to handle such creatures?!
0:05:57 > 0:05:59- Yes.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- I understand - you attended Felinfach college.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07- It was a six-week course.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14- We sat an exam at the end, - as well as presenting a project.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- We were awarded a certificate.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22- There's a defined line between - what men and women did!
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- It's more balanced nowadays.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- Women can enrol - on car maintenance courses.
0:06:31 > 0:06:36- Men learn how to apply make-up! - It's great fun.
0:06:40 > 0:06:45- The wife isn't at home cooking, - as this film portrays.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50- The poor farmer survives - on a microwave meal for lunch.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01- How are you?
0:07:01 > 0:07:02- BABY CRIES
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- My brother's farming - and his son will carry on after him.
0:07:10 > 0:07:12- You want to learn - to be a bricklayer.
0:07:13 > 0:07:14- Why doesn't farming appeal to you?
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- Why doesn't farming appeal to you?- - I work on the farm every weekend.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- I want another trade.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- Not exactly tidy, is it?!
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- I wouldn't pass that!
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- The aim of the series - is to create new films...
0:07:34 > 0:07:36- ..reflecting modern life...
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- ..just as the original films - captured yesteryear.
0:07:41 > 0:07:46- We want local people to have - as much freedom as possible...
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- ..to express their feelings - about their area today.
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- Having met - the older generation of Felinfach...
0:07:58 > 0:08:02- ..I arranged to show the film - to members of the YFC.
0:08:03 > 0:08:04- LAUGHTER
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- I'd have appreciated college then...
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- ..because people learned - their trade thoroughly.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- People could fix - anything that had broken down.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- We have to get someone to do it.
0:08:22 > 0:08:27- They saved themselves - the expense of getting someone in.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- I wouldn't mind - learning the skills...
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- ..of baking - a Christmas cake and sewing.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- I'm hopeless at sewing! - I wouldn't stand a chance!
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- I'd like to learn these skills.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- As far as learning the role - of a housewife every day, forget it!
0:08:45 > 0:08:49- We tend to think it was - a lonely and monotonous existence.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53- Unlike us, - they were housebound all day.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- Women didn't dream - of getting ahead in the world.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- Their place was in the home.
0:09:00 > 0:09:05- If someone wanted to produce a - similar chronicle of modern life...
0:09:06 > 0:09:07- ..what should we include?
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- There's always - something being taught here.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13- The theatre is very important.
0:09:14 > 0:09:19- It's a centre for YFC meetings - and Bontlwyd.
0:09:20 > 0:09:21- A choir rehearses here.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- It has something - that appeals to people of all ages.
0:09:26 > 0:09:31- You mentioned the radio soap series, - Bontlwyd.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- As one of the cast, - Emyr's the expert!
0:09:36 > 0:09:37- Are you in it?
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- I take part in it. It's based around - the fictitious village of Bontlwyd.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47- It's broadcast - on Radio Ceredigion daily.
0:09:48 > 0:09:49- Who's the writer?
0:09:49 > 0:09:52- Who's the writer?- - There's a pool of authors.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- They're local people.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- It's an entirely local production.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- It's a chance - to socialize and meet up.
0:10:01 > 0:10:02- When is the next meeting?
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- When is the next meeting?- - Tonight, at twenty past nine.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- As Emyr and I - walked to the Bontlwyd studio...
0:10:10 > 0:10:15- ..I wondered whether - he'd like to work on the project.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- When shall I come and see the cow?
0:10:22 > 0:10:23- Has her condition worsened?
0:10:23 > 0:10:25- Has her condition worsened?- - I don't think so.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27- Coffee first.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- Having spent time with Emyr...
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- ..I realized he could - bring a male focus to the film.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- But what about a woman's perspective?
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- Carwen spoke well. - So did Alwen, the club organizer.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- Eirian and Mererid - were both confident.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- Then there was Eifiona. She - didn't say much about the college.
0:10:50 > 0:10:54- But she was vocal in expressing views - on farming issues.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- The proposed government rules - will destroy small farmers.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- It's complete madness.
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- The next day, I met Eifiona - at work in Aberystwyth...
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- ..to invite her to join the project.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13- Eifiona! How are you?
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- Can you slip out for five minutes?
0:11:17 > 0:11:18- No problem.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- Eifiona agreed to help.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- It was time to move on - to the next step.
0:11:26 > 0:11:32- I've given Emyr and Eifiona - a camera each.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- Between the three of us...
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- ..I hope to capture something - similar to the original film.
0:11:42 > 0:11:48- That is, to say something about - agriculture in Felinfach today.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- What exactly - we'll see within that frame...
0:11:53 > 0:11:55- ..is anybody's guess.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57- I look forward to finding out.
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0:12:04 > 0:12:07- Having handed out cameras...
0:12:07 > 0:12:10- ..I wanted to discuss - how Emyr and Eifiona...
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- ..would record - their daily lives on the farm.
0:12:14 > 0:12:15- Here's the camera, Emyr.
0:12:16 > 0:12:17- The zoom works.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20- I'd like to examine...
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- ..the roles of young men and women - on farms nowadays.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- What I do from day to day?
0:12:30 > 0:12:35- And also the opinion of other - generations, such as your parents.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- Who would react the best to you?
0:12:38 > 0:12:43- My grandmother is older than us - and knows more about how it was.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- I'd like you to focus on the roles - of men and women...
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- ..from within the farm and beyond.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- We're taking - two different approaches.
0:12:57 > 0:13:02- We've given two members - of Felinfach YFC a camera each.
0:13:04 > 0:13:06- We'll film them.
0:13:07 > 0:13:12- Hopefully, they'll get - easier access to something...
0:13:12 > 0:13:14- ..than us.
0:13:15 > 0:13:16- That's it...
0:13:16 > 0:13:20- ..their inside view, as opposed - to our view from the outside.
0:13:21 > 0:13:26- Eifiona immediately began filming - all sorts of farm activities.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29- We took them to the shed - at first light.
0:13:30 > 0:13:32- A few have been delivered.
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- This sheep had twins - and a cow gave birth to a calf.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40- This litter arrived yesterday too.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- My grandfather didn't like pigs, - I wanted to keep pigs.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- He bought me two pigs eventually.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- I nagged him to get pigs.
0:13:52 > 0:13:58- He grew fond of them in the end - so we built a piggery.
0:13:58 > 0:14:03- We had a small sty - in the early days.
0:14:03 > 0:14:09- He had to build a large piggery - to accommodate all the pigs!
0:14:59 > 0:15:00- LAUGHTER
0:15:01 > 0:15:06- In the same way, Emyr was keen - to record every aspect of his life.
0:15:06 > 0:15:11- Well, it's now Saturday night. - I've had a very busy week.
0:15:11 > 0:15:17- We mucked out the sheds - on Wednesday.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- We put fresh hay down on the floors.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- How do you get on working together?
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- No problem at all.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50- We get the odd day when we argue.
0:15:50 > 0:15:52- We don't argue, it's just a debate!
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- We sort out the problem - and meet each other halfway.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59- Do you tell him what to do?
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- I wouldn't say that! - Perhaps I tend to give in!
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- Since when have you farmed here?
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- Emyr will be the fifth generation.
0:16:12 > 0:16:18- I'm the only child. I'm lucky - I won't have to fight for the farm!
0:16:27 > 0:16:29- How would you feel - if he didn't go on to farm?
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- Disappointed, - but I wouldn't put pressure on him.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- Farming is a choice he made.
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- It helps - that I was raised on the farm.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- I enjoyed being out - playing in the mud!
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- The interest must be there.
0:16:46 > 0:16:50- You wouldn't make a success - of farming without it.
0:16:50 > 0:16:51- How many?
0:16:51 > 0:16:52- How many?- - Eight.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- We're lucky around here that sons - tend to carry on the tradition.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- Generally, - the average age of farmers...
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- ..isn't far off retirement age.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- Who'll give me 150? - 120, 130 I'm bid at the back.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- Right - 5, 10, 15, 21, 25...
0:17:17 > 0:17:22- ...31, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65.
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- I'd arranged to meet them both - in Tregaron mart during filming.
0:17:28 > 0:17:33- I wanted to know - how Eifiona viewed this male world.
0:17:33 > 0:17:38- Over the years, it's been a male - domain and I doubt it will change.
0:17:40 > 0:17:44- Men won't like to see - a mart full of women!
0:17:44 > 0:17:46- AUCTION IN PROGRESS
0:17:48 > 0:17:51- A lot of farm wives go out to work.
0:17:52 > 0:17:57- Maybe, they can't have a day off - or aren't interested in bidding.
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- They might have to work at home to - give the husband a chance to go out.
0:18:04 > 0:18:10- Farmers get the opportunity to meet - up every fortnight at Tregaron mart.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- I like going there on my day off.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- It's a break from working - in an office all day.
0:18:30 > 0:18:36- Farmers' sons, like anyone else, - need to mix with other people...
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- ..or they'd get lonely.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- There are highs and lows.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- During the lambing season, - farmers can suffer heavy losses.
0:18:45 > 0:18:46- It helps to keep busy.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- Are you looking forward to it?
0:18:49 > 0:18:51- Are you nervous?
0:18:51 > 0:18:52- Are you nervous?- - A bit.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57- Hit it - hit it right out!
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- (All) Thomas and Evanna.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- How old were you when you married?
0:19:29 > 0:19:30- How old were you when you married?- - Nineteen.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- Were you a housewife?
0:19:33 > 0:19:34- Were you a housewife?- - Yes.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- Did you miss - the milking and mucking out...
0:19:38 > 0:19:41- ..or did you prefer being inside?
0:19:42 > 0:19:47- I helped anyone who needed a hand - with the milking and so on.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- Were you stuck in the house - after you married?
0:19:51 > 0:19:52- No.
0:19:53 > 0:19:58- Agricultural work was plentiful - when Eifiona's grandmother married.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- But in these changing times...
0:20:01 > 0:20:04- ..can Eifiona realize - her farming dream?
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- My brother's lucky - because he works at home.
0:20:08 > 0:20:14- I'd like to come home to farm but - there's not enough work for three.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16- Penlan is a 100-acre farm.
0:20:17 > 0:20:22- We could increase our stock - if it had 500 acres.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25- We'd generate more income.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- We're lucky there's enough - to keep Carwyn and Dad going.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33- How old were you leaving school?
0:20:33 > 0:20:34- Fifteen.
0:20:35 > 0:20:36- Sixteen.
0:20:36 > 0:20:37- What did you do after school?
0:20:37 > 0:20:39- What did you do after school?- - I came home to farm.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- I came home to farm.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- I came home to farm.- - You went to college once a week.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- Once a week for three years.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- Could you have gone - to a college such as Gelli Aur?
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- I'd be away for one or two years.
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- Four or five days a week.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- I couldn't. - There's too much work for one.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- I saw my friends - in college on Friday.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- These are - the new Gelli Aur farm buildings.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- It's a fairly new college...
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- ..even though - it was established years ago.
0:21:14 > 0:21:19- Gelli Aur's milking parlour offers - more facilities for students...
0:21:19 > 0:21:21- ..to learn milking skills.
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- It's more - than Felinfach College could offer.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- The college also has courses...
0:21:28 > 0:21:33- ..for mechanics to learn - machinery maintenance...
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- ..to repair and service tractors.
0:21:37 > 0:21:40- The difference - in tractor size is significant.
0:21:40 > 0:21:45- Back in the old days, the 35 tractor - was a crucial part of farming life.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- These huge tractors - are the farmers' choice now.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- If I had an older sister, she'd - probably have gone out to work then.
0:21:57 > 0:22:02- She wouldn't have had the chance - to stay on the farm.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05- I would have settled - into the work already, probably.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08- It's boys who tend to stay at home - to farm.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11- No-one breaks that tradition.
0:22:12 > 0:22:14- It's natural - it's in the blood.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- After a week's filming...
0:22:27 > 0:22:29- ..and the editing process...
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- ..the participants - came along to the viewing.
0:22:34 > 0:22:35- AERON VALLEY
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- I'm glad he wants - to take over the family farm.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- Many sons just want to go - to college to study mechanics.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50- They won't come home to farm at all.
0:22:50 > 0:22:54- I'm glad that the farm - is staying in the family.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- I wouldn't want to sell Penlan - because no-one wanted to farm it.
0:23:02 > 0:23:07- It was nice to see it - after all the filming. It was good.
0:23:08 > 0:23:09- I enjoyed it.
0:23:10 > 0:23:14- Especially seeing - your skill in using a spanner!
0:23:14 > 0:23:15- Yes!
0:23:15 > 0:23:17- We like the cakes!
0:23:17 > 0:23:19- Take another one.
0:23:19 > 0:23:21- Take another one.- - Did you bake them?
0:23:21 > 0:23:23- You took tips off the film!
0:23:24 > 0:23:26- The film was fantastic.
0:23:27 > 0:23:29- We were trying to be positive.
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- It was positive. - Yes, there is a future.
0:23:35 > 0:23:37- It was good to hear Eifiona's side.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41- It's not something - we discuss from day to day.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- Hearing Eifiona mention - how the age has changed...
0:23:45 > 0:23:48- ..I realized how Eifiona - wants to be at home.
0:23:48 > 0:23:52- You've both been very honest.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- We were privileged - that you'd been so open.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- Do you regret your openness?
0:24:01 > 0:24:05- No. I didn't say anything - I shouldn't have! It's alright!
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