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Volume VII Number 20 . . . . June 8, 2001
The fascinating world of fairy lore is an entrancing subject. The National Film Board of Canada's
production, The Fairy Faith succeeds in ensnaring the mind of viewers as it explores this
magical world. Award-winning filmaker John Walker begins and ends his search for the realm of
the fairies in Cape Breton. From there, he travels across the ocean to Great Britain and Ireland
where he introduces his audience to storytellers, painters and ordinary folk who have
extraordinary experiences with the fairy world. The viewer hears fascinating tales of encounters
with the wee folk and modern tales of preservation of this ancient lore. The imagination is
captured, and one is left in hope of a magical encounter of one's own.
The cinematography of The Fairy Faith is equal to its subject. No area is overlooked as classical
literature, folk tales, art and popular culture (i.e.. Disney) are explored in this revealing account
of ancient beliefs. For students in grades 5 and up, this film would be an excellent introduction to
folklore, and, for many growing up in our more scientific world, it would be an excellent link to
our cultural past. My only criticism is that Walker did not venture to Newfoundland as much of
our folk culture is steeped in such beliefs.
Highly Recommended.
Gillian Martin Noonan is an educator living in Old Perlican, NF.
To comment on this title or this review, send mail to cm@umanitoba.ca.
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