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BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-10984946
16.8.10
About 300 guests are expected to attend the premiere in the city
Southampton's knight at the movies A film about the legendary 10th
Century founder of Southampton, Sir Bevois, is being screened in
the city.
The 15-minute film, To Unwill a Heart, used local actors and was shot
around the city's medieval landmarks.
It was developed by film staff and historians at Southampton Solent
University.
The film was also shown at the Cannes Short Film Corner, part of the
international film festival.
Writer and director Gela Jenssen researched the legend of Sir Bevois,
who was the the son of Sir Guy, Earl of Hampton.
Ms Jenssen used historical documents recounting storytellers' accounts
of Sir Bevois' adventures.
Two lions
They include being sold to slave merchants by his mother, ending up in
the court of the king of Armenia and falling in love with a princess.
He reputedly returned to England to reclaim his father's land, and
founded the city of Southampton.
Cast and crew will be among 300 guests attending the premiere at the
Harbour Lights Picturehouse later.
Ms Jenssen said: "It's exciting to show the film to the people
of Southampton, get their reaction - many of them don't recognise
the legend.
"After hundreds of years, the story deserves to be told."
The production team is also submitting ideas for a feature length
version to several film companies.
Although the authenticity of the legend is debated, the two stone
lions at the city's Bargate represent two lions the knight is reputed
to have slain.
From: A. Papazian
BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-10984946
16.8.10
About 300 guests are expected to attend the premiere in the city
Southampton's knight at the movies A film about the legendary 10th
Century founder of Southampton, Sir Bevois, is being screened in
the city.
The 15-minute film, To Unwill a Heart, used local actors and was shot
around the city's medieval landmarks.
It was developed by film staff and historians at Southampton Solent
University.
The film was also shown at the Cannes Short Film Corner, part of the
international film festival.
Writer and director Gela Jenssen researched the legend of Sir Bevois,
who was the the son of Sir Guy, Earl of Hampton.
Ms Jenssen used historical documents recounting storytellers' accounts
of Sir Bevois' adventures.
Two lions
They include being sold to slave merchants by his mother, ending up in
the court of the king of Armenia and falling in love with a princess.
He reputedly returned to England to reclaim his father's land, and
founded the city of Southampton.
Cast and crew will be among 300 guests attending the premiere at the
Harbour Lights Picturehouse later.
Ms Jenssen said: "It's exciting to show the film to the people
of Southampton, get their reaction - many of them don't recognise
the legend.
"After hundreds of years, the story deserves to be told."
The production team is also submitting ideas for a feature length
version to several film companies.
Although the authenticity of the legend is debated, the two stone
lions at the city's Bargate represent two lions the knight is reputed
to have slain.
From: A. Papazian