Living With The Tudors (DVD)

After years of participating as costumed historical re-enactors themselves, Karen Guthrie and Nina Pope decided to film this mysterious world. Given unprecendented access to England's oldest and largest historical re-enactment at Kentwell Hall in rural Suffolk, the capture the colorful characters among the 500 volunteers who spend their summer holidays re-creating every conceivable walk of 16th century English life. Among these are a core of fiercely loyal and protective re-enactors whose real life stories form a fascinating counterpoint to their chosen 16th century roles: they include Tissy, a former airline security guard who becomes the serene lady of the manor; Danny, a disaffected teenager who transforms into the gentlemanly Master Riece, and Sue, who never wants to leave the manor. Engaging, humorous, and touching, LIVING WITH THE TUDORS won raves at South by Southwest.

 

• Sarasota Film Festival 2008 (Sarasota, United States)
• South by Southwest Film Festival 2008 (Austin, United States)