Cysgod Rhyfel

Cysgod Rhyfel, also known as The Shadow of War, is a 2014 documentary film which explores the mental effects of conflict on former soldiers and their families. Predominantly in Welsh, the film was first broadcast on S4C on 18 May 2014. It was directed and produced by John Evans.

Cysgod Rhyfel
English Version of Original Poster
Written byJohn Evans
Directed byJohn Bryan Evans
StarringMaldwyn Jones
Roy Rees
Ryan Roberts
Richard Jones
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languagesWelsh
English
Production
ProducersJohn Evans
Gwen Griffith
CinematographyRhys Edwards
EditorLlŷr Madog
Production companyCwmni Da
Release
Original release
  • 18 May 2014 (2014-05-18)

Commenting in an interview about the film Evans highlighted his motives for making the documentary when he said "I feel a sense of responsibility and an obligation to highlight the issues surrounding the experience of war and mental health issues faced by veterans…it's vital their stories are heard to help address the time bomb of men and women traumatized by war".[1]

The film specifically addresses PTSD. Ifor ap Glyn was the films executive producer.[2]

Synopsis

After active service in Northern Ireland, the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan four veterans openly discuss their experiences of conflict and the psychological effects of war on their lives beyond the battlefield and how they live life after their wars and once they return home. The film uses a mixture of talking head testimony, archive and highly stylised dramatic sequences.

Interviewed

In photographs and sourced video

The film uses the personal photographs of the veterans who were interviewed as well as the last video message recorded by Welsh Guard L/Sgt Dan Collins. Collins had struggled with PTSD after serving in Afghanistan. He took his own life after leaving a video message to his mother Deana Collins.

Re-enactors
  • Iago McGuire
  • Jack Evans
  • Youssef Alkaddour
  • Seth Williams

References
  1. Wightwick, Abbie (18 May 2014). "Flashbacks and nightmares: Former soldier investigates the effects of war on Welsh servicemen". Western Mail. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  2. "Ifor ap Glyn". IMDb. (Retrieved 23 May 2014)
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