Episode number 8 of Series “A World of Festivals”.
Homogon, one of the greatest festivals of the middle ages. In the 16th century it was staged by the people of Brussels to entertain an emperor and his royal court. Today it is recreated in perfect detail. Among the 1300 performers are a group of titled aristocrats of Belgium who play the parts of their ancestors.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
302618
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Brussels (Belgium)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals - Europe
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
History → Historical re-enactments
History → History
Places → Brussels (Belgium)
Short films
Short films → Short films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)