Patum de Berga, La

Documentary about the city of Berga and the Patum festival, a tradition from the 14th century. Images of the population and the Feast of Corpus Christi: the streets and small squares overflowing with people, oversized-headed figures, giants and the patum in front. Horses and Mace Holders skipping, Angels and Demons, the Small Dragon and the Big Dragon, the Old Dwarfs, the Eagle, male and female giants, the New Dwarfs, the skipping Devils, the skipping Plens, firework displays and grand finale.



Director
Capdevila Nogués, Joan
Year
1962
Type
Film
Length
00:12:47
Gauge
16mm
Sound
Sound film
Image
B&W
Genre
Documentary
Theme
Society and traditions
Place
Espagne > Berga
Film archive
Filmoteca de Catalunya