As an original epic, the fascinating events upon which Glastonbury is based surprisingly have not been made into a feature length film. While working with BBC cinematographer Richard Bray to produce a long overdue documentary on the early history of Glastonbury, writer/producer Daniel McNicoll (Reclaiming the Blade) was inspired to write a narrative screenplay on the same history and time period. This story follows the historical character Joseph of Arimathea and his companions as they flee a hostile Jerusalem only to find themselves on the other side of the globe facing a more extreme enemy. Upon their arrival in Britain, which is on the edge of war with Rome, they implore the help of the warrior-prince Caractacus in an effort to defend their sacred customs and ancient ways. Amidst the ensuing battle, fought to guarantee the freedoms of the Celtic tribes, Joseph and Caractacus must face the harsh realities of both betrayal and defeat, as Caractacus’ final fate seems to fall into the hands of the brutal Emperor.
“The script does well to show how Joseph gradually finds his faith, great internal conflict.”
-Oxygen Network
Glastonbury has been called the Bethlehem of Britain and is the actual burial ground of numerous kings and saints. The Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset England, traditionally the oldest above ground Christian church in the world, sees visitors from over seventy countries (con’t next page)
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