Wales recognised as an independent state – in the Marvel universe
Eagle-eyed viewers have spotted that Wales is an independent state in the latest Marvel superhero film, Black Panther.
In a scene set at the United Nations General Assembly Wales’ flag can be seen fluttering next to the Netherlands, Japan, the United States and other countries.
Twitter user Leigh Jones noted that the special effects on the film were done by Industrial Light & Magic, a division of the company Lucasfilm whose general manager, Lynwen Brennan, was born in Pembrokeshire.
It may also be a nod to one of Marvel’s least well-known superheroes – y Ddraig Goch.
The film follows the exploits of the king of the African nation of Wakanda as he attempts to defend his homeland from its enemies and prevent it being dragged into a world war.
The film is the first time a black superhero has been placed front-and-centre of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and has been praised for its Afrocentric perspective.
Nation.Cymru’s review of the film can be read here.
Support our Nation today
For the price of a cup of coffee a month you can help us create an independent, not-for-profit, national news service for the people of Wales, by the people of Wales.
This keeps making people I show it to smile!
Beth am Llanrwst?
A Sir Fôn!
Lynwen Brennan, a person of vision and a great patriot. Why is the Welsh flag not on display outside the United Nations in New York? Boris does not speak for us, or May or any other English Tory!
In the 13th Century Llanrwst was seized by Llywelyn Ein Llyw Olaf and declared the Free Borough of Llanrwst. The people of Llanrwst refused to recognise Edward the 1st as King and became a self-proclaimed independent state, which is where the local saying ‘Cymru, Lloegr a Llanrwst’ derives from.
Following the town’s deep-rooted belief in self-determination, 71-years ago in 1947 Llanrwst Town Council sought a seat in the United Nations Assembly as an independent state within Wales. Unfortunately, the application was unsuccessful.
England will not allow it .
They’ll do their best.
Mae Carwyn Jones yn edrych ‘mlaen at gael dathlu’r pethau anhygoel y mae Lynwen Brennan wedi’u cyflawni!
Lynwen Brannwen is shortlisted for a St David’s Day award; Carwyn Jones looking forward to celebrating the “incredible things” she’s achieved!
https://golwg360.cymru/newyddion/cymru/512882-cyhoeddi-rhestr-gwobrau-dewi-sant-2018
It is going to happen sometime in the not to distant future in reality
An independent Wales and what no Cross of St George at the UN. Can one surmise in this Marvel Universe, the English led by their superhero Moggmentum have continued the valiant struggle against the letter U in all its evil guises – EU, UK and UN? Could this be the plot of Sacha Baron Cohen’s next film?
Are the flags on the right the security council flags?