The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years
Synopsis
For this informative new one-off, film writer Ian Nathan focuses on the first 60 years of British film, from the invention of cinema and the transition from stage to screen, to the emergence of the studios and the first popular idols. Nathan takes us through the work of leading British film-makers — a talent pool that, like Hollywood’s, benefited from the influx of refugees fleeing Europe — including Alfred Hitchcock, Powell and Pressburger, and many more besides.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lyndy Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Nathan
- Original Title
- The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- 3DD Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lyndy Saville
Ian Nathan
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Lyndy Saville
Director
Ian Nathan
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What is The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years about?
For this informative new one-off, film writer Ian Nathan focuses on the first 60 years of British film, from the invention of cinema and the transition from stage to screen, to the emergence of the studios and the first popular idols. Nathan takes us through the work of leading British film-makers — a talent pool that, like Hollywood’s, benefited from the influx of refugees fleeing Europe — including Alfred Hitchcock, Powell and Pressburger, and many more besides.
Who directed The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years?
The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years was directed by Lyndy Saville.
Who stars in The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years?
The principal cast of The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years includes Ian Nathan, Derek Malcolm, Neil Norman, Stephen Armstrong.
When was The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years released and how long is it?
The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.