The Complete Story of Film
“The Complete Story of Film”
Synopsis
At 18 hours and 43 minutes long, 'The Complete Story of Film' collects two epic documentaries by Mark Cousins into a stunningly expansive global journey through film history from the birth of cinema to today. The Story of Film: An Odyssey is an inclusive and ground-breaking journey through the history of world cinema and a treat for movie lovers around the globe. Guided by filmmaker and historian Mark Cousins, this wonderfully insightful 15-hour love letter to the movies begins with the invention of motion pictures at the end of the 19th century, continuing through the entire 20th century of moviemaking and concluding with the globalized digital industry of the 21st. In The Story of Film: A New Generation, Cousins picks up where Odyssey left off, returning with a new epic and hopeful tale of modern cinematic innovation in the new millennium, exploring how movies and moviegoing have evolved and will continue to transform to our collective joy and wonder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Cousins
- Original Title
- The Complete Story of Film
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Cousins
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Cousins
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What is The Complete Story of Film about?
At 18 hours and 43 minutes long, 'The Complete Story of Film' collects two epic documentaries by Mark Cousins into a stunningly expansive global journey through film history from the birth of cinema to today. The Story of Film: An Odyssey is an inclusive and ground-breaking journey through the history of world cinema and a treat for movie lovers around the globe. Guided by filmmaker and historian Mark Cousins, this wonderfully insightful 15-hour love letter to the movies begins with the invention of motion pictures at the end of the 19th century, continuing through the entire 20th century of moviemaking and concluding with the globalized digital industry of the 21st. In The Story of Film: A New Generation, Cousins picks up where Odyssey left off, returning with a new epic and hopeful tale of modern cinematic innovation in the new millennium, exploring how movies and moviegoing have evolved and will continue to transform to our collective joy and wonder.
Who directed The Complete Story of Film?
The Complete Story of Film was directed by Mark Cousins.
Who stars in The Complete Story of Film?
The principal cast of The Complete Story of Film includes Mark Cousins.
When was The Complete Story of Film released and how long is it?
The Complete Story of Film was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 16h 39m.