
A Faraway Country
Synopsis
Shortly after his 1977 Daily Mirror reports on dissidents in the Soviet Union, John Pilger entered Czechoslovakia undercover to film A Faraway Country… a people of whom we know nothing, a title taking the words that British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain used to describe Czechoslovakia dismissively in 1938 when it was invaded by the Nazis.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Alan Bell
- Original Title
- A Faraway Country
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Bell
Richard Creasey
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Bell
Director
Richard Creasey
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Faraway Country
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What is A Faraway Country about?
Shortly after his 1977 Daily Mirror reports on dissidents in the Soviet Union, John Pilger entered Czechoslovakia undercover to film A Faraway Country… a people of whom we know nothing, a title taking the words that British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain used to describe Czechoslovakia dismissively in 1938 when it was invaded by the Nazis.
Who directed A Faraway Country?
A Faraway Country was directed by Alan Bell.
Who stars in A Faraway Country?
The principal cast of A Faraway Country includes John Pilger.
When was A Faraway Country released and how long is it?
A Faraway Country was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 27m.
