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IMDb197727mUnited Kingdom

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alan Bell
Original Title
A Faraway Country
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
27m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alan Bell

Producers

Richard Creasey

Department Leadership Roster

Alan Bell

Director

Richard Creasey

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Faraway Country.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Faraway Country

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.