Journey into Spring
Synopsis
Journey into Spring is a 1958 British short documentary film directed by Ralph Keene, and made by British Transport Films. The film -- partly a tribute to the work of the pioneering naturalist and ornithologist Gilbert White (1720-1793), author of The Natural History of Selborne -- features a commentary by the poet Laurie Lee, and camerawork by the wildlife cinematographer Patrick Carey. The journey suggested by the title is through time rather than space. In fact, two such journeys are made: the first back to the eighteenth century to pay tribute to the work of White, and the second studies the changing natural landscape near White's home town of Selborne in Hampshire between a typical March and May. It was nominated for two Academy Awards -- one for Best Documentary Short, and the other for Best Live Action Short.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Keene
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurie Lee
- Original Score
- Edward Williams
- Original Title
- Journey into Spring
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Keene
Laurie Lee
Edward Williams
Ralph Sheldon
Edgar Anstey, Ian Ferguson
Department Leadership Roster
Laurie Lee
Writer
Ian Ferguson
Producer
Ralph Sheldon
Editor
Ralph Keene
Director
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What is Journey into Spring about?
Journey into Spring is a 1958 British short documentary film directed by Ralph Keene, and made by British Transport Films. The film -- partly a tribute to the work of the pioneering naturalist and ornithologist Gilbert White (1720-1793), author of The Natural History of Selborne -- features a commentary by the poet Laurie Lee, and camerawork by the wildlife cinematographer Patrick Carey. The journey suggested by the title is through time rather than space. In fact, two such journeys are made: the first back to the eighteenth century to pay tribute to the work of White, and the second studies the changing natural landscape near White's home town of Selborne in Hampshire between a typical March and May. It was nominated for two Academy Awards -- one for Best Documentary Short, and the other for Best Live Action Short.
Who directed Journey into Spring?
Journey into Spring was directed by Ralph Keene.
Who stars in Journey into Spring?
The principal cast of Journey into Spring includes Stephen Murray.
When was Journey into Spring released and how long is it?
Journey into Spring was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Journey into Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Journey into Spring was composed by Edward Williams.