Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
Synopsis
A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.
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Harry Potter: A History of Magic | Trailer - BBC TwoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jude Ho, Alex Harding
- Original Title
- Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin, Spanish
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC Studios Documentary Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jude Ho, Alex Harding
Enda Mullen
Jude Ho, Janet Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Jude Ho
Director
Jude Ho
Producer
Alex Harding
Director
Enda Mullen
Editor
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic about?
A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.
Who directed Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic was directed by Jude Ho, Alex Harding.
Who stars in Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
The principal cast of Harry Potter: A History Of Magic includes Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis, Evanna Lynch.
When was Harry Potter: A History Of Magic released and how long is it?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).