Secrets of British Animation
Synopsis
BBC Four’s new documentary takes us on a journey through more than a century of animation. It examines the creative and technical inventiveness of some of the great animation pioneers who have worked in Britain – trailblazing talents such as Len Lye, John Halas and Joy Batchelor, Joanna Quinn, and Bristol’s world-conquering Aardman Animations.
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Secrets of British Animation (Full Documentary)
Type: Clip • Published 2019-12-02
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Peter Lord
Self
David Sproxton
Self
Walter R. Booth
Self (archive Footage)
Jez Stewart
Self
Walt Disney
Self (archive Footage)
Len Lye
Self (archive Photos)
Osbert Parker
Self
Lotte Reiniger
Self (archive Photo)
John Halas
Self (archive Photos)
Joy Batchelor
Self (archive Photos)
Louis De Rochemont
Self (archive Photo)
Bob Godfrey
Self (archive Photos)
Stan Hayward
Self
Stanley Kubrick
Self (archive Footage)
Joanna Quinn
Self
Mike Mort
Self
Emma Calder
Self
Sarah Ann Kennedy
Self (Narrator)
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI Southbank
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sebastian Barfield
- Original Title
- Secrets of British Animation
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Academy 7, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sebastian Barfield
Reuben Armstrong
James Reed, Alex Boyle
Sebastian Barfield
Department Leadership Roster
James Reed
Editor
Alex Boyle
Editor
Sebastian Barfield
Producer
Sebastian Barfield
Director
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is Secrets of British Animation about?
BBC Four’s new documentary takes us on a journey through more than a century of animation. It examines the creative and technical inventiveness of some of the great animation pioneers who have worked in Britain – trailblazing talents such as Len Lye, John Halas and Joy Batchelor, Joanna Quinn, and Bristol’s world-conquering Aardman Animations.
Who directed Secrets of British Animation?
Secrets of British Animation was directed by Sebastian Barfield.
Who stars in Secrets of British Animation?
The principal cast of Secrets of British Animation includes Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Walter R. Booth, Jez Stewart, Walt Disney.
When was Secrets of British Animation released and how long is it?
Secrets of British Animation was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Secrets of British Animation?
Secrets of British Animation holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).