Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History
Synopsis
In this feature-length documentary, Anthony Wilks traces the connections between the events of Hobsbawm’s life and the history he told, from his teenage years in Germany as Hitler came to power and his communist membership, to the jazz clubs of 1950s Soho and the makings of New Labour, taking in Italian bandits, Peruvian peasant movements and the development of nationalism in the modern world, with help from the assiduous observations of MI5.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Wilks
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Jones, Sam Kinchin-Smith, Anthony Wilks
- Original Title
- Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Wilks
Thomas Jones, Sam Kinchin-Smith, Anthony Wilks
Anthony Wilks
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Wilks
Editor
Anthony Wilks
Director
Anthony Wilks
Writer
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What is Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History about?
In this feature-length documentary, Anthony Wilks traces the connections between the events of Hobsbawm’s life and the history he told, from his teenage years in Germany as Hitler came to power and his communist membership, to the jazz clubs of 1950s Soho and the makings of New Labour, taking in Italian bandits, Peruvian peasant movements and the development of nationalism in the modern world, with help from the assiduous observations of MI5.
Who directed Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History?
Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History was directed by Anthony Wilks.
Who stars in Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History?
The principal cast of Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History includes Eric Hobsbawm, Frances Stonor Saunders, Richard J. Evans, John Foot, Stefan Collini.
When was Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History released and how long is it?
Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.