Coi Collection: Vol 5 - Portrait of a People

Synopsis: The fifth volume in the COI collection, PORTRAIT OF A POEPLE, proudly looks at Britain and its people. Promoting an idealised notion of Britain has often been at the forefront of COI film production: from encouraging immigration to redefining the nation, the titles in this collection are by turns affectionate, humorous, informative and stirring. Together they paint a fascinating and revealing portrait of a people. Highlights include: COME SATURDAY (1949), a lovingly-shot picture of the English at play; OXFORD (1958), a look at the traditions and students of Oxford University; DATELINE BRITAIN:LOOK AT LONDON (1958), where Canadian-born actor and broadcaster Bernard Braden takes us on a tour of London; THE POET’S EYE (1964), how Britain and its people inspired Shakespeare; OPUS (1967), Don Levy’s provocative look at what’s new and shocking in contemporary British art, fashion and design.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2011
Notes: Many of the films are available free online viewing via the National Archives’ website http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/
Documentation: Illustrated booklet with notes and essays from film historians and filmmakers
Subjects: Social Studies; History
Keywords: archive films; British studies; social history; social issues; public information films

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