This Sceptered Isle

Synopsis

An experimental short, shot on Super 8, by amateur British filmmaker Reg Lancaster. The film is inspired by the public sector workers’ strike in 1978-79 which brought about the downfall of Callaghan’s Labour Government and led to Margaret Thatcher’s victory in the 1979 General Election. Lancaster contrasts scenes of piles of refuse in the streets over the patriotic song ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and John of Gaunt’s ‘this England’ speech.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1979

Duration

4 mins

Credits

Director

Reg Lancaster

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Richard II

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

politics; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); national identity

Notes

General

Information on the film from British sources has not been found. The synopsis is summarised from the description provided in the catalogue entry at the Nederlands Instiutuut von Beeld en Geluid. http://zoeken.beeldengeluid.nl

Archive

Name

Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid

Email

klantenservice@beeldgengeluid.nl

Web

http://portal.beeldengeluid.nl External site opens in new window

Phone

035-677 5555

Address

Media Park
Sumatralaan 45
Postbus 1060
1200 Hilversum
The Netherlands