The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years (2022)

Cast

• Ian Nathan
• Derek Malcolm
• Neil Norman
• Stephen Armstrong

Screenplay

• Ian Nathan

Keywords

filmmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years about?

For this inform­at­ive new one-off, film writer Ian Nathan focuses on the first 60 years of British film, from the inven­tion of cinema and the trans­ition from stage to screen, to the emer­gence of the stu­dios and the first pop­u­lar idols. Nathan takes us through the work of lead­ing Brit­ish film-makers — a tal­ent pool that, like Hol­ly­wood’s, benefited from the influx of refugees flee­ing Europe — includ­ing Alfred Hitch­cock, Pow­ell and Press­bur­ger, and many more besides.

Who directed The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years?

The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years was directed by Lyndy Saville.

Who stars in The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years?

The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years stars Ian Nathan, Derek Malcolm, Neil Norman, Stephen Armstrong.

How long is The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years?

The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).

What genre is The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years?

The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years is a Documentary film.

Where was The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years produced?

The Story of British Cinema: The Pioneer Years was produced in United Kingdom.