The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins (2001)
This feature documentary is a portrait of Peter Watkins, an Oscar®-winning British filmmaker who, for the past 4 decades, has proved that films can be made without compromise. With the proliferation of TV channels, documentaries are enjoying an unprecedented boom fuelled by audiences seeking an alternative to infotainment. But now documentary filmmaking, too, finds itself constrained by the imperatives of television. However, there is a rebel resisting this uniformity of the spirit. Pre-eminent among today's documentary filmmakers concerned about this mind-numbing standardization, Peter Watkins has never strayed from either his principles or the cause.
Director: Geoff Bowie
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: September 7, 2001
Cast
- R.H. Thomson - Narrator
- Peter Watkins - Himself
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Geoff Bowie
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins about?
- This feature documentary is a portrait of Peter Watkins, an Oscar®-winning British filmmaker who, for the past 4 decades, has proved that films can be made without compromise. With the proliferation of TV channels, documentaries are enjoying an unprecedented boom fuelled by audiences seeking an alternative to infotainment. But now documentary filmmaking, too, finds itself constrained by the imperatives of television. However, there is a rebel resisting this uniformity of the spirit. Pre-eminent among today's documentary filmmakers concerned about this mind-numbing standardization, Peter Watkins has never strayed from either his principles or the cause.
- Who directed The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins?
- The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins was directed by Geoff Bowie.
- Who stars in The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins?
- The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins stars R.H. Thomson, Peter Watkins.
- How long is The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins?
- The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins?
- The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins produced?
- The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins was produced in Canada.