City (1985)

City (1985) poster

A sequence of shots from a fourteenth floor flat in the City of London, starting with a building shattered by the IRA, focusing on a crane and its driver, roadworks, a building site, passing seasons. The last minutes of the film pass into abstraction accompanied by sounds which could be fireworks or gunfire. Footage dates from the 1980s up to 2015. Soundtrack composed by Daniel R. Wilson in 2018.

Director: William English
Runtime: 17 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is City about?
A sequence of shots from a fourteenth floor flat in the City of London, starting with a building shattered by the IRA, focusing on a crane and its driver, roadworks, a building site, passing seasons. The last minutes of the film pass into abstraction accompanied by sounds which could be fireworks or gunfire. Footage dates from the 1980s up to 2015. Soundtrack composed by Daniel R. Wilson in 2018.
Who directed City?
City was directed by William English.
How long is City?
City has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).