The Art of Film with Ian Nathan
★ 8 · 2023 · 44m · Documentary
Ian Nathan explores the many layers of the world of filmmaking, discussing each episode with filmmakers, cultural commentators, historians, authors and critics; what defines these stories, how they came to be, and who were the creative forces behind them.
Episodes
1. The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger46m · Explore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers.
2. The Magic of Ealing Studios47m · Made at the famous West London studio, this series of beloved black comedies remain just as funny and daring as the day they were made.
3. Nouveau Horror42m · In the 80s, away from endless slasher movies, horror found a new lease of life, as directors broke the rules and added style to genre traditions.
4. Depiction of War44m · Explore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity.
5. Comedy, Parody, Satire and Laughs44m · As long as there have been performing arts, there has been comedy. But different approaches have evolved from the silent era onwards.
6. The Many Faces of Biopics46m · Real-life figures from the past have proven hugely cinematic and offered great characters who have shaped history. This is a study of the biopic.More Like This
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