Season
6 - The Many Faces of Biopics
Nov. 30,2023
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.
5 - Comedy, Parody, Satire and Laughs
Nov. 23,2023
As long as there have been performing arts, there has been comedy. But different approaches have evolved from the silent era onwards.
4 - Depiction of War
Nov. 16,2023
Explore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity.
3 - Nouveau Horror
Nov. 09,2023
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.
2 - The Magic of Ealing Studios
Nov. 02,2023
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.
1 - The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger
Oct. 26,2023
Explore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers.
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THE ART OF FILM explores the many layers of the world of filmmaking, exploring styles, themes, eras, genres, studios, partnerships & the many sensibilities that have & continue to shape cinema from its beginnings to today. In Season 1, Presenter Ian Nathan, set in his cinema location, and on location, discusses 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.
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