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Britain on Film (Primary): Film Guide
A film guide that looks at Britain on Film (Primary), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.
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Film Details
Year
1907
Duration
108 minutes
Genres
Documentary, Period and Historical, Short Films, Silent
Language
English
Certificate
UNAVAILABLE TO STREAM
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Synopsis
You don't need to enjoy sport to appreciate this remarkable window on Britain's past. Compiled from rediscovered silent documentary footage, shot in black and white more than a century ago, it's a fascinating mix of action and crowd scenes that vividly captures some of the sporting and leisure events enjoyed by our Edwardian ancestors. Naturally, football features prominently (including Newcastle v Liverpool in 1901, plus Bradford City's first ever game), while an early 'throwing' storm at Old Trafford demonstrates that cricketing controversy isn't a modern occurrence. Elsewhere, film of athletics championships, cycling races and rugby league are both entertaining and illuminating, giving a far more meaningful picture of ordinary people's lives than any history book could.
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E means that the film's distributor believes the film to be 'exempt' from a BBFC age rating. E certificate films are often designed to inform, educate or instruct.
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