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  • 2023-10-25T23:00:00Z on Sky Arts
  • 42m
  • 2h 52m (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
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.

4 episodes

Series Premiere

2023-10-25T23:00:00Z

1x01 The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger

Series Premiere

1x01 The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger

  • 2023-10-25T23:00:00Z46m

Explore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers.

1x02 The Magic of Ealing Studios

  • 2023-11-02T00:00:00Z42m

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.

2023-11-09T00:00:00Z

1x03 Nouveau Horror

1x03 Nouveau Horror

  • 2023-11-09T00:00:00Z42m

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.

2023-11-16T00:00:00Z

1x04 Depiction of War

1x04 Depiction of War

  • 2023-11-16T00:00:00Z42m

Explore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity.

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