The fifth volume in the COI Collection - Portrait of a People - reviews a patriotic strand of COI film making on the theme of Britain and more importantly its people. From encouraging immigration to re-defining the nation the titles on these discs present by turns an affectionate revealing and stirring depiction of what it means to be an inhabitant of This Sceptred Isle . Highlights include: Oxford (1958) a look at the traditions and students of Oxford University; Dateline Britain: Look at London (1958) broadcaster Bernard Braden takes us on a tour of London; The Poet's... Eye (1964) how Britain and its people inspired Shakespeare; Opus (1967) Don Levy s provocative look at contemporary British art fashion and design. [show more]
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A collection of short information films made by the Central Office of Information (COI) throughout the latter half of the 20th century. This volume focuses on the people of Britain, covering topics such as immigration, education and art. Among the featured films are 'Oxford' (1958), 'Dateline Britain - Look at London' (1958), 'The Poet's Eye' (1964) and 'Opus' (1967).
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