Snow (1963)

Snow (1963) poster

Comprising train and track footage quickly shot just before a heavy winter's snowfall was melting, the multi-award-winning classic that emerged from the cutting-room compresses British Rail's dedication to blizzard-battling into a thrilling eight-minute montage cut to music. Tough-as-boots workers struggling to keep the line clear are counterpointed with passengers' buffet-car comforts.

Director: Geoffrey Jones
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:
Music: Daphne Oram
Cinematography: Wolfgang Suschitzky
Editing: Geoffrey Jones
Production: Geoffrey Jones (Films), British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

snow, public transport, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snow about?
Comprising train and track footage quickly shot just before a heavy winter's snowfall was melting, the multi-award-winning classic that emerged from the cutting-room compresses British Rail's dedication to blizzard-battling into a thrilling eight-minute montage cut to music. Tough-as-boots workers struggling to keep the line clear are counterpointed with passengers' buffet-car comforts.
Who directed Snow?
Snow was directed by Geoffrey Jones.
How long is Snow?
Snow has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Snow?
Snow is a Documentary film.
Where was Snow produced?
Snow was produced in United Kingdom.