Overture: One-Two-Five (1978)

Overture: One-Two-Five (1978) poster

A high speed Inter-City train is the star of this impressionist film in which picture and music are brought together to enhance the mood and rhythm of the subject and hail the arrival of 125mph regular passenger services. With specially composed music by David Gow and no commentary, Overture: One-Two-Five was the last complete production to be shot on 35mm film by British Transport Films. It was produced to mark the introduction of the new Inter-City 125 High Speed Train services between Paddington and Bristol. One of the last big budget productions, it was treated to a coat of Technicolor and a theatrical cinema release. It also marked the beginning of the slow decline of BTF which culminated in its closure. With the abandoning of support features and shorts at cinemas in the late 1970s and early 1980s, most of the unit’s films after 1978 were made primarily for internal use.

Director: C. David Lochner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:
Music: David Gow
Cinematography: Trevor Roe, Ronald Craigen
Editing: John Legard
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overture: One-Two-Five about?
A high speed Inter-City train is the star of this impressionist film in which picture and music are brought together to enhance the mood and rhythm of the subject and hail the arrival of 125mph regular passenger services. With specially composed music by David Gow and no commentary, Overture: One-Two-Five was the last complete production to be shot on 35mm film by British Transport Films. It was produced to mark the introduction of the new Inter-City 125 High Speed Train services between Paddington and Bristol. One of the last big budget productions, it was treated to a coat of Technicolor and a theatrical cinema release. It also marked the beginning of the slow decline of BTF which culminated in its closure. With the abandoning of support features and shorts at cinemas in the late 1970s and early 1980s, most of the unit’s films after 1978 were made primarily for internal use.
Who directed Overture: One-Two-Five?
Overture: One-Two-Five was directed by C. David Lochner.
How long is Overture: One-Two-Five?
Overture: One-Two-Five has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Overture: One-Two-Five?
Overture: One-Two-Five is a Documentary film.
Where was Overture: One-Two-Five produced?
Overture: One-Two-Five was produced in United Kingdom.