The Great Steam Fair (1964)
Co-directed by innovative British filmmakers David Gladwell and Derrick Knight, The Great Steam Fair is a beautifully crafted documentary filmed at Shottesbrooke Park, Berkshire in 1964 at a nostalgic event which brought together many traditional fairground rides and steam engines. The film skilfully combines the techniques of traditional sponsored documentary with the new approaches of the direct cinema movement.
Director: David Gladwell, Derrick Knight
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 2, 1964
Editing: David Gladwell
Production: Knight Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Steam Fair about?
- Co-directed by innovative British filmmakers David Gladwell and Derrick Knight, The Great Steam Fair is a beautifully crafted documentary filmed at Shottesbrooke Park, Berkshire in 1964 at a nostalgic event which brought together many traditional fairground rides and steam engines. The film skilfully combines the techniques of traditional sponsored documentary with the new approaches of the direct cinema movement.
- Who directed The Great Steam Fair?
- The Great Steam Fair was directed by David Gladwell, Derrick Knight.
- How long is The Great Steam Fair?
- The Great Steam Fair has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- Where was The Great Steam Fair produced?
- The Great Steam Fair was produced in United Kingdom.