A City Speaks (1947)
Urban utopia beckons in this idealistic vision of postwar Manchester - fascinating to revisit as Northern Powerhouses and city devolution return to the agenda. Sponsored by the city council, it's very ambitious for a local government film. Under the soaring, sweeping direction of Paul Rotha, it takes in themes of industry, energy, leisure and housing, present, past and future.
Director: Paul Rotha
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: January 1, 1947
Screenplay
Music: William Alwyn
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A City Speaks about?
- Urban utopia beckons in this idealistic vision of postwar Manchester - fascinating to revisit as Northern Powerhouses and city devolution return to the agenda. Sponsored by the city council, it's very ambitious for a local government film. Under the soaring, sweeping direction of Paul Rotha, it takes in themes of industry, energy, leisure and housing, present, past and future.
- Who directed A City Speaks?
- A City Speaks was directed by Paul Rotha.
- How long is A City Speaks?
- A City Speaks has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is A City Speaks?
- A City Speaks is a Documentary film.
- Where was A City Speaks produced?
- A City Speaks was produced in United Kingdom.