Clash (2017)

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Commissioned by the BBC & BFI, CLASH is a short experimental documentary critiquing Britain's obsession with period dramas, and how they erase the diverse reality of Britain today. This film - part parody, part candid interview - is a response to Humphrey Jennings' 1942 'LISTEN TO BRITAIN', a documentary used to propel a myth of national unity. CLASH, through the perspectives of underrepresented queer people of colour, critiques the myths we still tell ourselves on screen. Through candid interviews and staged period-drama sequences with our subjects - involving a hobby horse race in East London - our film explores the issues surrounding nostalgic heritage cinema, and how it erases the diverse landscape of Britain today.

Director: Amrou Al-Kadhi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Thomas Ross Fitzsimons
Cinematography: Catherine Goldschmidt
Editing: Fiona Brands
Production: BBC, BFI, Fox Cub Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Amrou Al-Kadhi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clash about?
Commissioned by the BBC & BFI, CLASH is a short experimental documentary critiquing Britain's obsession with period dramas, and how they erase the diverse reality of Britain today. This film - part parody, part candid interview - is a response to Humphrey Jennings' 1942 'LISTEN TO BRITAIN', a documentary used to propel a myth of national unity. CLASH, through the perspectives of underrepresented queer people of colour, critiques the myths we still tell ourselves on screen. Through candid interviews and staged period-drama sequences with our subjects - involving a hobby horse race in East London - our film explores the issues surrounding nostalgic heritage cinema, and how it erases the diverse landscape of Britain today.
Who directed Clash?
Clash was directed by Amrou Al-Kadhi.
Who stars in Clash?
Clash stars Tim McInnerny, Umber Ghauri, Nadine Davis, Tia Simon-Campbell, Basi Akpabio, Temi Wilkey.
How long is Clash?
Clash has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Clash?
Clash is a Documentary film.
Where was Clash produced?
Clash was produced in United Kingdom.