Secrets of British Animation (2018)
BBC Four’s new documentary takes us on a journey through more than a century of animation. It examines the creative and technical inventiveness of some of the great animation pioneers who have worked in Britain – trailblazing talents such as Len Lye, John Halas and Joy Batchelor, Joanna Quinn, and Bristol’s world-conquering Aardman Animations.
Director: Sebastian Barfield
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 19, 2018
Cast
- Peter Lord - Self
- David Sproxton - Self
- Walter R. Booth - Self (archive Footage)
- Jez Stewart - Self
- Walt Disney - Self (archive Footage)
- Len Lye - Self (archive Photos)
- Osbert Parker - Self
- Lotte Reiniger - Self (archive Photo)
- John Halas - Self (archive Photos)
- Joy Batchelor - Self (archive Photos)
Editing: Alex Boyle, James Reed
Production: Academy 7, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
filmmaking
More Films by Director: Sebastian Barfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Secrets of British Animation about?
- BBC Four’s new documentary takes us on a journey through more than a century of animation. It examines the creative and technical inventiveness of some of the great animation pioneers who have worked in Britain – trailblazing talents such as Len Lye, John Halas and Joy Batchelor, Joanna Quinn, and Bristol’s world-conquering Aardman Animations.
- Who directed Secrets of British Animation?
- Secrets of British Animation was directed by Sebastian Barfield.
- Who stars in Secrets of British Animation?
- Secrets of British Animation stars Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Walter R. Booth, Jez Stewart, Walt Disney, Len Lye.
- How long is Secrets of British Animation?
- Secrets of British Animation has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Secrets of British Animation?
- Secrets of British Animation is a Documentary film.
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- Secrets of British Animation was produced in United Kingdom.