Classic Literature and Cinema

Classic Literature and Cinema

Documentary 2021

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An exploration of the most gripping romance, adventure and crime stories told on screen as some of the greatest works of literature are transformed into motion picture.

Documentary 2021

14+

Starring Mariella Frostrup

EPISODE 1

Love and Romance

From Ancient Greek tragedies to modern bestsellers, romance has been one of the great genres of literature.

49 min · Jan 1, 2021 14+
EPISODE 2

Adventures of a Lifetime

A great adventure story can capture the imaginations of children and adults alike; this genre of literature seems tailor-made for film adaptation.

46 min · Jan 1, 2021 14+
EPISODE 3

Crime and Punishment

Tales of crime grab the attention; the people who inhabit the criminal underworld have always made fascinating characters.

48 min · Jan 1, 2021 14+

Mariella Frostrup

Narrator
Cal Seville

Director
Lyndy Saville

Producer
Dominic Saville

Producer
Jack Oliver

Producer

About

Classic Literature and Cinema

DOCUMENTARY

An exploration of the most gripping romance, adventure and crime stories told on screen as some of the greatest works of literature are transformed into motion picture.

Information

Studio: 3DD Productions
Released: 2021
Rated: 14+
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.