The Art of Film with Ian Nathan

Name: The Art of Film with Ian Nathan
Released: 2023-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Ian Nathan

TV Show · Documentary · History

Film critic Ian Nathan uncovers the fascinating stories of some of the most impactful and influential films in silver screen history as he goes behind the camera to explore their themes, inspirations, and creators. Nathan looks at Hollywood and beyond, examining the enduring legacy of Ealing Studios, the fruitful partnership of Powell and Pressburger, and genres like satire and war. On his journey of discovery, he talks to historians, fellow critics, and more to build a complete picture of the past, present, and future of filmmaking.

2023 · 46m

Starring Ian Nathan

Director Lyndy Saville

EPISODE 1

The Unique Style Of Powell & Pressburger

Explore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, together known as The Archers, who crafted some of the most impactful British films of the 1940s and 1950s.

46 min
EPISODE 2

The Magic Of Ealing Studios

While it opened its sound stages in 1931, West London-based Ealing Studios came into its own post-WWII when it produced a series of beloved black comedies that wittily captured the mood of a nation.

47 min
EPISODE 3

Nouveau Horror

In the 1980s, away from the endless slasher movies dominating cinema, horror found a new lease of life when directors took risks to break the rules and add style to genre traditions.

42 min
EPISODE 4

Depiction Of War

Film critic Ian Nathan explores how filmmakers have depicted war, from the styles and themes they choose to the ways they expand the understanding of the nature of conflict and its relationship to humanity.

44 min
EPISODE 5

Comedy, Parody, Satire And Laughs

As long as there have been performing arts, there has been comedy, but different approaches to bringing laughter to the silver screen have evolved the genre from the silent era onwards.

44 min
EPISODE 6

The Many Faces Of Biopics

Since the dawn of film, real-life figures have shown their hugely cinematic value through the biopic genre, offering filmmakers fascinating stories and great characters who have often shaped history.

46 min

Ian Nathan

Host
Lyndy Saville

Director
Lyndy Saville

Producer
Jack Oliver

Producer
Dominic Saville

Producer
Ian Nathan

Writer
Cal Seville

Writer

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