The Art of Film with Ian Nathan
Ian Nathan explores the many layers of the world of filmmaking, discussing each episode with filmmakers, cultural commentators, historians, authors and critics; what defines these stories, how they came to be, and who were the creative forces behind them.
Seasons
1. The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger
Air Date: 2023-10-26
Explore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers.
2. The Magic of Ealing Studios
Air Date: 2023-11-02
Made at the famous West London studio, this series of beloved black comedies remain just as funny and daring as the day they were made.
3. Nouveau Horror
Air Date: 2023-11-09
In the 80s, away from endless slasher movies, horror found a new lease of life, as directors broke the rules and added style to genre traditions.
4. Depiction of War
Air Date: 2023-11-16
Explore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity.
5. Comedy, Parody, Satire and Laughs
Air Date: 2023-11-23
As long as there have been performing arts, there has been comedy. But different approaches have evolved from the silent era onwards.
6. The Many Faces of Biopics
Air Date: 2023-11-30
Real-life figures from the past have proven hugely cinematic and offered great characters who have shaped history. This is a study of the biopic.
1. How Britain Made Alfred Great
Air Date: 2024-09-19
Discover the story behind legendary director Sir Alfred Hitchcock's extraordinary British years.
2. The Golden Age of the Screen Idol
Air Date: 2024-09-26
Uncover the secrets of how studios cultivated the concept of the movie star.
3. The Korda Story
Air Date: 2024-10-03
Reveal the unbelievable story of three Hungarian brothers, whose unforgettable input changed the history of film forever.
4. The Secret Life of Film
Air Date: 2024-10-10
Discover what it was like to be a script supervisor before video assistance or digital cameras, when a director had to know each frame inside out.
5. David Lean in Black & White
Air Date: 2024-10-17
Explore the story of David Lean, whose wonderful early films grew to define Britishness.
6. The Birth of Moguls
Air Date: 2024-10-24
Take a dive into the magical history of movies, uncovering how a generation of immigrants invented Hollywood.
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Rating
7.5/10
Release Date
2023-10-26
Episodes
12 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
3DD Productions