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British cinema

British cinema. Rachel Benessiano 18/05/2009. The bigining. Began in 1895 with Robert William Paul and Birt Acres with their invention : the camera They directed some short silent films : «  Oxford and Cambridge boat race » and « Pierrot and Pierrette ». Robert William Paul.

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British cinema

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  1. British cinema Rachel Benessiano 18/05/2009

  2. The bigining • Began in 1895 with Robert William Paul and Birt Acres with their invention : the camera • They directed some short silent films : « Oxford and Cambridge boat race » and « Pierrot and Pierrette » Robert William Paul Birt Acres

  3. The bigining • In the 30s the British cinema developed its own film industry to stop the profusion of American films. • Hitchcock has contribuated to its world-famous. Alfred Hitchcock

  4. Between the two World Wars • Alexander Korda, director and producer Alexander Korda • He founded the producer company : The London Film in 1932 • It specialized in historical reconstruction and romantic films : « Catherine the Great », « Fire over England » … • John Grierson : the father of British documentary film John Grierson John Grierson

  5. After the second World War • The comedy films appeared. • Burlesque and absurde becomes the mark of English style. • The Studio Ealing comedies known the glory at the end of the 50s : « Lady Killers », « Kind Heartsand Coronets », « Passport to Pimlico » ,…

  6. After the second World War • Some English people went to the USA to make carreer like Charlie Chaplin. • He is the most famous and recognized character Charlie Chaplin

  7. From the 60s to the 80s • In the 60s and the 70s British cinema produced some prestigious productions: « Doctor Zhivago », « Lawrence of Arabia » and « James bond »

  8. From the 60s to the 80s • The producters like The Monty Piton and Ken Loach arrived in the 60s and 70s. Monty Piton • During the 80s, the films became more anti-establishment. Ken Loach

  9. The 90s • The producers had some social preoccupations : « Secrets and lies » Mike Leigh and « Trainspotting » Danny Boyle

  10. The 90s • The 90s were also the years of the comedy films and world wide success: « The full monty », « 4 weddings and a funeral » and « Notting Hill »

  11. British cinema since 2000 …

  12. Thank you for your attention

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