national identity - Britmovie

jlawson7 · 25-03-2008, 06:26 PM

did british cinema during the secound world war reflect national identity and character. need help.

JamesM · 27-03-2008, 02:05 AM

At times there was an overt attempt to do so.

Take a look at the Ealing Films made between 1941 and 1946 (up to The Captive Heart) which looked at identity at all levels.

Powell and Pressburger looked at regional identity.

London Films perhaps for class identity, to an extent.

CaptainWaggett · 27-03-2008, 10:00 AM

There's a very good book on the subject by Jeffrey Richards which even has chapters on Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Lancashire.

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JamesM Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,452 Country: iTrader: (0)	At times there was an overt attempt to do so. Take a look at the Ealing Films made between 1941 and 1946 (up to The Captive Heart) which looked at identity at all levels. Powell and Pressburger looked at regional identity. London Films perhaps for class identity, to an extent.

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CaptainWaggett Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Posts: 1,795 Country: iTrader: (0)	There's a very good book on the subject by Jeffrey Richards which even has chapters on Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Lancashire.