Documentary · United Kingdom · 1950 · 25m

Family Portrait

Director

Humphrey Jennings

Cast

Michael Goodliffe as Narrator (voice)

Crew

Martin Curtis — Director of Photography Stewart McAllister — Editor Humphrey Jennings — Writer Ian Dalrymple — Producer

Synopsis

In preparation for the celebration of the 1951 Festival of Britain, this short film was released to assure British citizens of their nation's place in the world and of their own places within that nation. Illustrative scenes of farming, science, political, and social life are juxtaposed to present a familiar and reassuring image of Britain.

Key Collaborators

Humphrey Jennings Director Martin Curtis Director of Photography Stewart McAllister Editor Humphrey Jennings Writer Ian Dalrymple Producer

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