"The Story of Film"--originally made for Britain's Channel 4

[Lydia Leftcoast]

This is a history of film with a difference, in that it takes a more international and conceptual view of film history than the typical documentary. I just watched the first episode, and even though I'm pretty familiar with film history, I learned a lot. The emphasis is on how techniques were developed that are still used today and their emotional effects on the viewer. The clips are fascinating and largely unfamiliar.

Streaming on Netflix.

[NV Whino]

1. I saw that

Really good, and you're right, I learned a lot.

[KoKo]

2. Oh Thanks...will check out. No one on DU is more of a film buff historian

than you..so this sounds good.

[Politicub]

3. Thanks

I'm looking forward to watching it.

I seem to be watching more arts programming now, and like finding the gems on the streaming sites.

[cynatnite]

4. I thought the narration was annoying...

I had a hard time enjoying the first episode and didn't even finish. I love documentaries like this, but the narration was something I couldn't get used to.

[PatSeg]

6. The major complaint about the show

was the narration. I stuck with it and eventually I didn't notice it so much. The man had a very strange way of speaking, but I don't know how to describe it in writing.

[mockmonkey]

5. You might like this also

A Silent Britain

It's not the least bit boring and it shows how some British films never got the credit for their advancement of film technique that went to other films instead.