Project Detail

Britannia

Synopsis

Joanna Quinn’s concise history of the British Empire sees the British bulldog let off its leash before being brought to heel.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Create Strand - Restoration World premiere

Details

Year
1993
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
5 mins
Director
Joanna Quinn
Remastered by
BFI National Archive

Categories

Production Status

Sales Company

Jez Stewart

BFI

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