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The Spirit of '45

Synopsis

1945 was a pivotal year in British history. The unity that carried Britain through the war allied to the bitter memories of the inter-war years led to a vision of a better society. Director Ken Loach has used film from Britain’s regional and national archives, alongside sound recordings and contemporary interviews to create a rich political and social narrative.The Spirit of ’45 hopes to illuminate and celebrate a period of unprecedented community spirit in the UK, the impact of which endured for many years and which may yet be rediscovered today.
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Details

Year
2013
Type of film
Features
Running time
94 mins
Format
HD
Director
Ken Loach
Producer
Rebecca O'Brien
Executive Producer
Lizzie Francke, Katherine Butler, Anna Miralis
Editor
Jonathan Morris
Screenwriter
Ken Loach
Music
George Fenton

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Sixteen Films

2nd Floor, 187 Wardour Street
London
W1F 8ZB

Fly Film Company

Tel: 44 (0)20 8340 3085

Sales Company

International Sales:

Wild Bunch
231 Portobello Road
London W11 1LT - England
Tel: +44 (0)20 7792 9791
Fax: +44 (0)20 7792 9871

UK Distribution & Press enquiries:

Dogwoof
Unit 211 Hatton Square Business Centre
16-16a Baldwins Gardens
London, EC1N 7RJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 7252

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