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The Story of Film: An Odyssey

Exploring the evolution of cinema from its humble origins to the present day, this show delves into the artistry and innovation that has shaped the medium.

Mark Cousins embarks on a cinematic odyssey, exploring the evolution of film from the late 19th century to the present, highlighting global cinema's diverse achievements through a blend of clips, interviews, and location shots.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Birth of the Cinema

1. Birth of the Cinema

Aired: Sep 3, 2011

The early days of cinema, from 1895 to 1918, witnessed the medium's rapid evo...

Episode 2 The Hollywood Dream

2. The Hollywood Dream

Aired: Sep 10, 2011

The next episode examines the dual faces of Hollywood's Golden Age, showcasin...

Episode 4 The Arrival of Sound

4. The Arrival of Sound

Aired: Sep 24, 2011

The next episode of The Story of Film explores the 1930s, a pivotal era in fi...

Episode 5 Post-War Cinema

5. Post-War Cinema

Aired: Oct 1, 2011

The next episode delves into the cinematic landscape from 1939 to 1952, exami...

Episode 6 Sex & Melodrama

6. Sex & Melodrama

Aired: Oct 8, 2011

The next episode of The Story of Film explores the global film scene from 195...

Episode 7 European New Wave

7. European New Wave

Aired: Oct 15, 2011

The next episode of The Story of Film delves into European cinema from 1957 t...

Info about The Story of Film: An Odyssey

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History