Impressions by John Schlesinger of a day in one London’s main railway stations - told with music, songs and half-hearted commentary. A historically significant account of Waterloo Station which has altered greatly to accommodate the Channel Tunnel trains. Music by Ron Grains. (Awards: British Film Academy Award - Best Documentary, Venice Golden Lion Awards)
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ACMI Identifier
010728
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Film festivals - Italy - Venice - Awards
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Awards
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Britain
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)