Episode number 10 of Series “The Best of British”.
Heaven and Earth looks at how religion has provided British films with stories that have been dramatic, controversial and inspirational including classics like “Black narcissus” and “Conspiracy of hearts.” “Love story” looks at why there will always be an audience for great film love stories such as “Romeo and Juliet”, “Brief encounter”, and “Seventh veil.” Narrated by by Sir John Mills.
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ACMI Identifier
304516
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Great Britain - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Religious films
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Conspiracy
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Conspiracy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religious films
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)