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The Art of Film with Ian Nathan

  • 2023 – 2024
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~44m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 8.0/10

Ian Nathan explores the many layers of the world of filmmaking, discussing each episode with filmmakers, cultural commentators, historians, authors and critics; what defines these stories, how they came to be, and who were the creative forces behind them.

Latest: Season 2 · 2024

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  1. E1. How Britain Made Alfred Great

    Sep 19, 2024 · 43m

    Discover the story behind legendary director Sir Alfred Hitchcock's extraordinary British years.

  2. E2. The Golden Age of the Screen Idol

    Sep 26, 2024 · 44m

    Uncover the secrets of how studios cultivated the concept of the movie star.

  3. E3. The Korda Story

    Oct 3, 2024 · 44m

    Reveal the unbelievable story of three Hungarian brothers, whose unforgettable input changed the history of film forever.

  4. E4. The Secret Life of Film

    Oct 10, 2024 · 44m

    Discover what it was like to be a script supervisor before video assistance or digital cameras, when a director had to know each frame inside out.

  5. E5. David Lean in Black & White

    Oct 17, 2024 · 45m

    Explore the story of David Lean, whose wonderful early films grew to define Britishness.

  6. E6. The Birth of Moguls

    Oct 24, 2024 · 44m

    Take a dive into the magical history of movies, uncovering how a generation of immigrants invented Hollywood.