This ambitious and inventive film was directed by the legendary John Grierson. It is regarded as a masterpiece, and is one of the most critically acclaimed and best-loved films produced within the British documentary movement.
Powerful images are combined with a score by Benjamin Britten creating railroad rhythms and the poem by W.H. Auden This is the Night Mail crossing the border.
The speaker discusses the film, its participants, its makers and contributors and then shows the film. He talks about its filmic language and discuss the film makers’ intentions.
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