The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins(2001)
The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins Synopsis
This feature documentary is a portrait of Peter Watkins, an Oscar®-winning British filmmaker who, for the past 4 decades, has proved that films can be made without compromise. With the proliferation of TV channels, documentaries are enjoying an unprecedented boom fuelled by audiences seeking an alternative to infotainment. But now documentary filmmaking, too, finds itself constrained by the imperatives of television. However, there is a rebel resisting this uniformity of the spirit. Pre-eminent among today's documentary filmmakers concerned about this mind-numbing standardization, Peter Watkins has never strayed from either his principles or the cause.
The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins (2001) is a documentary and history film directed by Geoff Bowie, released on September 7, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars R.H. Thomson and Peter Watkins. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Geoff Bowie
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Geoff Bowie.
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The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins?
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The main cast of The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins (2001) includes R.H. Thomson and Peter Watkins. The film was directed by Geoff Bowie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins released?
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The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins was released on September 7, 2001 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins worth watching?
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The Universal Clock: The Resistance of Peter Watkins (2001) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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