Secrets of British Animation(2018)
Secrets of British Animation Synopsis
BBC Four’s new documentary takes us on a journey through more than a century of animation. It examines the creative and technical inventiveness of some of the great animation pioneers who have worked in Britain – trailblazing talents such as Len Lye, John Halas and Joy Batchelor, Joanna Quinn, and Bristol’s world-conquering Aardman Animations.
Secrets of British Animation (2018) is a documentary film directed by Sebastian Barfield, released on November 19, 2018 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Walter R. Booth and Jez Stewart. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sebastian Barfield
- Producers:
- Sebastian Barfield
- Production:
- Academy 7, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Secrets of British Animation (2018) Trailer
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Secrets of British Animation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Lord
as Self
David Sproxton
as Self
Walter R. Booth
as Self (archive Footage)
- Jez Stewart
Jez Stewart
as Self
Walt Disney
as Self (archive Footage)
Len Lye
as Self (archive Photos)
Osbert Parker
as Self
Lotte Reiniger
as Self (archive Photo)
John Halas
as Self (archive Photos)
Joy Batchelor
as Self (archive Photos)
- Louis De Rochemont
Louis De Rochemont
as Self (archive Photo)
Bob Godfrey
as Self (archive Photos)
Key crew
Directed by Sebastian Barfield, produced by Sebastian Barfield.
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Secrets of British Animation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Secrets of British Animation – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Secrets of British Animation?
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The main cast of Secrets of British Animation (2018) includes Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Walter R. Booth, Jez Stewart and Walt Disney. The film was directed by Sebastian Barfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Secrets of British Animation released?
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Secrets of British Animation was released on November 19, 2018 and runs for 1h.
Is Secrets of British Animation worth watching?
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Secrets of British Animation (2018) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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