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The Story of Film: An Odyssey

Season 1 Episode 8: New Directors, New Form

A new wave of cinematic innovation swept the globe from 1965 to 1969, led by a fresh generation of filmmakers. The period began with Roman Polanski's notable work, followed by an exploration of Czech cinema.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Birth of the Cinema

1. Birth of the Cinema

Aired: Sep 3, 2011

The dawn of cinema, spanning from 1895 to 1918, saw the birth of a revolution...

Episode 2 The Hollywood Dream

2. The Hollywood Dream

Aired: Sep 10, 2011

The golden age of Hollywood, 1918-1928, was marked by the rise of an industry...

Episode 4 The Arrival of Sound

4. The Arrival of Sound

Aired: Sep 24, 2011

The next episode of The Story of Film explores the 1930s, focusing on the evo...

Episode 5 Post-War Cinema

5. Post-War Cinema

Aired: Oct 1, 2011

World cinema is explored in the period of 1939-1952, focusing on filmmaking d...

Episode 6 Sex & Melodrama

6. Sex & Melodrama

Aired: Oct 8, 2011

The next episode of The Story of Film delves into the evolution of global cin...

Episode 7 European New Wave

7. European New Wave

Aired: Oct 15, 2011

The next episode of The Story of Film explores European cinema from 1957 to 1...

Info about The Story of Film: An Odyssey

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History