Listen to Britain

  • Documentary
2/1/1942
20

Storyline

A depiction of life in wartime Britain during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.

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      • Geronimo1967

        Theres something about the communality here thats quite striking. From masses of people eating in the works canteen whilst listening to Flanagan and Allen through to a more demure concert in the National Gallery in the presence of HM The Queen, people of all shapes and sizes, classes and ranks gather together to eat, to dance, to sing and to work - and with no narration, we watch and listen for a twenty minutes that is quite poignant. From the land army, the spotters, the fire wardens and those working on the railways and in heavy engineering, we see women of all ages carrying out the crucial work of feeding and arming the country whilst all try to carry on regardless. What we dont really see is any actual warfare. There are plenty of signs...

        July 10, 2025

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