The granddaughter of a second world war soldier assembles films, photos and diaries of his extraordinary exploits in this poignant and thrilling documentary
There’s warmth, intimacy and real archive fascination to this true-life tale from the second world war: a rare example of a regular soldier being allowed to tell his own story. It’s a documentary co-produced by actor and writer Carina Birrell, who shares with us the remarkable history of her grandfather, Harry Birrell, who was given a cine camera as a boy in Glasgow in the late 20s. It gave him a lifelong passion for the cinema and for documenting his life in home movies.
Carina has had access to 400 reels of film in six great metal trunks, kept in her dad’s garden shed along with portfolios of photographs and thrilling diaries, all telling the stories of Harry’s childhood and youth in Scotland, and...
There’s warmth, intimacy and real archive fascination to this true-life tale from the second world war: a rare example of a regular soldier being allowed to tell his own story. It’s a documentary co-produced by actor and writer Carina Birrell, who shares with us the remarkable history of her grandfather, Harry Birrell, who was given a cine camera as a boy in Glasgow in the late 20s. It gave him a lifelong passion for the cinema and for documenting his life in home movies.
Carina has had access to 400 reels of film in six great metal trunks, kept in her dad’s garden shed along with portfolios of photographs and thrilling diaries, all telling the stories of Harry’s childhood and youth in Scotland, and...
- 10/2/2019
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Audience Award sponsor Benihana with festival co-director Allison Gardner Photo: Pete Copeland
"I'm absolutely delighted to win the Audience Award, and to have had our world première at Glasgow Film Festival - it's been the perfect platform in every way," said Carina Birrell, granddaughter of Harry Birrell, receiving the audience award at yesterday's closing ceremony. Her film Harry Birrell: Films Of Love And War was painstakingly compiled from over 400 of her grandfather's films to tell the story of the Paisley-born amateur filmmaker's life, including intimate family occasions and his wartime experiences in India, Burma and Nepal.
"I’m truly thrilled and honoured that the film has been recognised and supported in this way," said director Matt Pinder, adding that Harry "would be over the moon with the news that his work has finally been seen and appreciated."
The festival also announced record breaking attendance figures. A total of 42,224 people attended its films and events,...
"I'm absolutely delighted to win the Audience Award, and to have had our world première at Glasgow Film Festival - it's been the perfect platform in every way," said Carina Birrell, granddaughter of Harry Birrell, receiving the audience award at yesterday's closing ceremony. Her film Harry Birrell: Films Of Love And War was painstakingly compiled from over 400 of her grandfather's films to tell the story of the Paisley-born amateur filmmaker's life, including intimate family occasions and his wartime experiences in India, Burma and Nepal.
"I’m truly thrilled and honoured that the film has been recognised and supported in this way," said director Matt Pinder, adding that Harry "would be over the moon with the news that his work has finally been seen and appreciated."
The festival also announced record breaking attendance figures. A total of 42,224 people attended its films and events,...
- 3/4/2019
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Newcomers Programme to feature 31 UK professionals who have relocated to Los Angeles.
The British Academy of film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) has announced the participants of its 2017-2018 Newcomers Programme.
Now in its 10th year, the programme aims to foster new global collaborations by supporting rising talent from the UK who have recently moved to Los Angeles to expand their knowledge, develop their skills, and expand their network of peers.
This year’s group contains 31 participants: eight actors, seven directors, six producers, three composers, two art directors, two screenwriters, one agent, one executive and one publicist.
These participants are divided into two groups – one that is entering their first year in the programme, and the other entering its second.
BAFTA La sees its Newcomers as the next wave of film, games, and television professionals who will go on to continue the tradition of successful collaborations between the Us and UK industries.
The Newcomers...
The British Academy of film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) has announced the participants of its 2017-2018 Newcomers Programme.
Now in its 10th year, the programme aims to foster new global collaborations by supporting rising talent from the UK who have recently moved to Los Angeles to expand their knowledge, develop their skills, and expand their network of peers.
This year’s group contains 31 participants: eight actors, seven directors, six producers, three composers, two art directors, two screenwriters, one agent, one executive and one publicist.
These participants are divided into two groups – one that is entering their first year in the programme, and the other entering its second.
BAFTA La sees its Newcomers as the next wave of film, games, and television professionals who will go on to continue the tradition of successful collaborations between the Us and UK industries.
The Newcomers...
- 7/28/2017
- ScreenDaily
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