The Complete Story Of Film

The Story Of Film: An Odyssey (2011)

From the zoetrope to the digital revolution, this 15-part British documentary program retraces the thrilling evolution of cinema around the world. Historian Mark Cousins leads this in-depth journey through film history, which blends 110 years’ worth of fascinating facts with references to 1,000 films, plus appearances by renowned industry talents Bernardo Bertolucci, Jane Campion, Claudia Cardinale, Stanley Donen, Kyoko Kagawa, Lars von Trier, and many others. 15 1/4 hrs. total. C/Rtg: NR

The Story Of Film: A New Generation (2021)

After a decade, documentarian Mark Cousins continues his monumental consideration of world cinema's evolution, with emphasis on the sea-change impact of evolving industry technologies, the development of popular recurring themes, and the emergence of creators from historically underrepresented communities over the last 10 years. Works from "Parasite" to "Black Panther" to "Cemetery of Splendor" are touched upon in this must-see effort for cinephiles. 167 min. C/Rtg: NR

Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.