The Story of Film: An Odyssey

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 on five discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.