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- In English the title is: The Destruction of Troy and the Adventures of Odysseus by Frixos Constantine.
- Exploring the reputation of Stanley Kubrick by means of extracts from his work and contributions of people with whom he worked.
- An examination of the craft of Marlon Brando, narrated by professionals of the film industry. The film follows his career from the stage with "A Streetcar Named Desire", through the Actors Studio and professional relationships with Elia Kazan and Stella Adler to Hollywood. An actor who redefined the limits to which a professional may go in becoming the character not only intellectually but emotionally, Brando changed the meaning of film acting. Bedeviled by personal tragedy (a murder charge to his son Christian) and a serious late career weight problem, Brando remains a towering figure in American film history.
- British spy thrillers ranging from classic Hitchcock thrillers of the 1930s to 80s paranoia in Defence Of The Realm, films include Sabotage, original and remake of The Lady Vanishes and all three versions of The 39 Steps.
- Some of British cinema's most popular comedians, including Norman Wisdom, Stanley Holloway, Will Hay, Frankie Howerd, and the Carry On team in films such as On The Beat, Oh, Mr Porter!, The Ghost Train and Carry On Doctor.
- The combination of distinctive actors and characters have resulted in some of the most indelible and memorable scenes. True originals of British cinema include Margaret Rutherford, Peter Sellers, Alastair Sim and Edith Evans in films such as Blithe Spirit, Waltz Of The Toreadors, Cottage To Let and The Importance Of Being Earnest.
- Heroic characters portrayed by Dirk Bogarde, Jack Hawkins, Stewart Granger, Kenneth More, Leslie Howard, David Niven and John Mills in films such as Reach For The Sky, A Tale Of Two Cities and A Matter Of Life And Death.
- Costume dramas have been a staple of British cinema, especially during the 1940s when the Gainsborough melodramas resulted in some of the successful and popular films of the period. The best examples of the genre mix sumptuous film-making artistry with propulsive narratives. Stars include James Mason, Margaret Lockwood, Phyllis Calvert, Patricia Roc, Stewart Granger, Dennis Price and Jean Kent in films such as The Wicked Lady, The Man In Grey, Fanny By Gaslight, Madonna Of The Seven Moons and The Magic Bow.
- Sequences from the golden age of British musicals highlight the talents of stars such as Jessie Matthews, Jack Buchanan, Jean Kent and Kay Kendall. Films include Evergreen, As Long As They're Happy, Trottie True and London Town.
- During the 1940s and 50s, British films featured several female stars who portrayed fiery, independent characters in distinctive settings and stories that emanated from the events of World War II and the cultural aftermath. International names such as Margaret Lockwood, Virginia McKenna, Deborah Kerr, and Jean Simmons are shown in scenes from classic movies such as The Wicked Lady (1945), A Town Like Alice (1956), Black Narcissus (1947) and The Blue Lagoon (1949).
- Stars like David Niven, Trevor Howard and John Mills in enduring wartime classics such as A Matter Of Life And Death, In Which We Serve, The Way Ahead, The Life And Death of Colonel Blimp, The Way to the Stars, 49th Parallel and Henry V.
- Treated for thrills or comedy, ghosts and ghouls have proved a popular staple of British cinema from its beginnings. Films like A Place Of One's Own, Blithe Spirit, Don't Take It to Heart and The Clairvoyant feature stars such as James Mason, Margaret Rutherford, Richard Greene and Claude Rains.
- British cinema has a strong tradition reflecting contemporary life - social and psychological dramas that mix insightful commentary and identifiable characters with involving narratives. Performances from such as Richard Harris, Patricia Roc, Stanley Baker and James Mason in films like This Sporting Life, When the Bough Breaks, Violent Playground and Odd Man Out.