Churchill and the Movie Mogul (2019)
Douban
丘吉尔和电影大亨
director:
John Fleet
actor:
Stephen Fry
genre:
Documentary
region:
United Kingdom
language:
英語 english
release date: 2019-01-24
IMDb: tt9461284
website:
www.januarypictures.com
Overview
Winston Churchill understood the power of films, but the true extent of his use of cinema as a propaganda tool is rarely explored. In 1934, one of Britain's most celebrated film producers, Alexander Korda, signed Churchill up as a screenwriter and historical advisor. It was the start of a unique collaboration. Churchill provided script notes for Korda's productions and penned an epic screenplay.
When war broke out, their collaboration took on national importance. Korda was sent on a mission to Hollywood to help bring America into the war, with positive results.
With access to previously undiscovered documents, this film documentary examines that mission and a friendship that underpinned a unique, creative partnership.