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The Power of Film

2024 · 1 season

A calm, thoughtful lecture on why classic movies work, best for viewers who enjoy film analysis.

Created by
Laura Gabbert
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Howard Suber
Overview
Dive deep into the art of storytelling by examining the defining principles and inner workings of the greatest classic films from the past century.

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Created by
Laura Gabbert
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Howard Suber
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • art
    • education
    Places
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    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension1
    Darkness1
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Laura Gabbert
    Written by
    Doug Pray, Howard Suber
    Starring
    Howard Suber
    Length
    1 seasons, 6 episodes
    Network
    Turner Classic Movies
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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