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Listen to Britain

Feb 1, 1942 0h 20mDocumentary
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A depiction of life in wartime Britain during the Second World War.Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.

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Craft80
Tension42
Drama40
Wonder38
Action34
Humour30

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A depiction of life in wartime Britain during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.

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Feb 1, 1942
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0h 20m
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Language
English
Country
United Kingdom

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