The Last Projectionist

"As cinema enters a new era, will a century old trade be left behind?"

Jun 22 2012 N/A 1h 22m
Documentary, History, News

When the UK's oldest working cinema opened in 1909, it took five years to train a projectionist - a century later, it takes less than an hour. The Last Projectionist charts the amazing history of UK independent cinema, taking a tour of some of the most magical picture houses in the world, all centred around The Electric in Birmingham, the oldest working cinema in Britain.

Plot

When the UK's oldest working cinema opened in 1909, it took five years to train a projectionist - a century later, it takes less than an hour. The Last Projectionist charts the amazing history of UK independent cinema, taking a tour of some of the most magical picture houses in the world, all centred around The Electric in Birmingham, the oldest working cinema in Britain.

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Directed by

Thomas Lawes

Cast

Michael Armstrong, Cyril Barbier, Sam Bishop

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Electric Flix

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

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