The Art of Film with Ian Nathan

Synopsis

Ian Nathan explores the many layers of the world of filmmaking, discussing each episode with filmmakers, cultural commentators, historians, authors and critics; what defines these stories, how they came to be, and who were the creative forces behind them.

First Air Date: 2023-10-26

Last Air Date: 2024-10-24

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: Sky Arts

Top Cast

Ian Nathan as Self - Presenter

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger (2023-10-26)

Explore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers.
Ep. 2: The Magic of Ealing Studios (2023-11-02)

Made at the famous West London studio, this series of beloved black comedies remain just as funny and daring as the day they were made.
Ep. 3: Nouveau Horror (2023-11-09)

In the 80s, away from endless slasher movies, horror found a new lease of life, as directors broke the rules and added style to genre traditions.
Ep. 4: Depiction of War (2023-11-16)

Explore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity.
Ep. 5: Comedy, Parody, Satire and Laughs (2023-11-23)

As long as there have been performing arts, there has been comedy. But different approaches have evolved from the silent era onwards.
Ep. 6: The Many Faces of Biopics (2023-11-30)

Real-life figures from the past have proven hugely cinematic and offered great characters who have shaped history. This is a study of the biopic.