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Posted: Tue 11 Nov, 2008 10:20 am
by munki
The Leeds International Film Festival opening night of their Short Film City programme is on tonight at the Town Hall & is FREE.For SECRET LEEDSers out there, the night includes a rare treat - the first ever showing of a BBC documentary in which Sir John Betjeman visits Leeds to discuss its architectural heritage, and his feelings about new buildings such as the Merrion Centre. This film was never broadcast by the BBC so this is literally a chance to be one of the first to see it.8.15pm at the Town Hall - FREE.The official bumph - Short Film City Opening Gala with Sir John Betjeman on Leeds (free event)To celebrate the launch of the first Short Film City, the Film Festival presents a free opening night at the grand venue of Leeds Town Hall. Short Film City brings the best of world short filmmaking to Leeds and the Opening Gala reveals some of the highlights of the national and international competitions and special selections. Plus the first ever showing of Sir John Betjeman’s fascinating film about Leeds and its architecture, made for the BBC in the 1960s but never broadcast (screening supported by Leeds Civic Trust and Yorkshire Film Archive).
Posted: Tue 11 Nov, 2008 11:04 am
by Si
Thanks Munki.This begs the question - why was it never shown?
Posted: Tue 11 Nov, 2008 12:41 pm
by Loiner Paul
Do you think that someone might put this on a DVD for those of us who can't make it tonight and want to view this gem of a film in the years to come?
Posted: Tue 11 Nov, 2008 1:15 pm
by munki
In answer to both your questions - I DON'T KNOW! I think the film belongs to the Yorkshire Film Archive so we probably wouldn't be able to lend out a DVD. I will find out what the deal is.
Posted: Tue 11 Nov, 2008 1:15 pm
by Brandy
Should be very interesting,thanks for this munki.How are you doing by the way mate?
Posted: Wed 18 Feb, 2009 9:21 am
by Trojan
The film is on "Inside Out" at 7-30 pm tonight.
Posted: Wed 18 Feb, 2009 12:35 pm
by Chrism
Could someone please copy this on dvd for me, I will pay ALL costs. I'm in the Midlands and we don't get this down here, also we don't have Sky only cable.Many thanks in advance.
Posted: Wed 18 Feb, 2009 5:53 pm
by Brandy
Chrism wrote: Could someone please copy this on dvd for me, I will pay ALL costs. I'm in the Midlands and we don't get this down here, also we don't have Sky only cable.Many thanks in advance. Can you not watch it on BBCi player chris?
Posted: Wed 18 Feb, 2009 7:31 pm
by Chrism
I've no idea, I'd really like it to keep aswell. I'll have a scan later.
Posted: Wed 18 Feb, 2009 8:53 pm
by slw
Chrism wrote: Could someone please copy this on dvd for me, I will pay ALL costs. I'm in the Midlands and we don't get this down here, also we don't have Sky only cable.Many thanks in advance. You can watch it online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/