London on Film

For much of the last 400 years or so, London was the most important city on earth, serving as the capital of a vast global empire, the world's greatest financial center, and the world's most populous city. Even today, London competes with New York for top "world city" status. How has London been captured on film? If not as "cinegenic" as Paris, London is nonetheless as iconic and as interesting as any city, and it has drawn the attention of the movies as much as any city. We will view and discuss a range of representations of London, both historical and contemporary, by directors both British and foreign, as we search for what film has been able to tell us about this great city.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 0

You'll walk away with

• A familiarity with London's representation in cinema, from its historical depiction as the capital of a global empire to its contemporary portrayal as a modern metropolis
• The ability to compare and contrast how British and international directors have portrayed London
• An understanding of London’s transformation over time, reflecting its cultural, social, and architectural changes through various historical periods and genres

Ideal for

• Movie buffs
• All members of the community—working, retired, and in between