Family Portrait
In preparation for the celebration of the 1951 Festival of Britain, this short film was released to assure British citizens of their nation's place in the world and of their own places within that nation. Illustrative scenes of farming, science, political, and social life are juxtaposed to present a familiar and reassuring image of Britain.
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Family Portrait
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 1, 1950
Runtime
0h 25m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
58%
Original Title
Family Portrait
Production Companies
Wessex Film Productions
Director
Humphrey Jennings
Description
In preparation for the celebration of the 1951 Festival of Britain, this short film was released to assure British citizens of their nation's place in the world and of their own places within that nation. Illustrative scenes of farming, science, political, and social life are juxtaposed to present a familiar and reassuring image of Britain.