EPISODE · Sep 24, 2018 · 1H 1M
Gothic London: Recreating the Ancient City on Screen
from Gresham College Lectures · host Gresham College
The earliest London-made films showed the Victorian city doing everyday business, before its fictional screen image became increasingly shadowy and sinister. Gothic or 'gaslight' visions of London have remained popular with cinema audiences, providing a fictional and often eerie counterpoint to the growth of the modern city.A lecture by Professor Ian Christie, Visiting Professor in the History of Film and Media 24 September 2018The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/gothic-london-ancient-city-on-screenGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege Support the show
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
The earliest London-made films showed the Victorian city doing everyday business, before its fictional screen image became increasingly shadowy and sinister. Gothic or 'gaslight' visions of London have remained popular with cinema audiences, providing a fictional and often eerie counterpoint to the growth of the modern city. A lecture by Professor Ian Christie, Visiting Professor in the History of Film and Media 24 September 2018 The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are a...
NOW PLAYING
Gothic London: Recreating the Ancient City on Screen
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.