Basil Wright Movies

Ambitious documentary chronicling the cultural life and religious customs of the Sinhalese and the effects of advanced industrialism on such customs.

The history of Scotland and the factors that have shaped the character of its people.

Propaganda short showing how London is coping with World War II.

Focuses upon the journey of child refugees from the Basque Country to temporary accommodation near Southampton, Hampshire [England].

Deals with Britain's treatment of mental health in wartime. Shows a specialized hospital for military and civilian patients and gives a picture of...

An overview of the shepherd's life during the lambing season.

A short documentary to demonstrate what can be done with Technicolor film and to show various other colourful products.

The story of a ship's arrival, unloading and departure from the Port of London in 1951, and all the life of the docklands and the river. Made for the...

The occupation of the Channel Islands.

The film, made to advertise domestic telephone sets, is based around two very different families. The Petts are conventional, happy and have...

Short documentary about British education in the late 1930s.

UNESCO-funded "one world" documentary by Paul Rotha and Basil Wright.

Early documentary, slung together from footage depicting the first invasion of North America by Europeans, designed to show industrial technology's...