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Humphrey Jennings
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Humphrey Jennings, a pivotal figure in British cinema, was a multifaceted artist known for his innovative documentary films with the GPO film unit, including Listen to Britain and A Diary for Timothy. His work significantly impacted public service broadcasting. Jennings also dedicated himself to his anthology, Pandaemonium, exploring the Industrial Revolution and human creativity. His untimely death in 1950 occurred while filming in Greece, and the anthology was published posthumously in 1985. Kevin Jackson's biography offers an essential exploration of Jennings' life, work, and the era he influenced.
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Humphrey Jennings, Kevin Jackson
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- 2025
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- Title
- Humphrey Jennings
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kevin Jackson
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9780330413244
- Category
- Film, Biographies and Thoughts
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- Humphrey Jennings, a pivotal figure in British cinema, was a multifaceted artist known for his innovative documentary films with the GPO film unit, including Listen to Britain and A Diary for Timothy. His work significantly impacted public service broadcasting. Jennings also dedicated himself to his anthology, Pandaemonium, exploring the Industrial Revolution and human creativity. His untimely death in 1950 occurred while filming in Greece, and the anthology was published posthumously in 1985. Kevin Jackson's biography offers an essential exploration of Jennings' life, work, and the era he influenced.