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A City Speaks

January 1, 1947 1h 9m

Originally released in 1947. A City Speaks is a documentary film. directed by Paul Rotha. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Urban utopia beckons in this idealistic vision of postwar Manchester - fascinating to revisit as Northern Powerhouses and city devolution return to the agenda. Sponsored by the city council, it's very ambitious for a local government film. Under the soaring, sweeping direction of Paul Rotha, it takes in themes of industry, energy, leisure and housing, present, past and future.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1947 79 years ago
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Runtime 1h 9m 69 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A City Speaks about?

Urban utopia beckons in this idealistic vision of postwar Manchester - fascinating to revisit as Northern Powerhouses and city devolution return to the agenda. Sponsored by the city council, it's v...

Who directed A City Speaks?

A City Speaks was directed by Paul Rotha.

How long is A City Speaks?

A City Speaks has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).

When was A City Speaks released?

A City Speaks was released on January 1, 1947 in theaters.