BRITISH CINEMA AND THE DIGITAL FRONTIER: A TALKS SERIES BY BARNEY BROOM: PART TWO

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Barney Broom returns after his brilliant Hollywood film talks in the spring, to look at the history, present and future of the British film industry.

The second talk of a series of three.

Talk 2a: BAFTA and David Lean
Bringing his insider perspective on the creative process, director Barney Broom hosts the third in his series of talks to trace David Lean’s journey from the cutting room to co-founding the British Film Academy. He reveals how this meticulous editorial foundation enabled Lean’s transition to directing grand, monumental masterpieces like Lawrence of Arabia.

Talk 2b: The 1960s – Kitchen Sink, Carry On & Other Stuff
With his deep knowledge of British industry history, Barney Broom leads the fourth in his series of talks, highlighting the fascinating 1960s divide between raw, low-budget “Kitchen Sink” realism and unapologetic escapism. He contrasts gritty working-class dramas like Saturday Night and Sunday Morning with the phenomenal parallel success of the 31 slapstick Carry On films.

Barney Broom:
With a lifetime working in film and media Barney Broom is a member of BAFTA and the Director’s Guild of Great Britain. He is an award winning director and novelist. Having an extensive knowledge of Hollywood history and the British Film Industry, Barney presents lectures on both at sea and on land to some acclaim. As a published author Barney has written seven novels including the popular Podric Moon series. Current work includes a World War 2 story entitled In God We Trust. The tale is set in Norfolk and involves an African American aviator and a young woman in the Land Army. Publication is scheduled for Spring ’27.

Running time: 01 hours 40 minutes

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