Kenneth Branagh, Film Director for Henry V

Synopsis
Independent Local Radio programme. Kenneth Branagh talks to Gill Pyrah on the opening of his film HENRY V, his debut as a film director. He speaks about his role as director, challenges in filming including the Agincourt battle scene, and comparison with Laurence Olivier’s version. Branagh also talks about Churchill advising Olivier on the script and advocating elimination of scenes and lines considered to put the English army in a less than perfect light.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
1989 (Channel: Living Channel)
Duration
07:45

Credits

Contributor
Gill Pyrah; Kenneth Branagh

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Henry V
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The programme may be downloaded from the BUFVC website by UK academic users with an authenticated OpenAthens/Shibboleth account.

Production Company

Name

London Broadcasting Company (LBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Kenneth Branagh, Film Director for Henry V". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av73313 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)