Night Mail (1936)
Directed by Harry Watt
and Basil Wright this is a short documentary from the General Post
Office film unit. We see how mail travels by train over night from
London to Scotland.
Coming in with a hefty
reputation this is an interesting watch but the minutiae of the piece
may appeal more to those deeply into the details of film construction
than your average viewer. As a historical record this is a
fascinating piece and the final poem really elevates this narration.
There are some nice shots as well as some very human moments
captured.
4/5
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