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The Open Road

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1926-01-01
1h 4m
XX
Released
BFI

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In the summer of 1924 Claude Friese-Greene, a pioneer of colour cinematography, set out from Cornwall with the aim of recording life on the road between Land’s End and John O’Groats. Entitled The Open Road, his remarkable travelogue was conceived as a series of shorts, 26 episodes in all, to be shown weekly at the cinema. The result is a fascinating portrait of inter-war Britain, in which town and country, people and landscapes are captured as never before, in a truly unique and rich colour palette.

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About The Open Road

In the summer of 1924 Claude Friese-Greene, a pioneer of colour cinematography, set out from Cornwall with the aim of recording life on the road between Land’s End and John O’Groats. Entitled The Open Road, his remarkable travelogue was conceived as a series of shorts, 26 episodes in all, to be shown weekly at the cinema. The result is a fascinating portrait of inter-war Britain, in which town and country, people and landscapes are captured as never before, in a truly unique and rich colour palette. Running 64 minutes.

The Open Road Cast and Characters

The cast features Norman Swan (as Himself (uncredited)). Their performances are a major reason The Open Road has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Open Road

The Open Road flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy XX storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Open Road?

The Open Road runs for 64 minutes (about 1.1 hour).

Is The Open Road good? What's the rating?

The Open Road holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 11 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Open Road?

The main cast includes Norman Swan.

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When was The Open Road released?

The Open Road was released in 1926.

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What is The Open Road about?

The Open Road is a Documentary film. In the summer of 1924 Claude Friese-Greene, a pioneer of colour cinematography, set out from Cornwall with the aim of recording life on the road between Land’s End and John O’Groats. Entitled The Open Road, his remarkable travelogue was conceived as a series of shorts, 26 episodes in all, to be shown weekly at the cinema. The result is a fascinating portrait of inter-war Britain, in which town and country, people and landscapes are captured as never before, in a truly unique and rich colour palette.

When was The Open Road released?

The Open Road was released on January 1, 1926. It has a runtime of 1h 4m. The film was produced by BFI.

Who stars in The Open Road?

The Open Road stars Norman Swan. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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