Cinematography: Basil Wright

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Basil Wright. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


Industrial Britain (S)

1931 · Documentary · 21 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Robert J. Flaherty

Cast Donald Calthrop

Plot Industrial Britain represents a watershed in the development of the British documentary movement, the moment when artistic achievement was first blended meaningfully with social intent.

6.3

36 votes

6.3

36 votes

Coal Face (S)

1935 · Documentary · 11 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Alberto Cavalcanti

Cast W.H. Auden · Montagu Slater

Plot Coal Face (1935) was the first influential film to be made by the GPO Film Unit. It continued the experimentation with sound effects and music first initiated in Song of...

6.3

60 votes

6.3

60 votes

O'er Hill and Dale

1932 · Documentary · 17 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Basil Wright

Plot An overview of the shepherd's life during the lambing season.

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The Song of Ceylon

1934 · Documentary · 39 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Basil Wright

Cast Lionel Wendt

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The Country Comes to Town

1933 · Documentary · 21 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Basil Wright

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