Benjamin Britten

Overview

The early British documentary films Coal Face heroized miners, while Night Mail heroized postal workers. Both films depicted industrial and communication activities that were central to Britain's role as an imperial power in the 1930's. Instruments of the Orchestra and Steps of the Ballet examine artistic, rather than industrial, practices. The latter shows Britten working on a ballet with the Sadler's Wells Company and concludes with its performance

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