The unlikely story of how, between 1929 and 1945, a group of tweed-wearing radicals and pin-striped bureaucrats created the most influential movement in the history of British film. They were the British Documentary Movement and they gave Britons a taste for watching films about real life. They were an odd bunch, as one wit among them later admitted. "A documentary director must be a gentleman... and a socialist." They were inspired by a big idea - that films about real life would change the world. That, if people of all backgrounds saw each other on screen - as they really were - they would get to know and respect each other more. As John Grierson, the former street preacher who founded the Movement said: "Documentary outlines the patterns of interdependence".

The Modern Guide to Movies Total Film is the UK's sharpest, funniest and most informative movie magazine, arming its readers each month with the definitive movie info they need to guide them through the latest theatrical and DVD releases. Covering everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent, homegrown and world cinema, Total Film boasts trustworthy reviews, revealing features, exclusive photos and previews and unrivalled access to the hottest stars and filmmakers in the industry. Lounge, Total Film's massive new home entertainment section, offers a comprehensive guide to current DVD releases and re-issues, as well as exclusive competitions and the latest movie-related books, CDs, games and hardware.

The Modern Guide to Movies Total Film is the UK's sharpest, funniest and most informative movie magazine, arming its readers each month with the definitive movie info they need to guide them through the latest theatrical and DVD releases. Covering everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent, homegrown and world cinema, Total Film boasts trustworthy reviews, revealing features, exclusive photos and previews and unrivalled access to the hottest stars and filmmakers in the industry. Lounge, Total Film's massive new home entertainment section, offers a comprehensive guide to current DVD releases and re-issues, as well as exclusive competitions and the latest movie-related books, CDs, games and hardware.

Total Film magazine features news, reviews and articles on all current and future video, film, book, soundtrack and multimedia releases.

The Modern Guide to Movies Total Film is the UK s sharpest, funniest and most informative movie magazine, arming its readers each month with the definitive movie info they need to guide them through the latest theatrical and DVD releases. Covering everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent, homegrown and world cinema, Total Film boasts trustworthy reviews, revealing features, exclusive photos and previews and unrivalled access to the hottest stars and filmmakers in the industry. Lounge, Total Film s massive new home entertainment section, offers a comprehensive guide to current DVD releases and re-issues, as well as exclusive competitions and the latest movie-related books, CDs, games and hardware.

The Modern Guide to Movies Total Film is the UK's sharpest, funniest and most informative movie magazine, arming its readers each month with the definitive movie info they need to guide them through the latest theatrical and DVD releases. Covering everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent, homegrown and world cinema, Total Film boasts trustworthy reviews, revealing features, exclusive photos and previews and unrivalled access to the hottest stars and filmmakers in the industry. Lounge, Total Film's massive new home entertainment section, offers a comprehensive guide to current DVD releases and re-issues, as well as exclusive competitions and the latest movie-related books, CDs, games and hardware.

The Modern Guide to Movies Total Film is the UK's sharpest, funniest and most informative movie magazine, arming its readers each month with the definitive movie info they need to guide them through the latest theatrical and DVD releases. Covering everything from Hollywood blockbusters to independent, homegrown and world cinema, Total Film boasts trustworthy reviews, revealing features, exclusive photos and previews and unrivalled access to the hottest stars and filmmakers in the industry. Lounge, Total Film's massive new home entertainment section, offers a comprehensive guide to current DVD releases and re-issues, as well as exclusive competitions and the latest movie-related books, CDs, games and hardware.

Total Film magazine features news, reviews and articles on all current and future video, film, book, soundtrack and multimedia releases. Big reviews on all the latest Hollywood and British films as well as some from further afield. Interseting interviews as well with some big names from the big screen.

Total Film magazine features news, reviews and articles on all current and future video, film, book, soundtrack and multimedia releases. Big reviews on all the latest Hollywood and British films as well as some from further afield. Interseting interviews as well with some big names from the big screen.

Total Film magazine features news, reviews and articles on all current and future video, film, book, soundtrack and multimedia releases. Big reviews on all the latest Hollywood and British films as well as some from further afield. Interseting interviews as well with some big names from the big screen.

Total Film magazine features news, reviews and articles on all current and future video, film, book, soundtrack and multimedia releases. Big reviews on all the latest Hollywood and British films as well as some from further afield. Interseting interviews as well with some big names from the big screen.