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This Is Tomorrow (2008) Online
2008 Jim Cadbury-Brown Oliver Chapple Trevor Dannatt Paul Kelly
Original Title :
This Is Tomorrow
Genre :
Movie / Documentary
Year :
2008
Directror :
Paul Kelly
Cast :
Jim Cadbury-Brown,Oliver Chapple,Trevor Dannatt
Budget :
£30,000
Type :
Movie
Time :
53min
Rating :
6.3/10

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This Is Tomorrow (2008) Online

This is Tomorrow is the third film of 'A London Trilogy, the films of Saint Etienne'. A History and reconstruction of the Royal Festival Hall, interviewing surviving architects and designers including Leonard Manasseh and Robin Day. The film also documented the hall's complete refurbishment from 2005-2007, which has once again made it London's cultural centre.
Credited cast:
Jim Cadbury-Brown Jim Cadbury-Brown - Himself
Oliver Chapple Oliver Chapple - Himself
Trevor Dannatt Trevor Dannatt - Himself
Alain de Botton Alain de Botton - Himself
Jeremy Deller Jeremy Deller - Himself
Di Haigh Di Haigh - Herself
Jude Kelly Jude Kelly - Herself
Larry Kirkegaard Larry Kirkegaard - Himself
Peter LeCount Peter LeCount - Himself
Leonard Manasseh Leonard Manasseh - Himself
Mike McCart Mike McCart - Himself
Fred Peskett Fred Peskett - Himself
Lou Shepherd Lou Shepherd - Herself
George Simner George Simner - Himself
Jean Symonds Jean Symonds - Herself


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Ann

Ann

This documentary film tells the history of the iconic London riverside building, Royal Festival Hall, and the journey of its complete refurbishment from 2005-2007.

"This Is Tomorrow" gives a broad overview of the history leading to its construction after the World War II. From historical archival footage and many informative interviews from people involved in its construction, "This Is Tomorrow" provides a rare glimpse into a buildings past. For the part about its refurbishment, it is very interesting because the director manages to make a construction site look visually attractive. From geometrically arranged scaffolding, neatly arranged pipes and also random dangling wires, they all look like some kind of installation art in a modern art gallery. The part where people enjoy the outdoor space is great as well, as it connects the construction project with the ordinary citizens. The ending shows a glimpse of the refurbished hall, and then the film ended, which I find a little abrupt.