The restored version of Walter Summers’ docu-drama The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands (1927) is a splendid example of the BFI National Archive’s work in the field of film restoration. The film is a thrilling reconstruction of two decisive naval battles from the early stages of the conflict. Filmed on real battleships supplied by the Admiralty, this monumental production was shot mostly at sea near Malta, with the Scilly Isles a convincing stand-in for the Falklands. The restoration was done by the BFI National Archive with support from Matt Spick, the Gosling Foundation, the Hartnett Conservation Trust, PRS for Music Foundation and the Charles Skey Charitable Trust. Watch the trailer of this stunningly restored work: https://youtube/watch?v=-rmZUplWtWE
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:45:00 +0000
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