The Last Projectionist
As cinema enters a new era, will a century old trade be left behind?
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Overview
When the UK's oldest working cinema opened in 1909, it took five years to train a projectionist - a century later, it takes less than an hour. The Last Projectionist charts the amazing history of UK independent cinema, taking a tour of some of the most magical picture houses in the world, all centred around The Electric in Birmingham, the oldest working cinema in Britain.
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Runtime
82 min
Release Date
2012-06-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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5.1
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