24 Cinema 123 A rich cultural heritage 1 READING Find the following. The British cinema has heavily contributed to the global film industry, and it has been marked by significant moments throughout history. Here are some important highlights. 1 Three directors: Silent era : The British cinema industry began with the silent era, producing classics like Alfred Hitchcock9s Blackmail (1929), which paved the way to his greatest successes. 5 A representative comedy from the 50s: Golden age : It is the period of iconic comedies such as Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), a crime black comedy which gained international acclaim. New wave cinema : The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of the British New Wave, characterised by harsh realism. Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) is an example of kitchen sink drama. Famous directors : Directors like Ken Loach and Mike Leigh made significant contributions to British cinema, exploring themes of social inequality and human relationships. James Bond films : These spy adventure films have been a cornerstone since the release of Dr. No (1962), and have featured iconic actors like Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Daniel Craig. Harry Potter : The adaptation of J.K. Rowling9s novels into a film series captivated audiences worldwide, strengthening the UK9s position in fantasy filmmaking. British cinema nowadays : Recent years have seen a push for greater diversity and representation, with films like Moonlight (2016), 12 Years a Slave (2013), and Rocks (2019), obtaining critical acclaim and awards recognition. British cinema continues to evolve, with recent trends including a revival of period dramas (The Dig, 2021), socially relevant thrillers (Get Out, 2017), and comedies such as Yesterday (2019). Another developed film genre is the urban drama like Blue Story (2019). 140 Topic 6 " SCREENS 2 Three actors who played James Bond: 3 A kitchen sink drama: 4 A period drama: 6 A fantasy film: 2 SPEAKING Identify the different types of films mentioned in the text. Then explain what your favourite genre is and why. Rise of streaming platforms : Platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime have opened new ways for UK filmmakers to showcase their work and reach global audiences, reshaping the distribution landscape. THE DIG starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes | Official Trailer | Netflix posted by Netflix 3 WRITING Watch the trailer of the film The Dig and answer the questions. 1 Why can the film be defined a <period drama=? 2 What is Mr Brown9s job? 3 Who are the other protagonists? 4 Can you understand the story from the trailer? 5 Have you seen the film? Would you like to see it? Why/Why not? glossary cornerstone: pietra miliare harsh: duro Kitchen sink dramas Kitchen sink drama is a term used to describe a British cultural movement that developed in the1960s in theatre, art, novels, film, and TV. The protagonists are usually angry young people disillusioned with modern society. It focuses on social realism and the depiction of domestic situations of working-class people.