Public Domain Movies | A Diary for Timothy

The documentary is a poignant exploration of life in Britain during the final months of the war and the early post-war period. It takes the form of a letter from a father (the narrator) to his newborn son, Timothy, providing a snapshot of the hopes, dreams, and challenges faced by the people of Britain during that transformative period (1945).

Director: Humphrey Jennings

Stars: Michael Redgrave, Myra Hess, John Gielgud


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