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Journey into Spring (1957)
 

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DirectorRalph Keene
Production CompanyBritish Transport Films
ProducerIan Ferguson
Director of PhotographyPatrick Carey
EditorRalph Sheldon
Commentary Written byLaurie Lee
MusicEdward Williams

Flora and fauna around the village of Selbourne, Hampshire, during springtime.

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With commentary by the poet Laurie Lee, and camerawork by renowned wildlife cinematographer Patrick Carey, director Ralph Keene set a precedent at BTF for a long line of films in the field of natural history. A favourite of Edgar Anstey's, Journey into Spring is the winner of six international film awards, and was nominated for an Oscar.

Steven R Foxon

*This film is included in the BFI British Transport Films DVD compilation 'Off the Beaten Track'.

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SEE ALSO
Between the Tides (1958)
British Transport Films
Journey Times