Singapore on Film

This 2-part special brings to life the earliest footage of Singapore from 1900. Specially restored and digitised by the British Film Institute, this is Singapore history that's never been seen before.

Cast & Crew

Ep 1 A Vanished World
48 mins

Singapore in the early 1900s, the height of colonial rule. We see coolies sharing lunch, mourners at a grand funeral and Europeans having tea - brought vividly to life in these rare archival films.

Ep 1 A Vanished World

Singapore in the early 1900s, the height of colonial rule. We see coolies sharing lunch, mourners at a grand funeral and Europeans having tea - brought vividly to life in these rare archival films.

Ep 2 A Time of Change
48 mins

Singapore on Film explores fascinating footage of Singapore in the early part of the 20th century, much of it never before seen. Some of the material is from the British Film Institute where it has been restored and digitised. The programme explores ethnicity, class and identity in colonial Singapore.

Ep 2 A Time of Change

Singapore on Film explores fascinating footage of Singapore in the early part of the 20th century, much of it never before seen. Some of the material is from the British Film Institute where it has been restored and digitised. The programme explores ethnicity, class and identity in colonial Singapore.

Additional Information

Premiered2018
Genresinfo-ed, special, special documentary
Suitable For All Ages