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
| Director | Alison Grist |
|---|---|
| Producers | Sarah MacdonaldEdward Morgan |
- Oldest First
- Newest First
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.