Cine Snapshots - 1938

Whether it’s the height of the war or its aftermath makes no difference to these children enjoying themselves: at the seaside, on V E Day and around the bomb sites of Sheffield.

You can almost hear the cheers in this gorgeous silent film of VE day celebrations on the red, white and blue decked streets of Gateshead

Charming amateur film of the 1930-31 Marylebone Cricket Club team relaxing while on tour in South Africa.

Join four clean-cut intrepid youngsters on an awfully big 1940s adventure as they sing and cycle their way around the youth hostels of scenic Scotland in glorious colour. Tally ho!

A starkly beautiful portrait of crofting life in Flodabay on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides.

Hardy salmon fishermen on the scenic shores of Skye work their nets in pursuit of a plentiful silver paycheck in this award winning early colour educational film from 1938.

Home-movie snapshots of life and work in Shantou in Guangdong Province, South China.

Vivid views of pre-war Hong Kong.

A fascinating film about expat life in Hong Kong; featuring amazing views of open countryside, a steeplechase and frolics on the beach at Repulse Bay.

This intimate study of Hong Kong explores the life and landscape of the former British colony in exquisite detail.

The daily grind for Hong Kong dockers and farmers, captured by an amateur filmmaker.

Get close to the action with this high-octane footage of a traditional Chinese water sport.

Experience life in Crossmaglen by spending the day with Minnie Clarke.

Artist William Campbell introduces the tools of his trade as he paints for Ulster Television’s cameras

A brief encounter between film director David Lean and Leonard Cheshire, who speaks about his work in India for disabled people

This documentary charts the progress and challenges of disabled people living in the community.