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London Symphony
A poetic journey through the capital, presenting an artistic snapshot of London as it stands today, and a celebration of its rich diversity of culture, architecture and religion.
Documentary 2017 72 mins Not rated
Director: Alex Barrett
Overview
London Symphony is a brand new silent film - a city symphony - which offers a poetic journey through the capital. It is an artistic snapshot of London as it stands today, and a celebration of its rich diversity of culture, architecture and religion. The film was nominated for the Michael Powell Award for Best British Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2017.
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