Film Industry: Introduction to the British film industry
1- A film is considered British if it is primarily produced, financed, or creatively controlled by UK-based companies or individuals, and meets official cultural or production criteria set by UK film bodies such as the British Film Institute. 2- Hollywood films are typically made with very large budgets, rely heavily on star actors, and focus on spectacle-driven, high-concept storytelling aimed at global audiences. In contrast, British films often work with smaller budgets and place greater emphasis on character, realism, and culturally specific stories. While British cinema can include big-budget films like Skyfall , it is more commonly associated with social realism and reflections of British life. Overall, Hollywood prioritises commercial scale, whereas British film prioritises cultural identity. 3- 1960s 4- During the 1970s, British films began to include more explicit sexual content and stronger depictions of violence, reflecting shifting social attitudes. Films l...