The Heart of Britain

(1941)

★ 6.7 IMDb · 8 votes

Genres: Documentary

Year: 1941

Runtime: 32 мин

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Humphrey Jennings

Plot

The Heart of Britain (1941) depicts wartime life in the North and Midlands, contrasting tranquil countryside with the grit of industry. From Sheffield steelworkers and Lancashire cotton mills to ARP squads, concerts, and choirs, the film highlights resilience in the face of bombing and concludes with the building of a Whitley bomber as a symbol of Britain’s strength.