Coi Movies

Impressions of contemporary British arts and fashion. Summary of art through the ages taking in every thing from Mary Quant to the Marat/Sade...

2-6 March 1961 saw the Queen and Prince Philip make their first and only state visit to Iran. Their host was Mohammed Reza Pahlavi (1919-80), the...

A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

An account of the state visit to Britain by the President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, in June 1963. In London he accompanied the Queen on...

Featuring footage spanning from 1901 to 1985, this little-seen footage has been found from all across the UK. This programme allows an exploration...

Part of BFI collection "Police and Thieves."

The World Is Rich is a 1947 British documentary film directed by Paul Rotha about food shortages after World War II, outlining steps underway to deal...

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh undertook an official visit to the region in February 1966, as documented in this film. The destinations on this...

Even the most devout monarchist may feel uncomfortable watching this film - hindsight makes this a rather poignant experience. Although clearly...

Modern advice and old-fashioned values combine in this postwar animated health guide from the makers of Animal Farm.

Colin Welland presents this public information film about the hazards of nighttime driving.

Power cuts, housing shortages and exorbitant rents – Aberdeen man goes head to head with his greedy landlady.

An extended humorous public information film (lasting around fifteen minutes) narrated by Richard Wattis.

A film made for the Central Office of Information concerning Britain's coastline, with music by Michael Nyman.

Part of BFI collection "Portrait of a People."

Britain and Turkey had not always enjoyed the ‘special’ friendship referred to in the commentary. Their armies were on opposing sides in...

Reported cases of sexually transmitted disease took a sharp rise during and after World War II, but as this film testifies, sexual license amongst...

Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.

National insurance made amusing by the eccentric Richard Massingham.

A look at the work of a policeman in rural Scotland.