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RepositoryBill Douglas Centre Archives (GB 2869)
Ref NoBDC 1/COM/5/3
Date1986-1988
LevelFile
Extent1 file
TitlePremiere/Publicity
Creator NameDouglas; Bill (1934-1991); filmmaker
Jewell; Peter (1934- ); Douglas' friend and executor
DescriptionThe file contains: newspaper adverts for 'Comrades'; publicity leaflet; 'Comrades' press book; The British Council 1988 calendar - 'Comrades' featured in May; set of photographic portraits of Martyrs; stills of 'Comrades' commissioned by Curzon for publicity; set of 23 slides from the Curzon premiere of 'Comrades'; screening invitations for Cannes, BAFTA, NFT, TUC and Curzon; transcript of Q&A Douglas held after 'Comrades' screening in 1987 in Bridport; Invitation for National Press screening of 'Comrades' with cast luncheon; photo of Italian poster for 'Comrades'. Peter Jewell invitation for cast and crew screening of thye film. A5 publicity flyer for the release at Curzon West End.
FormatVarious formats
AdminHistory'Comrades' was released in August 1987 and distributed by Curzon. It premiered at Curzon West End's flagship cinema in London. The film few screenings outside of London, namely short runs at art-house cinemas and screenings at Bridport, near where the film was shot.
LanguageEnglish
AccessStatusOpen
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