If (1968) | Cast and Crew

Duration: 41'54''

Synopsis

With its portrayal of youthful rebellion in an English public school, Lindsay Anderson's controversial film "If" helped push the boundaries of British cinema during the 1960s. Kirsty Wark chairs a discussion about the film's production and impact, reuniting some of the key people who created it.

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