Movie

Tales From the Reading Room

An innovative docu-drama short revealing intimate tales of the many romantic encounters that blossomed amongst scholars during their study in the famous old British Library. This film is shot in the stunning circular reading room, and the production is given unique access to the dramatic closing of the room while removal men briskly pack away the antiquated books once thumbed by the likes of George Bernard Shaw and Karl Marx.

Director

Minkie Spiro

Screenplay

Minkie Spiro

Status

Released

Release date

18/10/2000

Original language

English