Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History
Apr 08, 2021 · 1h 23m
Director
Anthony WilksOverview
In this feature-length documentary, Anthony Wilks traces the connections between the events of Hobsbawm’s life and the history he told, from his teenage years in Germany as Hitler came to power and his communist membership, to the jazz clubs of 1950s Soho and the makings of New Labour, taking in Italian bandits, Peruvian peasant movements and the development of nationalism in the modern world, with help from the assiduous observations of MI5.
Cast of Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History
Crew of Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History
About Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History
What is Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History about?
In this feature-length documentary, Anthony Wilks traces the connections between the events of Hobsbawm’s life and the history he told, from his teenage years in Germany as Hitler came to power and his communist membership, to the jazz clubs of 1950s Soho and the makings of New Labour, taking in Italian bandits, Peruvian peasant movements and the development of nationalism in the modern world…
When was Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History released?
Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History was released on April 8, 2021.
How long is Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History?
Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Who directed Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History?
Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History was directed by Anthony Wilks.
Who is in the cast of Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History?
The cast of Eric Hobsbawm: The Consolations of History includes Eric Hobsbawm (Self), Frances Stonor Saunders (Self), Richard J. Evans (Self), John Foot (Self) and Stefan Collini (Self).