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Civilisation (1969): Cast

Civilisation (1969) movie poster

Civilisation is a 1969 documentary directed by Michael Gill and Peter Montagnon, starring Kenneth Clark.

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Civilisation (1969) movie poster
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Civilisation About?

The premise of Civilisation without spoilers.

Sir Kenneth Clark guides us through the ages, exploring the glorious rise of Western civilisation. Beginning with the bleakness of the Dark Ages and moving through to the present day, the programme examines how civilisation is articulated and expressed in some of humankind’s finest works of art, revealing the cultural achievements that define each era.

Civilisation Themes & Keywords

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  • tv mini series
  • art documentary
  • history documentary
  • intelligence
  • christianity
  • medicis
  • rome italy
  • florence italy
  • wealth
  • viking
  • vatican
  • toleration
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  • tolerance
  • stoicism
  • sistine chapel
  • ship
  • sculpture
  • science
  • salon
  • renaissance
  • reformation
  • pope
  • poetry
  • painting
  • opera
  • nature
  • monticello
  • middle ages
  • literature
  • leisure
  • law
  • justice
  • islam
  • humanism
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  • femininity
  • enlightenment
  • encyclopedia
  • crusade
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  • chivalry
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  • abbot
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Cast & crew

Civilisation Cast

Kenneth Clark stars in Civilisation. Directed by Michael Gill and Peter Montagnon.

From the directors

More from Michael Gill and Peter Montagnon

More films directed by Michael Gill and Peter Montagnon: Giacometti and Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait.

Details

Civilisation Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “西方艺术史话” and “Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clarke”.

Also known as
  • 西方艺术史话
  • Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clarke
  • Civilisation: A Personal View by Lord Clark
  • A civilizáció, ahogyan Kenneth Clark látja
  • Цивилизация
  • 文明的轨迹

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FAQ

Civilisation FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Director, cast and post-credit scenes of Civilisation, each answered in a sentence.

Who directed Civilisation?

Civilisation was directed by Michael Gill and Peter Montagnon.

More films by Michael Gill

Who is in the cast of Civilisation?

Civilisation stars Kenneth Clark.

Does Civilisation have a post-credit scene?

No. Civilisation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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