Movies: Coi

On an English farm, six reckless children play at being a fierce band of Apache warriors, unaware of the many dangers to which they are exposed. (Public information short film produced on behalf of the British Government to warn children living in ru...

Documentary about shipbuilding on the Clyde. In 1960, Glasgow and other towns and ports on the River Clyde, on the west coast of Scotland, were still one of the world's great centres of shipbuilding. The film gives an idea of the business of building...

An African tribe in the Eastern Nigerian village of Umana work to build a maternity hospital, with the aid of government officials, and against the opposition of some tribal members....

A film made for the Central Office of Information concerning Britain's coastline, with music by Michael Nyman....

While a mother busies herself with sewing, a clock counts down the last minute of her daughter’s life as we hear a chilling voiceover reminding us to keep watch over our children when they're near traffic....

Warning children not to play near 'dark and lonely' water, a horror film style look and voice-over is used in this film to highlight the dangers....

Never Go With Strangers was intended for children aged between seven and ten and its purpose was ‘to warn them of the dangers of accepting lifts or presents from strangers’. Due to potential distress government officials instructed that the film only...

A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children....

Documentary about Sir Terence Conran, an English designer, restaurateur, retailer and writer....

Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE) provides trained agents, arms and other assistance to the European resistance groups fighting against Hitler. British agents, Captain Harry Rée DSO, OBE, Croix De Guerre, Médaille de la Résistance, aka "Fe...

Part of BFI collection "Design for Today."...

A musical celebration of British innovations within a typical home. Part of BFI collection "Design for Today."...

Reported cases of sexually transmitted disease took a sharp rise during and after World War II, but as this film testifies, sexual license amongst soldiers on the frontline wasn't the sole cause. Back on the home front, for many women, like Joan from...

A former Doctor Who returns to Earth to deliver a road safety message....

Short public information film showing housewives' efficient and hygienic methods of food storage....

Power cuts, housing shortages and exorbitant rents – Aberdeen man goes head to head with his greedy landlady....

A soon-to-be born baby learns about the kinds of schools he will attending in the years following his birth....

Impressions of contemporary British arts and fashion. Summary of art through the ages taking in every thing from Mary Quant to the Marat/Sade production. Made for the Montreal "Expo '67" exhibition....

Popular animated character Charley explains the National Insurance Act, which was legislation that made health insurance available to all British citizens....

A documentary featuring mid-century design. Includes footage of many products, plus some architecture....