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Fires Were Started
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Wikipedia article
'Fires Were Started' is a 1943 British film written and directed by Humphrey Jennings. Filmed in documentary style, it shows the lives of firefighters through the Blitz during the Second World War. The film uses actual firemen (including Cyril Demarne) rather than professional actors.
Production
Exterior shots were filmed on location, while the interior scenes were shot at Pinewood Studios. Jennings's first cut of the film was titled 'I Was a Fireman' and ran to 74 minutes. This was cut down to 65 minutes and released as 'Fires Were Started'.
Critical reception
Film critics mostly praised the film for its realism and documentary value, despite its reconstructions. Dilys Powell, of the 'Sunday Times' declared its authenticity to be 'moving and terrifying'.
See also
* BFI Top 100 British films
References
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