New British Cinema from 'Submarine' to '12 Years a Slave': The Resurgence of British Film-making

Over the past year the success of British films at international film festivals - as well as the numerous awards bestowed on 12 Years a Slave - have demonstrated that British cinema has undergone a genuine renaissance that has caused new voices to emerge. At the same time, directors whose work has enthralled over the past five years have also continued to develop and expand their visions. The boundaries of British film-making are being redefined.

This book is a succinct history of both the ancient Olympics and their modern resurgence.