The Story of Film: An Odyssey is a British documentary film about the history of cinema. Made in 2011, it was presented on television in 15 one-hour chapters spanning over 900 minutes. Northern Irish film critic Mark Cousins directed and narrated this documentary. It draws inspiration from his 2004 book, The Story of Film.
Here’s how you can watch and stream documentary via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is The Story of Film: An Odyssey available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Story of Film: An Odyssey is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
This documentary is a bold 15-part love letter to the movies guided by film historian Mark Cousins. It begins with the invention of motion pictures at the end of the 19th century. Interestingly, it concludes by showing the evolution of modern movies and cinema.
Watch The Story of Film: An Odyssey streaming via Amazon Prime Video
The Story of Film: An Odyssey is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
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The Story of Film: An Odyssey synopsis is as follows:
“A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.“
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
