British Cinema and Society: Chronology 1997–2010
British Cinema and Society: Chronology 1997-20010
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Introduction
This section takes us from the inception of the Tony Blair led 'New Labour' government which initially was interested in a 'Third Way' approach following on from the work of the sociologist Anthony Giddens up until a likely time of the next election. currently the tide seems to be turning against 'New' Labour which seems to have lost its zeal as well as its ideological perspectives.
From the perspective of cinema the period has seen many interesting changes and film. Many artidcles and references to them can be found on the Contemporary British Cinema hub page. This chronolgy follows earlier ones in providing links to external events of which one of the most significant has to be "9'11". Cinema often provides a social and cultural barometer of mood changes in the country and it will be interesting to see what tensions are explored in the next couple of years. With the growth of the concept of 'Cultural Industries' the links to film and cultural policy should also be of interest.
Chronology 1997-20010
Year |
Major Historical Events |
Major Film Industry Events |
Main films Produced |
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| 1997 |
May 2nd: Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown frees Chris Smith Secretary of State for New Department of Culture Media and Sport previously the Department of National Heritage |
Boyle: A Life Less Ordinary Madden: Mrs. Brown Winterbottom: Welcome to Sarajevo |
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| 1998 | Creation if British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) |
Ritchie: Lock, stock and Two Smoking Barrels Sofley: Wings of a Dove |
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| 1999 | Joint Tory and Labour Cultural Policy sees opening of Millenium Dome | Shakespeare in Love wins 7 Oscars |
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| 2000 |
UK Film Council established along with Regional Screen Agencies The New Cinema Fund replacing the BFI production board Premiere Fund was also founded at the UK Film Council to support the more commercial end of British filmmaking May 2nd: Towards a Sustainable Film Industry. Key Film Council Policy Document. |
ContemporaryBritish Directors Hub Page
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| 2001 |
June: Second Labour election victory September 11:Attacks destroy World Trade Centre in New York October 7th. US War against Afghanistan begins |
Funding the UK Film Industry |
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| 2002 | Launch of the Broadcasting and Creative Industries' Disability Network (BCIDN) | ||||||||||
| 2003 | February: US & British and some others invade Iraq |
July: Communications Act 2003. this removed other regulatory bodies and established Ofcom |
Hodges: I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
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| 2004 |
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| 2005 | May 2005: Third Labour election victory |
June: James Purnell new Minister of Broadcasting announces review into UK Film funding |
Mireilles: The Constant Gardner |
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| 2006 | April: United 93 by British director Paul Greengrass |
Loach: Wind That Shakes the Barley Winterbottom: The Road to Guantanamo |
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| 2007 |
July Northern Rock financial statement hints at future problems of the credit crunch The project of digitising all British media broadcasting begins in Whitehaven in Cumbria October: The Day the Music Industry died. Radiohead offer pay what you think download |
Helen Mirren wins Best Actress for The Queen at the Oscars
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| 2008 |
January: James Purnell is replaced by Andy Burnham as Britain's Secretary of Culture |
Feb: UK Film Council submission to Future Framework of State Funded Public Service Broadcasting February. Tilda Swinton wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress Atonement wins Bafta Best Film This is England wins Bafta Best British Film |
Maybury: The Edge of Love |
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| 2010 |
19 May 2008 22:26
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