director:
Humphrey Jennings
genre:
Documentary
region:
United Kingdom
language:
English
length: 32m
release date: 1941-02-01
IMDb: tt0139358
overview
The Heart of Britain (1941) depicts wartime life in the North and Midlands, contrasting tranquil countryside with the grit of industry. From Sheffield steelworkers and Lancashire cotton mills to ARP squads, concerts, and choirs, the film highlights resilience in the face of bombing and concludes with the building of a Whitley bomber as a symbol of Britain’s strength.