
The Movies That Made Us(2019)
These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.


A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.

Mark Cousins
Presenter / Narrator

Mario Cordova
Narratore
The Story of Film: An Odyssey is a documentary series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of cinema history. Created by Tabitha Jackson, it stars Mark Cousins, Mario Cordova. A worldwide guided tour of the greatest movies ever made and the story of international cinema through the history of cinematic innovation.
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