Tales From the Reading Room
Tales From the Reading Room
2000, English. Directed by Minkie Spiro.
An innovative docu-drama short revealing intimate tales of the many romantic encounters that blossomed amongst scholars during their study in the famous old British Library. This film is shot in the stunning circular reading room, and the production is given unique access to the dramatic closing of the room while removal men briskly pack away the antiquated books once thumbed by the likes of George Bernard Shaw and Karl Marx.
- Runtime
- 0h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 18 October 2000
- Written by
- Minkie Spiro
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Tales From the Reading Room runs 22 minutes (0h 22m).
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Which OTT platform is Tales From the Reading Room on?
Tales From the Reading Room isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 October 2000. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tales From the Reading Room?
If you liked Tales From the Reading Room, try McQueen, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, 42 Up.
Who directed Tales From the Reading Room?
Tales From the Reading Room (2000) was directed by Minkie Spiro and stars Amanda Boyle.