Family Portrait
1950, English. Directed by Humphrey Jennings.
In preparation for the celebration of the 1951 Festival of Britain, this short film was released to assure British citizens of their nation's place in the world and of their own places within that nation. Illustrative scenes of farming, science, political, and social life are juxtaposed to present a familiar and reassuring image of Britain.
- Runtime
- 0h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 December 1950
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Humphrey Jennings
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Family Portrait runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
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Family Portrait isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1950. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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If you liked Family Portrait, try Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Directed by John Ford, The Class of ‘92.
Who directed Family Portrait?
Family Portrait (1950) was directed by Humphrey Jennings and stars Michael Goodliffe.