Films & Shows from Gpo (General Post Office) Film Unit
Welcome to our dedicated collection of titles produced by Gpo (General Post Office) Film Unit. Renowned for its creative vision, quality craftsmanship, and cinematic innovation, Gpo (General Post Office) Film Unit has contributed some of the most memorable and influential works to the world of film and television. Whether you’re a longtime follower of their productions or discovering their catalogue for the first time, this selection offers a window into the storytelling excellence and artistic flair that define Gpo (General Post Office) Film Unit’s legacy.
Trade Tattoo (1937)
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Trade Tattoo went even further than Rainbow Dance in its manipulation of the Gasparcolor process. The original black and white footage consisted of outtakes from GPO Film Unit documentaries such as Night Mail. Lye transformed this footage in what has been described as the most intricate job of film printing and color grading ever attempted. Animated words and patterns combine with the live-action footage to create images as complex and multi-layered as a Cubist painting. Music was provided by the Cuban Lecuona Band. With its dynamic rhythms, the film seeks (in Lye’s words) to convey “a romanticism about the work of the everyday in all walks