Public Information Film Movies

Unambiguous message, unpretentiously inventive animation and a blackly comic tone.

A surrealistic look at the future if man does not learn to control pollution.

Government information film on how to get maximum wear from a man's suit, narrated by one such suit in the form of an autobiography.

Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

Ernie tells Eric to ‘be wise’ and not drive home after their Christmas party.

Coast Guard film about the importance of life jackets. Stresses safety in boating and shows how boating accidents can happen.

This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

Power cuts, housing shortages and exorbitant rents – Aberdeen man goes head to head with his greedy landlady.

No man is an island, but Charley represents his nation in this economical cartoon tale of Britain’s economics.

This anti-smoking public information film has the kind of stylistic sheen often associated with 1980s British advertising, with its sci-fi setting,...

The sequel to Smoker of the Future, in which he has a child who will take after his father.

A short information film produced to get Britain ready for decimalisation.

A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

Intercuts scenes from Jack London's To build a fire with modern urban and rural winter scenes to point out the dangers of winter storms and low...

A short film about a planet whose inhabitants chew on poisonous blue sticks.

The film highlights the dangers of extreme heat and the importance of staying hydrated and cool. It portrays a conversation between two friends, one...

A doctor talks about the number of injuries and deaths resulting from automobile accidents.

Portrays the challenges of creating a film about nuclear disaster amid public apathy. It captures behind-the-scenes moments as the crew discusses the...

A former Doctor Who returns to Earth to deliver a road safety message.

This 1974 film is dedicated by the Chlorine Institute to the public interest. It is specifically intended to assist firefighters and other emergency...