British Arrows Advertising Awards Greatest Hits

Britain | 1976-2020 | various directors

For numerous years, we have presented an annual program of witty, inventive commercials that won British Arrows, the UK’s advertising awards. This year we offer a special show consisting mostly of standout selections from previous programs—the best of the best— including ads directed by Wes Anderson, Jonathan Glazer, Michel Gondry, and the late Alan Parker. (See the complete retrospective line-up here.) There are also seven new commercials made during the global pandemic lockdown. “You’ll find loads of self-deprecating humor, social satire and political provocation, singing and dancing, celebrities, and naughty innuendo, all influenced by developing technologies and changing attitudes.” –Walker Art Center. Cleveland premiere. 76 min. Special thanks to Deb Girdwood, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis. 

British Arrows Advertising Awards Greatest Hits, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 11/20 thru at least 1/3 via the link below. (Doing so supports the Cinematheque.) Screening fee is $12; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $10 (you must enter the code CLE), and you have 72 hours to watch the program. 

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/arrowscleveland