Sir Steven Runciman: Bridge to the East (TV 1987)

A look at Byzantium through the eyes of one of Britain's greatest historians, Sir Steven Runciman, who guides us from the mosaics of Ravenna, to the beauty of Monemvassia, to the Ecumenical... See full summary »

Director:

Lydia Carras

Stars:

Alan Bates, Steven Runciman

Cast

Credited cast:
Alan Bates	...	Himself (voice)
Steven Runciman	...	Himself

Storyline

A look at Byzantium through the eyes of one of Britain's greatest historians, Sir Steven Runciman, who guides us from the mosaics of Ravenna, to the beauty of Monemvassia, to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, to spectacular Mistra and the harmony of its architecture.

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Plot Keywords:

historian | ecumenical patriarchate | byzantium | architecture | crusade | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | History

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1987 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Greece

Company Credits

Production Co:

Amaranth Film Partners, Channel Four, Greek Television ET-1

Technical Specs

Runtime:

54 min

Color:

Color

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