These programs an occasional group of films produced in Arabic for distribution to television stations in the Arab speaking world. Previous programs designed for use in the Middle East, in the late 1950s, had been produced in a format that would allow for versions in more than one language. The new programs were shot in Arabic through a series of interviews enabling participants to give an in depth account of what is was like for someone from the Arab world to be living in the UK. Moreover unlike previous films these were 28 minute films.
The films were:
Moslems in Britain - Manchester 1961(click here to view from BFI) this was one of four films to encourage people from Arabic speaking countries to come and work in Britain's industries. Aimed squarely at prospective migrants, the film presents an appealing portrait of Manchester as a warm and tolerant place offering a happy, prosperous life to the city's existing Muslim community. To enable subtitles for this film, once playing select CC in the video playback bar (at the bottom of the screen) and select 'English'.*
Moslems in Britain - Cardiff 1961(click here to view from BFI) Gamal Kinnay extols the joys of industrial Cardiff, in this film designed to encourage Arab workers to come to Britain. Inviting viewers on a tour of Cardiff's historical and cultural landmarks, Kinnay interviews various Arab residents and community leaders about their experiences of living and working in the Welsh capital. *To enable subtitles for this film, once playing select CC in the video playback bar (at the bottom of the screen) and select 'English'.*
Moslems in Britain - People 1964 (click here to view from BFI)this film features interviews students, scholars and businessmen enthusing about life in London. It places institutions such as the London School of Economics and SOAS at the forefront of London’s appeal to international students. Despite the cold climate, the interviewees enjoy life in the capital and the ‘international society’ it offers
Moslems in Britain - Places 1964 (click here to view from BFI)this film while in much the same format but it also showed something of the places for Islamic worship through visits to the Shah Jehan Mosque in Woking and the Islamic Cultural Centre in London
All the films were produced and directed by Jim Fares who was a staff member of Film Division. He used technical facilities provided by United Motion pictures..