Videos tagged with Leeds Metropolitan University

This video, "Warfare To Fairplay (2012)" from the Northern Film School, explores the historical evolution of sports and their connection to their origins in warfare. Produced in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, the animation draws inspiration from their extensive collection of arms and armor. The film specifically highlights the links between historical weaponry and the development of various sports, illustrating how martial activities have transformed into modern competitive games.

This short film, "The Archer" (2012), produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, explores the thematic connection between historical arms and armour collections and modern sports. The narrative centers on a young boy who finds inspiration in his lineage to pursue archery.

This video, "Tales Of Eupolous (2012)" from the Northern Film School, explores student filmmakers drawing inspiration from the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armor. The narrative focuses on the myth of the cheating Olympian, Eupolous, and highlights the links between historical artifacts and sports. While no specific firearms are mentioned by name, the context of arms and armor suggests a potential thematic exploration of historical weaponry and its connection to competitive endeavors.

This YouTube video showcases "Sports Day (2012)" from the Northern Film School. The project leverages the Royal Armouries' extensive collection of arms and armor as inspiration for student filmmakers. This particular film focuses on the historical and modern connections between the armory's collection and sports. The narrative features a Greek statue brought to life, which then attempts to participate in contemporary sporting events.

This is a description of a short animated film titled "When the Crow Flies," produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries education team. The animation depicts the Battle of the Somme from the perspective of a single soldier, aiming to illustrate themes core to the museum's collections. While the title and description focus on historical events and animation, no specific firearms, calibers, manufacturers, or related topics are mentioned.

This film, produced by the Royal Armouries education team and the Northern Film School, explores the historical and societal reasons behind civil disobedience. It specifically draws parallels between the Poll Tax Riots of 1381 and the more recent 1991 riots, examining the underlying causes and motivations for public unrest and protest. The film is part of a series that connects museum collections to broader historical issues.

This short film from the Northern Film School explores the evolution of nursing throughout the twentieth century, highlighting changes and continuities. Produced in collaboration with the Royal Armouries education team, the film delves into themes core to the museum's historical collections. It aims to provide insights into the nursing profession's development over decades.

This video, 'Florence and the Soldier (2010),' produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, explores how Florence Nightingale revolutionized medical care during the Crimean Wars. The film highlights key aspects of the museum's collections through nine short, two-minute segments, focusing on historical medical practices and potentially the weaponry or equipment of the era. It aims to educate viewers on the impact of Nightingale's work.

This video features different voices reading Wilfred Owen's poem 'Dulce Et Decorum Est' accompanied by a montage of World War One photographs. The project was a collaboration between the Royal Armouries education team in Leeds and the Northern Film School at Leeds Metropolitan University. It's part of a series of nine short films exploring themes central to the museum's collections.

This video, titled "Republic (2010)", is a short film produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries education team. The film uses the theme of a cross-country race to parallel and explore the nature of civil war. While firearms are not explicitly mentioned in the description, the collaboration with the Royal Armouries, a museum with extensive collections of arms and armor, suggests a potential thematic or contextual link, even if not directly about specific firearms in the film's narrative.

This video, "Two Children (2009)" by the Northern Film School, is a short film inspired by modern mass-produced arms and armor. It contrasts the lives of children working in sweatshops with those in more comfortable environments. The film was a collaborative project between the Royal Armouries education team in Leeds and the Northern Film School, aiming to depict issues relevant to museum collections.