The Royal Mail today launched a new series of stamps celebrating some of the best of British cinema. Featuring key scenes from these much-loved classics, six of them are available in postcard sized collectors' editions, as follows:-
- A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
- Chariots of Fire (1981)
- Secrets & Lies (1996)
- Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
"We are delighted to present this celebration of our home-grown film industry, which features six classic British films that have enjoyed global success in the post-war era," said the Royal Mail on its webste.
A miniatures sheet depicting scenes from four acclaimed 1930s documentaries is also available, with stills from the following films:-
- Night Mail
- Love on the Wing
- A Colour Box
- Spare Time
Since 1995, the US has been celebrating one iconic film star on a stamp each year. This year it is featuring Charlton Heston.
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