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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic (2017)

Movie ★ 7.3 59 min

Documentary

A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.

Jude Ho Director Alex Harding Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 28, 2017
Runtime
59 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt7783322
Studio
BBC Studios Documentary Unit

Themes

Cast

Imelda Staunton Imelda Staunton Narrator J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling Herself David Thewlis David Thewlis Himself Warwick Davis Warwick Davis Himself Evanna Lynch Evanna Lynch Herself Mark Williams Mark Williams Himself Miriam Margolyes Miriam Margolyes Herself

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Frequently asked questions

What is Harry Potter: A History Of Magic about?
A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.
Who directed Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic was directed by Jude Ho, Alex Harding.
Who stars in Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic stars Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, David Thewlis, Warwick Davis.
When was Harry Potter: A History Of Magic released?
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic is a 2017 documentary film.
Where can I watch Harry Potter: A History Of Magic?
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