A Hard Day's Night - Samira Ahmed (BFI Film Classics)

'A Hard Day's Night' by Samira Ahmad (BFI Film Classics series paperback) 

The joyful classic is examined by the acclaimed journalist showing how the film changed both The Beatles and pop music's relationship with the big screen. In a vivid and personal exploration, she shows how this black-and-white gem, shot in a documentary style and brimming with youthful energy, captured Britain at a moment of social transformation, with a portrayal of celebrity, camaraderie and media frenzy that still resonates today. Drawing on her own experience of first discovering the film as a child and going on to work in the television industry, Ahmed shines a spotlight on the craft behind its enduring appeal. With insights from members of the cast and crew, including her own new interviews, Ahmed highlights A Hard Day's Night's class and sexual politics, and adds a delightfully original analysis of the women in the film.