Birmingham's Film Knight - Michael Balcon

An exhibition exploring the life and career of Birmingham born producer Sir Michael Balcon

Sir Michael Balcon was the most prominent and influential British filmmaker of the 20th century. He produced over 250 films, gave Alfred Hitchcock his first film role, and in 1948 he was knighted for his contribution to British cinema. He was also a born and bred Brummie.

Birmingham's Film Knight, curated by Roger Shannon (Edge Hill University), examines Balcon’s life and career through a Birmingham lens - from his early filmmaking adventures with Birmingham cinema pioneers, Oscar Deutsch and Victor Saville, to his work at the iconic Ealing Studios.

Exhibition opening times: week commencing 12 Sept open Monday-Friday 9-7pm, week commencing 19 September open Monday-Friday 9-7pm and Saturday 9-6pm. Closed on Sundays.

This exhibition is supported by Birmingham City University, and is also part of Birmingham Heritage Week.