Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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Ghostbusters

A very special family-friendly screening for our Philosophy on Film strand, exploring the philosophical questions raised by this fascinating classic adaptation.

Musical • Magical • Joyful

Part of Philosophy & Film

Part of Explore

Get into the chocolate-eating spirit with this iconic and scrumdiddlyumptious version of Roald Dahl's much-loved classic. A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.

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Duration

1hr 40mins

Director

Mel Stuart

Distributor

Park Circus

Featuring

Gene Wilder • Jack Albertson • Peter Ostrum

Year

1971

Country of origin

UK • USA

Language

English

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Part of Philosophy & Film

In this ongoing series, presented by Joe Saunders, we're joined by a guest philosopher to guide us through the fascinating interplay between philosophy and film.

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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