Hidden City Blu-ray

'Hidden City' Director: Stephen Poliakoff (1987) BFI Blu-ray

A mystery wrapped in conspiracy and secrets, Hidden City tells the story of a writer sucked into a search for a lost piece of film by a video librarian. What they stumble upon are cover-ups, tense searches, and possible danger.

With the help of Krzysztof Kieślowski's early documentary shorts cinematographer Witold Stok , Poliakoff has crafted a rich look into London’s dark history, with disused tram-tunnels and long-forgotten subterranean chambers serving as the backdrop to explore the depths of the British pre-occupation with secrecy. Starring Charles Dance, Richard E. Grant and Bill Paterson.

Special features include:
- New audio commentary with writer and director Stephen Poliakoff and film critic Michael Brooke
- Treasures from the BFI National Archive (1903-1947, 58 mins): a selection of five archive gems, exploring some of the themes featured in Hidden City