November 28, 2009
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Why Beauty Matters (2009)

Name: Why Beauty Matters
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-11-28

59m

Running Time

November 28, 2009
Release Date

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Plot.

Contemporary philosopher Roger Scruton presents a fascinating argument for the importance of beauty in our art and in our lives, and explores what truly is and is not beautiful, regardless of its beholder.

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Cast & Crew.

Roger Scruton

Himself

Louise Lockwood

Director

Details.

Release Date
November 28, 2009

Status
Released

Running Time
59m

Filming Locations
Friar Street · Poundbury, United Kingdom

Genres
Documentary

Last updated: 2025-02-13

Wiki.

Why Beauty Matters is a 2009 British documentary film directed by Louise Lockwood and written and presented by the philosopher Roger Scruton. Scruton argues for the importance and transcendental nature of beauty.

The film was a part of BBC's project Modern Beauty Season, which consisted of a number of programmes on the topic of beauty and modernity, broadcast during November and December 2009. Why Beauty Matters premiered on BBC Two on 28 November 2009.