The Story of Keep Calm and Carry On

Thu, Mar 15 2012 by | FILED UNDER: Design | Film

A short film that tells the story behind the ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster. Its origins at the beginning of WWII and its rediscovery in a bookshop in England in 2000, becoming one of the iconic images of the 21st century. Film, music, script and narration by Temujin Doran.

[via Barter Books]

Reader Comments (2)

1

sintoo, i love this short film and the timely message of the words on the poster,although it was written for proposes the war, it is a huge reminder for all to keep calm and carry on while we work to let go of our own internal wars. love your site!

2

i meant aintoo, not sintoo. perfect