Philip Pullman: Angels and Daemons(2018)

Philip Pullman: Angels and Daemons is a documentary following acclaimed fantasy author Philip Pullman in his Oxford home. Filmmaker Alan Yentob explores how the former teacher became one of contemporary literature's most celebrated voices, tracing his journey from the classroom to international bestseller status. The film examines Pullman's creative process and the philosophical ideas that shaped his work, particularly his complex relationship with organised religion. Through intimate conversations and insights into his life, Yentob reveals the man behind His Dark Materials and other provocative novels that have sparked both devotion and controversy. This portrait captures Pullman as both storyteller and public intellectual, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a writer who has consistently challenged conventional thinking through his fiction.