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BFI Short Sharp Shocks Vol.2
70.98 AUD
The latest in the critically acclaimed BFI Flipside series – continuing its ongoing mission to curate an alternative Brit-screen history of overlooked rarities in deluxe home-entertainment editions – is a second edition of strange, striking, thrilling, horrific, eerie and eccentric short subjects from the heyday of the British cinematic supporting programme.This carefully-curated collection includes a plethora of sought-after titles, many newly remastered in HD for the very first time – and showcases an eclectic range of delights spanning the second half of the 20th century.A Lavish double-disc limited edition set, it comes complete with an illustrated booklet with full credits and new contextual writing on the film by devotees of the field. Expect strange, spooky stories, odd twists in the tale, imaginative low-budget weirdness and oodles of atmosphere in these juicy bite-size morsels of cult film delight from decades gone by.
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BFI Jubilee: 40th Anniversary Edition (Dual Format Edition)
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The mythological past and bleak future converge on the sparse, grey streets of London in this cult classic of the punk era.Queen Elizabeth 1 and her occult aide Dr John Dee (brilliantly played by Jenny Runacre and Richard O'Brien, respectively) travel into the future, encountering the megalomania of big business as well as gangs of violent, marauding killers.Director Derek Jarman doesn't spare the shocks while electrifying punk rock numbers are delivered by Jayne County and Adam AntNewly available as a Dual Format Edition for the very first time, the film is a 2K remaster from the original camera negatives, and comes bolstered by an extensive array of extras.Special Features:Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionA Message from the Temple (1981, 5 mins)Toyah Wilcox: Being Mad (2014, 8 mins): The singer and actress looks back on her role in JubileeJordan remembers Jubilee (2018): Punk icon Jordan looks back on her friendship with Derek Jarman and the making if JubileeLee Drysdale remembers Jubilee (2018): Derek Jarman's friend and, later collaborator Lee Drysdale recalls his unconventional involvement in the making of JubileeJubilee image galleryFully illustrated booklet with writing on the film by Will Fowler, an original review and full film credits
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BFI Comrades (1 Blu-Ray and 2 DVDs)
66.98 AUD
Bill Douglas' beautiful film Comrades tells the epic story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, six Dorset labourers deported to Australia in the 1830s for forming a trade union. Unfolding in the pastoral haze of Dorset and the blinding light of Australia, Douglas has created a film rich with carefully layered visual illusions and nuances. With lovely, profound performances throughout, the story - a compelling account of struggle and injustice - becomes an epic tale about history, storytelling and the way we see our world.This three disc set from a director of singular vision - better known for his autobiographical Trilogy (My Childhood (1972), My Ain Folk (1973), My Way Home (1978) is presented in a new HD restoration on DVD and Blu-ray, with a wealth of special features.
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BFI Girl with Green Eyes
63.98 AUD
In Dublin, two shop assistants share a room. One, Kate (Rita Tushingham), is a quiet, rather naïve young woman, while the other, Baba (Lynn Redgrave), is vivacious and ebullient with an eye for the boys. But when the two befriend a quiet, middle-aged writer (Peter Finch, Network, he makes a beeline for the shy, and lonely Kate. A bittersweet story of an extraordinary romance.Beautifully scripted by Edna O'Brien from her own best-selling novel, and brilliantly directed by regular Woodfall collaborator Desmond Davies. This film went on to win a Golden Globe whilst both Tushingham, and Redgrave (for only her second credited performance) were nominated for BAFTAs.Special features:Presented in High DefinitionRita Tushingham on Girl With Green Eyes (2018, 7 mins): the actor recalls her time on the filmFilm Poetry: Desmond Davis (2018, 24 mins): director Desmond Davis discusses his career, including his work on WoodfallFood For a Blluuusssshhhhh (1959, 31 mins): surrealist-influenced student film by Free Cinema pioneer Elizabeth RussellThe Peaches (1964, 16 mins): coming-of-age fantasy by Walter LassallyIllustrated booklet with new writing by Melanie Williams and Michael Brooke, plus full film credits
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BFI Mary Queen of Scots
63.98 AUD
The historical rivalry between two of Britain's most fascinating monarchs is brought brilliantly to life in this thrilling period drama.When the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots (Vanessa Redgrave) returns to her homeland to claim her throne, the court of her cousin, the Protestant Elizabeth I (Glenda Jackson) in neighbouring England, is thrown into turmoil, as the question of succession becomes an ever-pressing concern to the 'Virgin Queen'. Political machinations and intrigue abound as the competing camps jostle for dominance, with the threat of the executioner's axe looming large.Stunning performances by Oscar-winners Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson are supported by a stellar ensemble cast including Trevor Howard, Ian Holm and Timothy Dalton, and an Oscar-nominated score by John Barry.Presented in High DefinitionAudio commentary by film historian and critic Sergio Mims (2020)Isolated John Barry score with commentary from film historians Nick Redman and Jon BurlingameRiding High (2022, 6 mins): actor Frances White recalls a few of her most memorable experiences on locationThe Guardian Lecture: Glenda Jackson (1982, 77 mins, audio only): the actor interviewed at the National Film TheatreNow and Then: Vanessa Redgrave (1968, 30 mins): the actor is interviewed by Bernard Braden for his never broadcast seriesPromotional trailer (1971, 4 mins)Image galleryNewly created audio description trackNewly commissioned reversible sleeve art by artist David Downton***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Illustrated booklet with a new essay by Ellen Cheshire and selected biographies by John Oliver
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BFI Babymother
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Babymother follows young black woman Anita (Anjela Lauren Smith), who dreams of becoming a successful dancehall deejay, whilst juggling the difficulties of raising her two children on a Harlesden housing estate. Her ambitious babyfather Byron (Wil Johnson, Outlander) forges his own music career, unashamedly stealing lyrics from Anita in the process. Supported by her rude girl friends Anita is determined to make her mark, culminating in a dancehall battle against Byron.Widely considered to be the first truly black British musical, director Julian Henriques uses music to uncover the energetic culture beating at the heart of Harlesden's streets and estates. Featuring music by Beres Hammond and Carroll Thompson this 90's gem stars familiar faces from stage and screen including Corinne Skinner-Carter (Burning an Illusion, Pressure) as Anita's mum and Don Warrington (Rising Damp, Death in Paradise) as ruthless promoter Luther. Babymother is released here for the first time on Blu-ray, newly remastered by the BFI.Newly remastered in 2K by the BFIWe the Ragamuffin (1992, 26 mins): Julian Henriques' urban musical showcases the style, vernacular and vibrancy of British Caribbean Dancehall cultureJulian Henriques and Parminder Vir on Babymother (2021): director and co-writer Julian Henriques and producer Parminder Vir talk about the production history of Babymother in the this new interviewAnjela Lauren Smith in conversation with Corrina Antrobus (2021): Actress Anjela Lauren Smith talks to film programmer and writer Corrina Antrobus about her role in BabymotherCarroll Thompson in conversation with Rōgan Graham (2021): the singer and songwriter discusses her role as music consultant on Babymother with journalist and film writer Rōgan GrahamArchive Q&A / Babymother Gallery (1998): an archive Q&A with Julian Henriques and Parminder Vir, recorded at the BFI's National Film Theatre on 9th September 1998. Plays over a selection of stills and production documents.We the Ragamuffin GalleryTrailer **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Booklet featuring writing on the film by Stuart Hall and producer Parminder Vir and original press material for both We the Ragamuffin and Babymother
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BFI Stockholm my Love (Dual Format)
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The latest film by British auteur Mark Cousins (I am Belfast, The Story of Film). Stockholm My Love follows the footsteps of Alva Achebe (Neneh Cherry), a Swedish architect fascinated by the way buildings influence lives, but haunted by a tragic event from her past.Filmed on the streets of the Swedish capital by Cousins and acclaimed cinematographer Christopher Doyle (best known for his work with Wong Kai Wai on In the Mood for Love), Stockholm My Love is a visually stunning essay film about loss and rejuvenation. The film marks the acting debut of acclaimed musician and singer Neneh Cherry.Special Features:Behind-the-scenes making of featurette (2016)Mini films of key locations that feature in the film (2016)Filmed bus tour around Stockholm with Mark Cousins, produced by the Swedish Film Institute (2016)Theatrical and teaser trailersFully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by critic Ian Christie and full film credits
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BFI Atoll K [Dual Format]
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The feature film finale of cinema's most-beloved comedy duo, Atoll K marked Laurel and Hardy's long-delayed big-screen return. The two great clowns, lured back to the screen amidst the extensive stage tours of Europe that formed the poignant coda to their career, here embark upon a ramshackle sea voyage to save Stan's Pacific-island inheritance. This ambitious attempt to invest their time-honed slapstick with a satirical edge is a testament to the duo's indefatigable comic antics. The BFI is proud to release the longest-ever English language cut of this historically important film, presented for the first time in High Definition and showcasing a new 2K restoration by the BFI using original 35mm nitrate film elements. Special features: Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition Mother's Baby Boy (1914, 4 mins) Something in Her Eye (1915, 11 mins) Do You Love Your Wife? (1919, 14 mins) Somewhere in Wrong (1925, 23 mins) Should Men Walk Home? (1927, 27 mins) Laurel and Hardy in Tynemouth, aka Grand Hotel (1932, 11 mins) Laurel and Hardy in Scotland (1947, 3 mins) Railway Birthday Party (1947, 2 mins) Laurel and Hardy Return to the UK (1952, 2 mins) US trailer (c1954) German trailer (c1951) Interview With Stan Laurel (1957, 80 mins, audio only): Stan discusses his life and work with Arthur B Friedman in a recoding made a week after Ollie's death
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BFI Nineteen Eighty-Four (Dual Format Edition)
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George Orwell's enduring dystopian masterpiece is brought vividly to life in this celebrated BBC production.Adapted by Nigel Kneale (The Quatermass Experiment), Nineteen Eighty-Four broke new ground for television drama when first broadcast in 1954. Featuring a stunning central performance from Peter Cushing as the doomed Winston Smith, this highly influential small screen landmark has been newly restored by the BFI using original film materials from the BBC archiveOne of the most requested BBC productions it's presented here for the very first time on Blu-ray and DVD and released to coincide with Kneale's centenary. Experience Orwell's haunting vision of a world dictated by tyranny and propaganda; Big Brother is watching.Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionNewly recorded commentary by Jon Dear, also featuring Toby Hadoke and Andy MurrayNigel Kneale: Into the Unknown (2022): writer, actor and stand-up comedian Toby Hadoke in conversation with Kneale biographer and programmer Andy Murray. Together they try to unpick who Nigel Kneale was, what he did and why his work still matters in 2022Late Night Line-Up (1965, 25 mins): excerpt from a rarely seen episode of the BBC series featuring Nigel Kneale, Peter Cushing, Yvonne Mitchell, Andre Morell and Rudolph Cartier Ministry of Truth (2022): Oliver Wake is interviewed by the BFI's Dick Fiddy as he dispels some of the myths surrounding the production and looks at the controversy it causedIllustrated booklet with new writing by Oliver Wake and David RyanNewly commissioned sleeve art by Matt Needle**All extras are subject to change**
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BFI Love on the Dole - Dual Format (Includes DVD)
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Originally banned by the British Board of Film Censors for being a 'very sordid story in very sordid surroundings', Love on the Dole, was made in 1941 at a time when social conditions had been radically changed by the Second World War.Set in 1930s Salford, at the height of the Great Depression, young Harry Hardcastle (Geoffrey Hibbert, In Which We Serve) and his sister Sally (Deborah Kerr, The King and I) fall victim to poverty and unemployment, meaning they need to make difficult decisions to survive. Although the film deals with the Depression, mass unemployment, poverty and riots, the film retains positivity by reinforcing the view that Britain and its working classes had survived incredible hardships and would conquer anything which faced them. Peppered with references to a new start and a better future, where everybody lends a hand the film is optimistic in its nod to the liberal democracy Britain had retained despite the war.Adapted from the novel of the same name by Walter Greenwood the film was much-praised by critics upon its release.Extras:New High Definition transferOur Film (Harold French, 1942): Enthralling propaganda film contrasting the Russian home front with the BritishThe Call for Arms (Brian Desmond Hurst, 1940): Government sponsored film about life at a munitions factoryIsland People (Paul Rotha, 1940): a film surveying of aspects of the British way of life, as seen through French eyesIllustrated booklet with new writing and full film credits
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BFI Werner Herzog Collection
147.98 AUD
The Werner Herzog Collection - an extensive Blu-ray box set compiling 18 films from the legendary German director. Features digitally remastered presentations of classics such as Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972); The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974); Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) and Fitzcarraldo (1982) plus many of Herzog's hugely acclaimed short films. Extras include Jack Bond's long-unseen South Bank Show on Herzog from 1982 and Les Blank's Burden of Dreams.Contents:The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz (1967)Last Words (1968)Precautions Against Fanatics (1969)Fata Morgana (1971)Handicapped Future (1971)Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972)Land Of Silence and Darkness (1971)Stroszek (1977)The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (1974)Heart of Glass (1976)How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck (1978)Woyzeck (1979)Nosferatu (1979)Fitzcarraldo (1982)Huie's Sermon (1983)God's Angry Man (1983)Cobre Verde (1987)Special Features:All Films Digitally Remastered to High DefinitionAlternative German and English version of Nosferatu, the VampyreNosferatu - On set documentary (1979, 13 mins)Burden of Dreams (1982, 93 mins)South Bank Show: Werner Herzog (Jack Bond, 1982, 50 mins)Illustrated Booklet with Extensive Essay by Laurie Johnson; Full Film CreditsCast and Crew: Directed by Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man, Rescue Dawn, Encounters at the End of the World).Starring Klaus Kinski (Nosferatu, Fitzcarraldo).
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BFI Odds Against Tomorrow (Dual Format)
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Considered by many to be the last of the true 40s and 50s film noirs, Odds Against Tomorrow is the story of a daring robbery gone wrong.When ruthless killer Earle Slater (Robert Ryan) teams up with crooked ex-cop Dave Burke (Ed Begley), and gambler Johnny Ingram (Harry Belafonte) to rob a New York bank, things quickly start to go wrong. Fuelled by his racist hatred, Earle continually clashes with Johnny resulting in the heist quickly spiralling out of control. With the escalating tension comes increasing violence as Slater's prejudice drives both him and Ingram to the very edge.With its dark jazz score and brooding atmosphere Odds Against Tomorrow represents one of the most important films about race and racism, and was directed by 4 time Oscar winner Robert Wise (The Sound of Music, West Side Story).ExtrasOriginal trailerFully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film
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BFI The Spoilers
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Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott and John Wayne wrestle with love and greed in this all-star gold rush adventure set in a turn-of-the-century Alaskan boomtown .Dietrich is savvy saloon owner Cherry Malotte, whose honest former beau (Wayne) looks like being swindled out of his claim by no-good town kingpin McNamara (Scott). It's a tale as wild as the frozen north itself, featuring an all-out fight to the finish between western icons Wayne and Scott, which is still considered one of the most spectacular action sequences ever filmed.
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BFI The Adventures of Prince Achmed
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The Adventures of Prince Achmed was the first feature-length animation in film history, created by Lotte Reiniger and hand-tinted frame by frame. Based on 'The Arabian Nights', this classic film tells the epic tale of Prince Achmed, who is tricked into mounting a magical flying horse by a wicked sorcerer. The horse carries Achmed off on a series of adventures, over the course of which he joins forces with a young Aladdin, battles ogres and monsters and romances the beautiful Princess Peri Banu. Newly mastered to High Definition, this exquisite film is presented with the original Wolfgang Zeller score, as well as a newly-created track which combines the Zeller score with a voice over (by actress Penelope McGhie) based on Reiniger's own telling of the tale. Also included in this Dual Format Edition is an extensive selection of Lotte Reiniger's celebrated animated shorts, including The Lost Son, Star of Bethlehem, The Flying Coffer and the 'Dr Dolittle' films (Trip to Africa, In Cannibal Land, The Lion's Den). Special Features: New High Definition transfer of the film All films presented in both High Definition and Standard Definition Original Wolfgang Zeller score Optional narration soundtrack The Flying Coffer (1921, 9 mins): the Emperor of China banishes his daughter's mortal suitors in Lotte Reiniger's first film using silhouette animation The Marquess' Secret (1922, 2 mins): early advertising film for Nivea Dr Dolittle and His Animals (1928, 31 mins): a series of three short films about the famous doctor and his menagerie The Lost Son (14 mins): a prodigal son returns in Lotte Reiniger's colour version of the Biblical story Star of Bethlehem (18 mins): three wise men follow the star to Bethlehem animated in colour by Lotte Reiniger
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BFI Mr Topaze (Dual Format)
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Chosen by the British public to be digitised by the BFI in 2016, Peter Sellers directs and stars in this bittersweet character comedy based on a Marcel Pagnol short story. Described by Sellers biographer, Roger Lewis, as a lost classic, Mr Topaze marked the actor's official directorial debut, and teams him with his Ladykillers (1955) and Pink Panther series co-star Herbert Lom in a cast that also features Billie Whitelaw, Leo McKern, John le Mesurier and Joan Sims. Playing the eponymous Mr Topaze, a poor, provincial French schoolteacher slowly corrupted by big business, Sellers' is at the peak of his powers. Unseen for decades, this lost British comedy classic is available for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD and is essential viewing for fans of Sellers unique brand of humour. Special Features: Original Other extras TBC Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
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BFI The Phantom of the Opera (Dual Format Edition)
62.98 AUD
BFI Video proudly presents this definitive three-disc Dual Format Edition of this celebrated classics of silent film and horror cinema.Lon Chaney, 'the man of a thousand faces', gives his most famous performance in this first version of the oft-filmed tale. Based on Gaston Leroux's novel, Chaney stars as the 'Phantom', living in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, who falls in love with the voice of a young opera singer. Infatuated, he kidnaps her, dragging her to the depths below where she will sing only for him.Directed by Rupert Julian, this lavish 1925 production launched the Hollywood Gothic style - which would become the trademark of Universal horror films.Original prints of the film were fully tinted, with some sequences in Technicolor, and a rooftop scene using a special process that enabled the Phantom's cloak to show red against the blue night sky. This Photoplay restoration carefully re-instates all these effects, and is accompanied by Carl Davis' celebrated score which draws heavily on Gounod's Faust, which is the opera being performed in the film.Contents:Presented in both High Definition and Standard DefinitionNewly restored presentation of the tinted and toned 1929 version, with Carl Davis scoreHigh Definition presentation of the 1925 version, with newly-commissioned piano accompanimentOriginal trailers for the 1925 and 1929 versionsThe 'Man with the Lantern' sequenceSequences from the sound versionLon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000, Kevin Brownlow, 86 mins, DVD only): Kevin Brownlow's definitive documentaryFully illustrated booklet with essays, film notes and creditsCast and Crew: Starring Lon Chaney.Directed by Rupert Julian
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BFI The Complete Humphrey Jennings - Volume 3
63.98 AUD
This Dual Format Edition completes the BFI's acclaimed Complete Humphrey Jennings collection, making available all the films directed by Britain's greatest filmmakers available on Blu-ray and DVD.The films of Humphrey Jennings have proved hugely influential over the last 60 years - his influence can be felt in the work of Lindsay Anderson (If...) and more recent filmmakers, such as Kevin MacDonald (Touching the Void, Marley). Jennings was also a major influence for Frank Cottrel Boyce and Danny Boyle, whose 2012 Olympics ceremony used Jennings' book, Pandæmonium, as its inspiration.Films Comprise:The Eighty Days (1944)A Diary for Timothy (1945)A Defeated People (1946)The Cumberland Story (1947)The Dim Little Island (1949)Family Portrait (1950)Special Features:V.1 (1944): a shorter cut of The Eighty Days, made for overseas distributionThe Good Life (1951): Jennings' final film
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BFI The Day The Earth Caught Fire
60.98 AUD
Newly remastered by the BFI National Archive and available in high definition for the very first time, this is the definitive version of the classic British science fiction thriller.When the USA and Russia simultaneously test atomic bombs, the earth is knocked off its axis and set on a collision course with the sun. As the planet inexorably heats up and society slowly breaks down, Peter Stenning (Edward Judd), a washed-up Daily Express reporter, breaks the story and sets about investigating the government cover-up.Made at a time when the nuclear threat of the Cold War loomed large, The Day the Earth Caught Fire is an expertly crafted British science fiction film that boasts a BAFTA winning screenplay, gritty characters and a vision of end-of-days London that really burns. Also Starring Leo McKern (Rumpole of the Bailey) and Janet Munro, and directed by veteran Val Guest (The Quatermass Xperiment).Bonus Features:Brand new 4 K High Definition digital restoration by the BFI national archive.The H-bomb (David Villiers, 1956, 21 mins): Civil defence film showing by diagrams and demonstrations the damage that might be expected from a ten megaton bomb.Operation Hurricane (Ronald Stark, 1952, 33 mins): The work involved in, and the research behind, Britain's first atomic bomb tests.The Hole in the Ground (David Cobham, 1962, 30 mins): A dramatisation of nuclear attack demonstrating of the operation of Britain's warning system for atomic war.The Day the Earth Caught Fire: An Audio Appreciation by Graeme Hobbs (9 mins)Original trailerStills galleryCast and Crew:Starring Leo McKern (Rumpole of the Bailey, The Prisoner), Edward Judd (Island of Terror), Janet Munro. Directed by Val Guest (The Quartermass Experiment, Hell is a City)
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BFI Underground - Limited Edition
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This Palme d'or winning film, directed by Emir Kusturica, uses the epic story of two friends to portray the history of Yugoslavia. The film follows two underground black market weapons manufacturers, Marko and Blacky, in Belgrade. Their story begins in WWII, selling weapons to the Communist resistance, and culminates when they re-emerge from the subterranean shelter during the Yugoslavian Civil War in the 1990s. The film is a testament to Kusturica’s talent and won him his second Palme d’Or - something which only seven directors have ever managed to achieve. One of the most iconic features of the film is its unique soundtrack by Goran Bregović several songs from the album such as Mesečina and Kalašnjikov, became classic brass-band hits. This DVD premier release of Kusturica's celebrated film is presented with the complete 5-hour TV version, Once Upon a Time There Was A Country and Aleksandar Manic’s Shooting Days: Emir Kusturica Directs Underground. Extras: Newly remastered edition Once Upon a Time There Was a Country (1995, Kusturica, 300 mins): 6-part TV re-working of Underground Shooting Days: Emir Kusturica Directs Underground (1996, Aleksandar Manic, 73 mins): on-set documentary Other extras TBC Illustrated booklet with new writing and full film credits
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BFI Good Morning / I was Born But… Dual Format Edition [Blu-ray+DVD]
60.98 AUD
A bright Tokyo suburb, buzzing with gossip and intrigue, is the backdrop to world-renowned Japanese director's Yasujirô Ozu's outstanding comedy, Good Morning. Disillusioned with the seemingly meaningless chatter of the adult world, two brothers take a vow of silence when their parents refuse to buy them a television set. With its dexterously woven plot, built on mishaps and misunderstandings, Good Morning pokes fun at the silliness of everyday adult communication whilst gently acknowledging its fundamental necessity. Available on Blu-ray for the first time.
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BFI The Pleasure Girls
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When Sally (Francesca Annis) comes to London to pursue a modelling career, she moves in with Angela (Anneke Wills) and three of her friends, where she experiences the carefree life of bachelor girls in swinging London. Over one weekend - filled with parties, blossoming friendships, and romantic encounters with Keith (Ian McShane) and Nikko (Klaus Kinski) - the vivacious girls learn about life's pleasures, as well as its more painful side.Shot on location, with sparkling dialogue and lively performances from its young ensemble cast, this engaging and intelligent drama bears all the hallmarks of director Gerry O'Hara's (That Kind of Girl, All the Right Noises) assured style.Special Features:Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD version of the film and extrasRemastered to High DefinitionAlternative export cut of the main featureArchival short films and documentariesExtensive illustrated booklet featuring essays from director Gerry O'Hara
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BFI After Love
56.98 AUD
Grappling with the unexpected death of her husband (Nasser Memarzia), Mary Hussain is tidying his things in their Dover home when she stumbles upon a secret connection he had across the Channel, in Calais. Armed with just a bag and his cell phone, she sets off to uncover the truth. Beautifully directed by Aleem Khan and abetted by sensitive performances from Joanna Scanlan (No Offence), Nathalie Richard and impressive youngster Talid Ariss, this is a drama of real insight about two women, living just 20 miles apart, who are separated by cultural difference and yet share a connection. A remarkable debut, whose delicate tenderness is a testament to the quality of its writing and performances, by its close you will feel you truly know these people. Extras: Presented in High Definition After Love Q&A (2021, 44 mins): director Aleem Khan and actors Joanna Scanlan and Nathalie Richard talk to Isra Al Kassi for BFI At Home. Recorded remotely in May 2021. Three Brothers (2014, 17 mins): Hamid struggles to care for his younger brothers when their father abandons them for Pakistan. A short allegorical drama about dealing with grief and responsibility, inspired by true events. Trailer Teaser trailer Fully illustrated booklet featuring an essay on the film by Isra Al Kassi
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BFI On the Black Hill - Dual Format (Includes DVD)
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Based on Bruce Chatwin's award-winning novel, On the Black Hill is an evocative depiction of the life of a rural farming family, set in the beautiful Welsh border country.Starring Bob Peck (Jurassic Park, Edge of Darkness) and Gemma Jones (Bridget Jones Diary, Radiator) as an embittered married couple, the film charts their efforts to raise identical twin brothers in the turbulent early years of the 20th century. Sharing a unique bond, the brothers journey through eight decades of life, death and hardship together, all the while tied to the land on which they were raised.Featuring stunning photography and steeped in authentic rural imagery, On the Black Hill has been described as one of the best British films of the 1980s.Extras/Episodes:Newly filmed interview with director Andrew GrieveFully illustrated bookletCast and Crew:Director: Andrew Grieve (Poirot, Horatio Hornblower, Wire in the Blood)Cast: Bob Peck, Gemma Jones, Mike Gwilym, Robert GwilymAwards and Reviews: Winner of the Golden Seashell for Best Film at the 1988 San Sebastian International Film Festival'A film of integrity, insight and beauty' (Observer)'Oddly neglected since its release, this spare, sensitive adaptation of Bruce Chatwin's novel is one of the best British films of its decade' (Sight & Sound)'Our countryside hasn't looked this ravishingly lovely since Far From the Madding Crowd' Time Out
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BFI Romeo is Bleeding
56.98 AUD
Corrupt cop Jack Grimaldi (wonderfully played by Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman) is about to get in way over his head. In bed with the mob, Jack has made a lot of money but when he gets an assignment from the Feds to protect the beautiful but deadly Mona Demarkov (Lena Olin), orders from the mob to kill her, and an entirely different offer from Mona herself, he finds himself lured into a web of treachery in which nobody can be trusted.Directed by Peter Medak (The Krays) and with a screenplay by Hilary Henkin (Wag the Dog), this neo-noir thriller features a superb supporting cast that includes Annabella Sciorra, Juliette Lewis and Roy Scheider.Extras:Newly recorded audio commentary by author and film critic Alexandra Heller-NicholasMedak on Medak: An Interview with Peter Medak (2021, 43 mins): a newly filmed interview with director Peter Medak on his career and his work on Romeo is BleedingOriginal theatrical trailerIsolated score (featuring some effects)Image gallery**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new essays by Rebecca Feasey, Lou Thomas and Josephine Botting and full film credits
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BFI Blue Black Permanent [Dual Format]
56.98 AUD
This haunting and magical film moves between Edinburgh and Orkney as it tells of a woman's attempts to come to terms with her mother's death through her childhood memories. Filled with flashbacks and dream sequences, it's also a film about islander's relationships with the ever-present sea.Margaret Tait's only feature-length film, from her own screenplay, was produced by the BFI in 1992 and was the first Scottish feature film directed by a woman. Now newly remastered in 2K and available on DVD and Blu-ray for the very first time.Special Features:Film Poems - the work of filmmaker Margaret Tait (2018, 31 mins): BFI curator Peter Todd welcome academic Lucy Reynolds and writers So Mayer and Anna Coatman to talk about the work, rhythm and poetry of film poet Margaret TaitMargaret Tait Film Maker (1983, 35 mins): Art Council England film featuring the only filmed interview with Margaret TaitOther extras TBC**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
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BFI The Other Side of the Underneath (Blu-Ray and DVD)
56.98 AUD
Directed by Jane Arden, this violent and powerful film looks into the mind of a young woman labelled schizophrenic and finds, not madness, but tortured sexual guilt created by the taboos of society. The only British feature film solo directed by a woman during the 1970s, The Other Side of the Underneath was once thought lost. Here it is presented in a transfer made from the original negative, and accompanied by a number of fascinating and revealing extras.
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BFI The Informer
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ased on Liam O'Flaherty's popular novel this gripping thriller is set amongst a group of revolutionaries in the newly independent Ireland of 1922. When one of their number, Francis, kills the chief of police he goes on the run. But when he returns to say goodbye to his mother and former lover he is cruelly betrayed by his one-time friend, Gypo. Newly restored by the BFI National Archive, with a new score from acclaimed violist/composer Garth Knox and premiered at the 2016 BFI London Film Festival, The Informer is one of the finest British films of the 1920s and deserves a place alongside other silent greats such as Blackmail, A Cottage on Dartmoor and Piccadilly. This Dual Format Edition includes the silent version alongside the rare sound version which was produced at the same time Special Features: A new restoration presented in High Definition and Standard Definition The sound version of The Informer (1929, 84 mins) Restoration Demonstration (2016, 5 mins) Shaping the Silence (2017, 10 secs) A selection of Topical Budget films from newly independent Ireland: I Want Peace (1921) Is It The Dawn? (1921) Historic Unionist Conference At Liverpool (1921) Irish Peace Imperilled By Extremists (1921) Further Pictures Of The Irish Peace (1921) Surrender of Dublin Castle (1922) British Evacuate Ireland after Hundreds of Years of Occupation (1922) Dublin's Civil War (1922) Illustrated booklet with full film credits and essays by Bryony Dixon, Garth Knox and Michael Brooke
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BFI The Bill Morrisson Collection
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Over the past twenty years, Bill Morrison has built a filmography of more than thirty striking and original work which have been presented in cinemas, museums, galleries and concert halls worldwide. Making use of rare archival footage, which has often been decayed by the passing of time, Morrison explores the power of film as a medium which is evocative of memory and gives rise to a sense of collective mythology. Morrison’s exquisite and timeless films are scored by the cream of the US underground / avant-garde music scene, including Dave Douglas, Henryk Górecki and Bill Frisell. This extensive collection makes Morrison’s acclaimed films available in Europe for the first time. The set includes his renowned 2002 feature Decasia (67 mins) as well as the evocative Spark of Being (67 mins), The Great Flood (78 mins) Light is Calling (8 mins); The Mesmerist (16 mins), Ghost Trip (23 mins), Outerborough (9 mins); Who by Water (22 mins) and Just Ancient Loops (26 mins). Bonus Features: Presented in High Definition Interview with Bill Morrison (2013, 9 mins) Special packaging with extensive booklet Cast and Crew: Directed by Bill Morrison (Decasia, Film of Her, Light is Calling). Music by avant garde/modern classical composers such as Dave Douglas, Henryk Górecki, Bill Frisell and others. Awards and Reviews: Decasia - Won - National Film Preservation Board Award, 2013
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BFI Moulin Rouge - Dual Format
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Set in 19th Century Paris, despondent artist Toulouse Lautrec (Jose Ferrer), frustrated by his physical handicaps, seeks solace in the drink, dance and distractions offered up at the infamous Moulin Rouge nightclub. An encounter with a young girl in desperate need of help (Colette Marchand) brings hope to his lonely life but, in the lusty atmosphere of the Belle Epoque, romance can quickly turn to rivalry...Directed by two-time Oscar winner John Huston (The African Queen, Beat the Devil) the film went on to be nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning two for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. This stunning 4K restoration brings new life to the film's exquisite production design and Technicolor photography, brilliantly evoking Lautrec's unique artistic visions.Special features:Newly restored in 4K and released in the UK on Blu-ray for the first timeNewly recorded commentary with continuity supervisor Angela Allen.**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits.Other extras TBC
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BFI Invasion of the Body Snatchers
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When multiple residents of a small Californian town begin to suffer from identical frenzied delusions, Dr Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy) suspects the community is in the grip of a new kind of epidemic. But his investigations soon reveal the terrifying truth - uncovering not a medical emergency, but a hidden extraterrestrial invasion that threatens mankind's very existence.Directed by Don Siegel (Dirty Harry), this milestone of science fiction taps into the paranoia and uncertainty of its times to present a chilling critique of post-war American society. Invasion of the Body Snatchers remains an enduring and suspenseful classic, prepare to experience the thrills and horrors of this highly influential movie like never before.ExtrasNewly recorded audio commentary by filmmaker and critic Jim Hemphill (2021)50th anniversary commentary with stars Dana Wynter and Kevin McCarthy, and Gremlins director Joe Dante (2006)John Player Lecture: Don Siegel (1973, 75 mins, audio only): Don Siegel looks over his career with Barry NormanSleep No More: Invasion of the Body Snatchers Revisited (2006, 27 mins): a look at Body Snatchers' production history. Includes clips from interviews with Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, John Landis, Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers), and science fiction historian Bob BurnsThe Fear and the Fiction: The Body Snatchers Phenomenon (2006, 8 mins): considering the film's themes and critical interpretations.What's In a Name? (2006, 2 mins): a short video piece about the title of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and some of the changes that were made to get it rightReturn to Santa Mira (2006, 13 mins): a look at the locations where key segments from Invasion of the Body Snatchers were shotA selection of complementary archive films, with British propaganda short Doorstep to Communism (1948, 11 mins) and groundbreaking botanical cinematography in Magic Myxies (Mary Field, F Percy Smith, 1931, 11 mins) and Battle of the Plants (F Percy Smith, 1926, 11 mins)Original theatrical trailerTrailers From Hell: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (2013, 3 mins): Body Snatchers fan Joe Dante celebrates the filmGallery
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BFI The Seventh Seal - 4K Ultra HD
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As the plague tears through medieval Europe, a knight (Max von Sydow), returning from the crusades, challenges Death to a game of chess in order to postpone his demise.An allegorical masterpiece asking big questions about faith and superstition, Ingmar Bergman's iconic The Seventh Seal remains one of cinema's most important and influential films.Presented here for the first time on 4K Ultra HD – the BFI's first ever UHD release – experience Bergman's timeless classic like never before.Presented on 4K UHD Blu-ray and High Definition Blu-rayAudio commentary on The Seventh Seal by film critic and editor-in-chief of Diabolique magazine, Kat EllingerOther extras TBC
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BFI Ingmar Bergman Volume 3
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For more than 50 years, Ingmar Bergman produced groundbreaking works of cinema that established him as one of the world's most acclaimed, enduring and influential filmmakers.Firmly established as one of cinema's most original and artistic talents by the 1960s, Bergman continued his explorations of the human psyche with a series of increasingly provocative and stylised productions.Including the Oscar-winning rape-and-revenge drama The Virgin Spring (1960), his assessment on the purpose and promise of religion in the Faith Trilogy (Through a Glass Darkly, The Silence, Winter Light), and the landmark psychological drama Persona (1966), through these films Bergman challenged audiences to confront and consider topics seldom explored with such depth.The films:The Virgin Spring (1960)The Devil's Eye (1960)Through a Glass Darkly (1961)The Silence (1963)Winter Light (1963)All These Women (1964)Persona (1966)The Rite (1969)Five-Blu-ray set featuring eight landmark Bergman films•Newly commissioned audio commentary on The Virgin Spring by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh NelsonThe Men and Bergman (2007, 52 mins): Eva Beling's documentary featuring Erland Josephson, Thommy Berggren, Börje Ahlstedt and Thorsten FlinckIngmar Bergman Introductions (2003, 10 mins): Ingmar Bergman, in conversation with Marie Nyreröd, provides introductions to Through a Glass Darkly, Winter Light and The SilenceBFI Screen Ephiphanies: Richard Ayoade Introduces Persona (2011, 11 mins): the award-winning actor, director and novelist discusses Bergman's masterpiece in this introduction recorded at the BFI SouthbankPersona trailer100-page perfect bound book featuring new essays by Catherine Wheatley, Claire Marie Healy, Jannike Åhlund, Philip Kemp, Ellen Cheshire, Geoff Andrew, Andrew Graves and Kat EllingerNewly commissioned artwork by Andrew BannisterLimited edition of 5,000*Please note that The Rite was only made available in Standard Definition
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BFI Separate Tables (Dual Format Edition)
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Delbert Mann's 1958 classic MGM drama Separate Tables, based on a Terence Rattigan play and co-scripted by Rattigan himself, is a star-studded character study of a group of residents at a small British seaside town. Lovely but vulnerable Anne Shankland (Rita Hayworth) travels to the hotel in hopes of starting over with her ex-husband, John (Burt Lancaster), but she does not know that he is already engaged to Pat Cooper (Wendy Hiller), the manager of the hotel. Meanwhile, Mrs Railton-bell (Gladys Cooper) discovers the hidden truth about war veteran Major Pollack (David Niven).Considered daring in its day due to its frank discussions of sexual topics, Separate Tables was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and won for Best Actor (David Niven) and Best Supporting Actress (Wendy Hiller).Special features: Other extras TBC Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
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BFI The Complete Humphrey Jennings - Volume 2 [Blu-Ray and DVD]
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Widely considered to be one of Britain's greatest filmmakers, Humphrey Jennings has long been celebrated as the director of works which beautifully capture the everyday heroism in times of war and peace.This, the second of three volumes which collect together Jennings' entire output, gathers 5 films from 1941 -1943 and shows Jennings at the pinnacle of his career. It features his masterpieces Listen to Britain and Fires Were Started and the rousing Words for Battle as well as some previously neglected works and alternative versions, many of which are made available for the first time since their original release.Special features:Contents: Listen To Britain (1941); Words for Battle (1941); The Heart of Britain (1941); Fires Were Started (1943); The Silent Village (1943)All films presented in both High Definition and Standard DefinitionThis Is England (1941): alternate cut of The Heart of BritainI Was a Fireman (1943): Jenning's original cut of Fires Were StartedIllustrated booklet with newly commissioned essays, film notes, and biography
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BFI Play For Today Volume Two (Blu-ray Box Set) (3-disc)
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50 years on from its first transmission, the BBC's Play for Today anthology series remains one of British television's most influential and celebrated achievements. Between 1970 and 1984, plays which combined some of the era's finest writing, acting and directing talents were broadcast direct to living rooms, regularly challenging viewers and pushing the boundaries of TV drama.In Play for Today: Volume Two, six more iconic dramas from the series arrive on Blu‐ray for the first time, further demonstrating the trailblazing qualities of these innovative, stimulating and abiding television landmarksStocker's Copper (Written by Tom Clarke Dir. Jack Gold, 1972)The Elephant's Graveyard (Written by Peter McDougall Dir. John Mackenzie, 1976)Gotcha / Campion's Interview (Written by Barrie Keeffe / Brian Clark Directed by Barry Davis, 1977)The Spongers (Written by Jim Allen Dir. Roland Joffé, 1978)Victims of Apartheid (Written by Tom Clarke Dir. Stuart Burge, 1978)Just a Boy's Game (Written by Peter McDougall Dir. John Mackenzie, 1979)
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BFI People on Sunday
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'Seventy-five years ahead of its time'. Richard Brody, New Yorker.A tale of five young Berliners - a taxi driver, a travelling wine dealer, a record shop sales girl, a film extra and a model - on a typical Sunday. In this vivid snapshot of Berlin life, a trip to the countryside reveals the flirtations, rivalries, jealousies, and petty irritations common to any group outing. All too soon it is the end of the day, and the prospect of Monday looms, and the return to the weekday routine.One of the key films of the Weimer era, People on Sunday marked the start of the film careers of six cineastes, who would go on to great international successes: Billy Wilder, Robert and Curt Siodmak, Edgar G Ulmer, Eugen Schüfftan and Fred Zinneman.Special Features:New audio commentary by critic and author Adrian MartinOther extras TBC **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with writing on the film and full film credits
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BFI A Month in the Country
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Adapted from the novel of the same name by J L Carr, A Month in the Country, is set during a 1920s summer in rural Yorkshire. Tom Birkin (Colin Firth), a destitute World War I veteran coming to terms with the after-effects of the war, has been employed by a village church to carry out restoration work on a medieval mural. During his time in the slow-paced village, Birkin forms a close friendship with archaeologist James Moon (Kenneth Branagh), a fellow veteran who is also emotionally scarred following the conflict. The film follows Birkin as he settles into village life, forming romantic relationships and bonding with families and locals. Neglected after its initial 1987 cinema release, the film features a score by Howard Blake (The Snowman, The Avengers) and is notable for its strong British cast which also includes Natasha Richardson, Patrick Malahide and Jim Carter. Cast and Crew: Director: Pat O’Connor Cast: Colin Firth (Bridget Jones, The King’s Speech) Kenneth Branagh (Frankenstein, Valkyrie), Natasha Richardson (The White Countess, The Parent Trap), Jim Carter (Shakespeare in Love, Downtown Abbey) Awards and Reviews: Based on the Booker Prize nominated and Guardian Fiction Prize winning novel by J L Carr ‘All the performances are accomplished, and that of Firth is brilliant.’ – Time Out
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BFI Ingmar Bergman Vol.2
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For over 50 years, Ingmar Bergman produced ground-breaking works of cinema that established him as one of the world's most acclaimed, enduring and influential filmmakers.In the 1950s he firmly established himself at the vanguard of world cinema. Following his breakthrough success Summer with Monika (1953), Bergman continued with a series of ground-breaking productions. Many of which are still considered some of the greatest films ever made.Presented over six discs, Ingmar Bergman: Volume 2 features eight landmark titles by the iconic filmmaker – presented together on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK. These include the Palme d'Or-nominated comedy Smiles of a Summer Night (1955), the introspective meditation on old age and human existence, Wild Strawberries (1957) and the iconic exploration of faith and death, The Seventh Seal (1957)The films:Summer Interlude (1951), Waiting Women (1952), Summer with Monika (1953), A Lesson in Love (1954), Smiles of a Summer Night (1955), The Seventh Seal (1957), Wild Strawberries (1957), The Magician (1958)Audio commentary on The Seventh Seal by film critic and editor-in-chief of Diabolique magazine, Kat EllingerPerfect-bound book featuring new essays by David Jenkins, Ellen Cheshire, Leigh Singer, Kieron McCormack, Philip Kemp, Jessica Land, Geoff Andrew and Alexandra Heller-NicholasOther extras TBCLimited edition (5,000 units)
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BFI Marlene Dietrich at Universal 1940-1942
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This new Blu‐ray collection combines four classics from the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring the timeless Marlene Dietrich. All produced by Universal in the early 1940s, these films showcase Dietrich#39;s alluring and enduring persona; the epitome of bigscreen glamour and sensuousness.Featuring Seven Sinners (Tay Garnett, 1940), The Flame of New Orleans (René Clair, 1941), The Spoilers (Ray Enright, 1942) and Pittsburgh (Lewis Seiler, 1942), with co‐stars including Randolph Scott, John Wayne and Mischa Auer, this set exhibits Dietrich#39;s uniquely captivating style and the charisma that continues to endear her to fans worldwide.ExtrasHigh Definition transfers of all four filmsSeven Sinners feature commentary by film historian David Del Valle and screenwriter C Courtney JoynerThe Flame of New Orleans feature commentary by film historian Lee Gambin and actor and film historian Rutanya AldaThe Spoilers feature commentary by film historian Toby RoanPittsburgh feature commentary by critic and film historian Pamela HutchinsonMusic and effects tracks for The Flame of New Orleans, The Spoilers and PittsburghGalleries60‐page book featuring newly commissioned essays by Sarah Wood, Pamela Hutchinson, So Mayer, Ellen Cheshire, Katy McGahan and Philip KempLimited to 4,000 copies
BFI Short Sharp Shocks Vol.2
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The latest in the critically acclaimed BFI Flipside series – continuing its ongoing mission to curate an alternative Brit-screen history of overlooked rarities in deluxe home-entertainment editions – is a second edition of strange, striking, thrilling, horrific, eerie and eccentric short subjects from the heyday of the British cinematic supporting programme.This carefully-curated collection includes a plethora of sought-after titles, many newly remastered in HD for the very first time – and showcases an eclectic range of delights spanning the second half of the 20th century.A Lavish double-disc limited edition set, it comes complete with an illustrated booklet with full credits and new contextual writing on the film by devotees of the field. Expect strange, spooky stories, odd twists in the tale, imaginative low-budget weirdness and oodles of atmosphere in these juicy bite-size morsels of cult film delight from decades gone by.
BFI Jubilee: 40th Anniversary Edition (Dual Format Edition)
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The mythological past and bleak future converge on the sparse, grey streets of London in this cult classic of the punk era.Queen Elizabeth 1 and her occult aide Dr John Dee (brilliantly played by Jenny Runacre and Richard O'Brien, respectively) travel into the future, encountering the megalomania of big business as well as gangs of violent, marauding killers.Director Derek Jarman doesn't spare the shocks while electrifying punk rock numbers are delivered by Jayne County and Adam AntNewly available as a Dual Format Edition for the very first time, the film is a 2K remaster from the original camera negatives, and comes bolstered by an extensive array of extras.Special Features:Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionA Message from the Temple (1981, 5 mins)Toyah Wilcox: Being Mad (2014, 8 mins): The singer and actress looks back on her role in JubileeJordan remembers Jubilee (2018): Punk icon Jordan looks back on her friendship with Derek Jarman and the making if JubileeLee Drysdale remembers Jubilee (2018): Derek Jarman's friend and, later collaborator Lee Drysdale recalls his unconventional involvement in the making of JubileeJubilee image galleryFully illustrated booklet with writing on the film by Will Fowler, an original review and full film credits
BFI Comrades (1 Blu-Ray and 2 DVDs)
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Bill Douglas' beautiful film Comrades tells the epic story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, six Dorset labourers deported to Australia in the 1830s for forming a trade union. Unfolding in the pastoral haze of Dorset and the blinding light of Australia, Douglas has created a film rich with carefully layered visual illusions and nuances. With lovely, profound performances throughout, the story - a compelling account of struggle and injustice - becomes an epic tale about history, storytelling and the way we see our world.This three disc set from a director of singular vision - better known for his autobiographical Trilogy (My Childhood (1972), My Ain Folk (1973), My Way Home (1978) is presented in a new HD restoration on DVD and Blu-ray, with a wealth of special features.
BFI Girl with Green Eyes
63.98 AUD
In Dublin, two shop assistants share a room. One, Kate (Rita Tushingham), is a quiet, rather naïve young woman, while the other, Baba (Lynn Redgrave), is vivacious and ebullient with an eye for the boys. But when the two befriend a quiet, middle-aged writer (Peter Finch, Network, he makes a beeline for the shy, and lonely Kate. A bittersweet story of an extraordinary romance.Beautifully scripted by Edna O'Brien from her own best-selling novel, and brilliantly directed by regular Woodfall collaborator Desmond Davies. This film went on to win a Golden Globe whilst both Tushingham, and Redgrave (for only her second credited performance) were nominated for BAFTAs.Special features:Presented in High DefinitionRita Tushingham on Girl With Green Eyes (2018, 7 mins): the actor recalls her time on the filmFilm Poetry: Desmond Davis (2018, 24 mins): director Desmond Davis discusses his career, including his work on WoodfallFood For a Blluuusssshhhhh (1959, 31 mins): surrealist-influenced student film by Free Cinema pioneer Elizabeth RussellThe Peaches (1964, 16 mins): coming-of-age fantasy by Walter LassallyIllustrated booklet with new writing by Melanie Williams and Michael Brooke, plus full film credits
BFI Mary Queen of Scots
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The historical rivalry between two of Britain's most fascinating monarchs is brought brilliantly to life in this thrilling period drama.When the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots (Vanessa Redgrave) returns to her homeland to claim her throne, the court of her cousin, the Protestant Elizabeth I (Glenda Jackson) in neighbouring England, is thrown into turmoil, as the question of succession becomes an ever-pressing concern to the 'Virgin Queen'. Political machinations and intrigue abound as the competing camps jostle for dominance, with the threat of the executioner's axe looming large.Stunning performances by Oscar-winners Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson are supported by a stellar ensemble cast including Trevor Howard, Ian Holm and Timothy Dalton, and an Oscar-nominated score by John Barry.Presented in High DefinitionAudio commentary by film historian and critic Sergio Mims (2020)Isolated John Barry score with commentary from film historians Nick Redman and Jon BurlingameRiding High (2022, 6 mins): actor Frances White recalls a few of her most memorable experiences on locationThe Guardian Lecture: Glenda Jackson (1982, 77 mins, audio only): the actor interviewed at the National Film TheatreNow and Then: Vanessa Redgrave (1968, 30 mins): the actor is interviewed by Bernard Braden for his never broadcast seriesPromotional trailer (1971, 4 mins)Image galleryNewly created audio description trackNewly commissioned reversible sleeve art by artist David Downton***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Illustrated booklet with a new essay by Ellen Cheshire and selected biographies by John Oliver
BFI Babymother
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Babymother follows young black woman Anita (Anjela Lauren Smith), who dreams of becoming a successful dancehall deejay, whilst juggling the difficulties of raising her two children on a Harlesden housing estate. Her ambitious babyfather Byron (Wil Johnson, Outlander) forges his own music career, unashamedly stealing lyrics from Anita in the process. Supported by her rude girl friends Anita is determined to make her mark, culminating in a dancehall battle against Byron.Widely considered to be the first truly black British musical, director Julian Henriques uses music to uncover the energetic culture beating at the heart of Harlesden's streets and estates. Featuring music by Beres Hammond and Carroll Thompson this 90's gem stars familiar faces from stage and screen including Corinne Skinner-Carter (Burning an Illusion, Pressure) as Anita's mum and Don Warrington (Rising Damp, Death in Paradise) as ruthless promoter Luther. Babymother is released here for the first time on Blu-ray, newly remastered by the BFI.Newly remastered in 2K by the BFIWe the Ragamuffin (1992, 26 mins): Julian Henriques' urban musical showcases the style, vernacular and vibrancy of British Caribbean Dancehall cultureJulian Henriques and Parminder Vir on Babymother (2021): director and co-writer Julian Henriques and producer Parminder Vir talk about the production history of Babymother in the this new interviewAnjela Lauren Smith in conversation with Corrina Antrobus (2021): Actress Anjela Lauren Smith talks to film programmer and writer Corrina Antrobus about her role in BabymotherCarroll Thompson in conversation with Rōgan Graham (2021): the singer and songwriter discusses her role as music consultant on Babymother with journalist and film writer Rōgan GrahamArchive Q&A / Babymother Gallery (1998): an archive Q&A with Julian Henriques and Parminder Vir, recorded at the BFI's National Film Theatre on 9th September 1998. Plays over a selection of stills and production documents.We the Ragamuffin GalleryTrailer **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Booklet featuring writing on the film by Stuart Hall and producer Parminder Vir and original press material for both We the Ragamuffin and Babymother
BFI Stockholm my Love (Dual Format)
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The latest film by British auteur Mark Cousins (I am Belfast, The Story of Film). Stockholm My Love follows the footsteps of Alva Achebe (Neneh Cherry), a Swedish architect fascinated by the way buildings influence lives, but haunted by a tragic event from her past.Filmed on the streets of the Swedish capital by Cousins and acclaimed cinematographer Christopher Doyle (best known for his work with Wong Kai Wai on In the Mood for Love), Stockholm My Love is a visually stunning essay film about loss and rejuvenation. The film marks the acting debut of acclaimed musician and singer Neneh Cherry.Special Features:Behind-the-scenes making of featurette (2016)Mini films of key locations that feature in the film (2016)Filmed bus tour around Stockholm with Mark Cousins, produced by the Swedish Film Institute (2016)Theatrical and teaser trailersFully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by critic Ian Christie and full film credits
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BFI Atoll K [Dual Format]
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The feature film finale of cinema's most-beloved comedy duo, Atoll K marked Laurel and Hardy's long-delayed big-screen return. The two great clowns, lured back to the screen amidst the extensive stage tours of Europe that formed the poignant coda to their career, here embark upon a ramshackle sea voyage to save Stan's Pacific-island inheritance. This ambitious attempt to invest their time-honed slapstick with a satirical edge is a testament to the duo's indefatigable comic antics. The BFI is proud to release the longest-ever English language cut of this historically important film, presented for the first time in High Definition and showcasing a new 2K restoration by the BFI using original 35mm nitrate film elements. Special features: Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition Mother's Baby Boy (1914, 4 mins) Something in Her Eye (1915, 11 mins) Do You Love Your Wife? (1919, 14 mins) Somewhere in Wrong (1925, 23 mins) Should Men Walk Home? (1927, 27 mins) Laurel and Hardy in Tynemouth, aka Grand Hotel (1932, 11 mins) Laurel and Hardy in Scotland (1947, 3 mins) Railway Birthday Party (1947, 2 mins) Laurel and Hardy Return to the UK (1952, 2 mins) US trailer (c1954) German trailer (c1951) Interview With Stan Laurel (1957, 80 mins, audio only): Stan discusses his life and work with Arthur B Friedman in a recoding made a week after Ollie's death
BFI Nineteen Eighty-Four (Dual Format Edition)
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George Orwell's enduring dystopian masterpiece is brought vividly to life in this celebrated BBC production.Adapted by Nigel Kneale (The Quatermass Experiment), Nineteen Eighty-Four broke new ground for television drama when first broadcast in 1954. Featuring a stunning central performance from Peter Cushing as the doomed Winston Smith, this highly influential small screen landmark has been newly restored by the BFI using original film materials from the BBC archiveOne of the most requested BBC productions it's presented here for the very first time on Blu-ray and DVD and released to coincide with Kneale's centenary. Experience Orwell's haunting vision of a world dictated by tyranny and propaganda; Big Brother is watching.Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionNewly recorded commentary by Jon Dear, also featuring Toby Hadoke and Andy MurrayNigel Kneale: Into the Unknown (2022): writer, actor and stand-up comedian Toby Hadoke in conversation with Kneale biographer and programmer Andy Murray. Together they try to unpick who Nigel Kneale was, what he did and why his work still matters in 2022Late Night Line-Up (1965, 25 mins): excerpt from a rarely seen episode of the BBC series featuring Nigel Kneale, Peter Cushing, Yvonne Mitchell, Andre Morell and Rudolph Cartier Ministry of Truth (2022): Oliver Wake is interviewed by the BFI's Dick Fiddy as he dispels some of the myths surrounding the production and looks at the controversy it causedIllustrated booklet with new writing by Oliver Wake and David RyanNewly commissioned sleeve art by Matt Needle**All extras are subject to change**
BFI Love on the Dole - Dual Format (Includes DVD)
63.98 AUD
Originally banned by the British Board of Film Censors for being a 'very sordid story in very sordid surroundings', Love on the Dole, was made in 1941 at a time when social conditions had been radically changed by the Second World War.Set in 1930s Salford, at the height of the Great Depression, young Harry Hardcastle (Geoffrey Hibbert, In Which We Serve) and his sister Sally (Deborah Kerr, The King and I) fall victim to poverty and unemployment, meaning they need to make difficult decisions to survive. Although the film deals with the Depression, mass unemployment, poverty and riots, the film retains positivity by reinforcing the view that Britain and its working classes had survived incredible hardships and would conquer anything which faced them. Peppered with references to a new start and a better future, where everybody lends a hand the film is optimistic in its nod to the liberal democracy Britain had retained despite the war.Adapted from the novel of the same name by Walter Greenwood the film was much-praised by critics upon its release.Extras:New High Definition transferOur Film (Harold French, 1942): Enthralling propaganda film contrasting the Russian home front with the BritishThe Call for Arms (Brian Desmond Hurst, 1940): Government sponsored film about life at a munitions factoryIsland People (Paul Rotha, 1940): a film surveying of aspects of the British way of life, as seen through French eyesIllustrated booklet with new writing and full film credits
BFI Werner Herzog Collection
147.98 AUD
The Werner Herzog Collection - an extensive Blu-ray box set compiling 18 films from the legendary German director. Features digitally remastered presentations of classics such as Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972); The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974); Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) and Fitzcarraldo (1982) plus many of Herzog's hugely acclaimed short films. Extras include Jack Bond's long-unseen South Bank Show on Herzog from 1982 and Les Blank's Burden of Dreams.Contents:The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz (1967)Last Words (1968)Precautions Against Fanatics (1969)Fata Morgana (1971)Handicapped Future (1971)Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972)Land Of Silence and Darkness (1971)Stroszek (1977)The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (1974)Heart of Glass (1976)How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck (1978)Woyzeck (1979)Nosferatu (1979)Fitzcarraldo (1982)Huie's Sermon (1983)God's Angry Man (1983)Cobre Verde (1987)Special Features:All Films Digitally Remastered to High DefinitionAlternative German and English version of Nosferatu, the VampyreNosferatu - On set documentary (1979, 13 mins)Burden of Dreams (1982, 93 mins)South Bank Show: Werner Herzog (Jack Bond, 1982, 50 mins)Illustrated Booklet with Extensive Essay by Laurie Johnson; Full Film CreditsCast and Crew: Directed by Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man, Rescue Dawn, Encounters at the End of the World).Starring Klaus Kinski (Nosferatu, Fitzcarraldo).
BFI Odds Against Tomorrow (Dual Format)
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Considered by many to be the last of the true 40s and 50s film noirs, Odds Against Tomorrow is the story of a daring robbery gone wrong.When ruthless killer Earle Slater (Robert Ryan) teams up with crooked ex-cop Dave Burke (Ed Begley), and gambler Johnny Ingram (Harry Belafonte) to rob a New York bank, things quickly start to go wrong. Fuelled by his racist hatred, Earle continually clashes with Johnny resulting in the heist quickly spiralling out of control. With the escalating tension comes increasing violence as Slater's prejudice drives both him and Ingram to the very edge.With its dark jazz score and brooding atmosphere Odds Against Tomorrow represents one of the most important films about race and racism, and was directed by 4 time Oscar winner Robert Wise (The Sound of Music, West Side Story).ExtrasOriginal trailerFully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film
BFI The Spoilers
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Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott and John Wayne wrestle with love and greed in this all-star gold rush adventure set in a turn-of-the-century Alaskan boomtown .Dietrich is savvy saloon owner Cherry Malotte, whose honest former beau (Wayne) looks like being swindled out of his claim by no-good town kingpin McNamara (Scott). It's a tale as wild as the frozen north itself, featuring an all-out fight to the finish between western icons Wayne and Scott, which is still considered one of the most spectacular action sequences ever filmed.
BFI The Adventures of Prince Achmed
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The Adventures of Prince Achmed was the first feature-length animation in film history, created by Lotte Reiniger and hand-tinted frame by frame. Based on 'The Arabian Nights', this classic film tells the epic tale of Prince Achmed, who is tricked into mounting a magical flying horse by a wicked sorcerer. The horse carries Achmed off on a series of adventures, over the course of which he joins forces with a young Aladdin, battles ogres and monsters and romances the beautiful Princess Peri Banu. Newly mastered to High Definition, this exquisite film is presented with the original Wolfgang Zeller score, as well as a newly-created track which combines the Zeller score with a voice over (by actress Penelope McGhie) based on Reiniger's own telling of the tale. Also included in this Dual Format Edition is an extensive selection of Lotte Reiniger's celebrated animated shorts, including The Lost Son, Star of Bethlehem, The Flying Coffer and the 'Dr Dolittle' films (Trip to Africa, In Cannibal Land, The Lion's Den). Special Features: New High Definition transfer of the film All films presented in both High Definition and Standard Definition Original Wolfgang Zeller score Optional narration soundtrack The Flying Coffer (1921, 9 mins): the Emperor of China banishes his daughter's mortal suitors in Lotte Reiniger's first film using silhouette animation The Marquess' Secret (1922, 2 mins): early advertising film for Nivea Dr Dolittle and His Animals (1928, 31 mins): a series of three short films about the famous doctor and his menagerie The Lost Son (14 mins): a prodigal son returns in Lotte Reiniger's colour version of the Biblical story Star of Bethlehem (18 mins): three wise men follow the star to Bethlehem animated in colour by Lotte Reiniger
BFI Mr Topaze (Dual Format)
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Chosen by the British public to be digitised by the BFI in 2016, Peter Sellers directs and stars in this bittersweet character comedy based on a Marcel Pagnol short story. Described by Sellers biographer, Roger Lewis, as a lost classic, Mr Topaze marked the actor's official directorial debut, and teams him with his Ladykillers (1955) and Pink Panther series co-star Herbert Lom in a cast that also features Billie Whitelaw, Leo McKern, John le Mesurier and Joan Sims. Playing the eponymous Mr Topaze, a poor, provincial French schoolteacher slowly corrupted by big business, Sellers' is at the peak of his powers. Unseen for decades, this lost British comedy classic is available for the first time on Blu-ray and DVD and is essential viewing for fans of Sellers unique brand of humour. Special Features: Original Other extras TBC Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
BFI The Phantom of the Opera (Dual Format Edition)
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BFI Video proudly presents this definitive three-disc Dual Format Edition of this celebrated classics of silent film and horror cinema.Lon Chaney, 'the man of a thousand faces', gives his most famous performance in this first version of the oft-filmed tale. Based on Gaston Leroux's novel, Chaney stars as the 'Phantom', living in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, who falls in love with the voice of a young opera singer. Infatuated, he kidnaps her, dragging her to the depths below where she will sing only for him.Directed by Rupert Julian, this lavish 1925 production launched the Hollywood Gothic style - which would become the trademark of Universal horror films.Original prints of the film were fully tinted, with some sequences in Technicolor, and a rooftop scene using a special process that enabled the Phantom's cloak to show red against the blue night sky. This Photoplay restoration carefully re-instates all these effects, and is accompanied by Carl Davis' celebrated score which draws heavily on Gounod's Faust, which is the opera being performed in the film.Contents:Presented in both High Definition and Standard DefinitionNewly restored presentation of the tinted and toned 1929 version, with Carl Davis scoreHigh Definition presentation of the 1925 version, with newly-commissioned piano accompanimentOriginal trailers for the 1925 and 1929 versionsThe 'Man with the Lantern' sequenceSequences from the sound versionLon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000, Kevin Brownlow, 86 mins, DVD only): Kevin Brownlow's definitive documentaryFully illustrated booklet with essays, film notes and creditsCast and Crew: Starring Lon Chaney.Directed by Rupert Julian
BFI The Complete Humphrey Jennings - Volume 3
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This Dual Format Edition completes the BFI's acclaimed Complete Humphrey Jennings collection, making available all the films directed by Britain's greatest filmmakers available on Blu-ray and DVD.The films of Humphrey Jennings have proved hugely influential over the last 60 years - his influence can be felt in the work of Lindsay Anderson (If...) and more recent filmmakers, such as Kevin MacDonald (Touching the Void, Marley). Jennings was also a major influence for Frank Cottrel Boyce and Danny Boyle, whose 2012 Olympics ceremony used Jennings' book, Pandæmonium, as its inspiration.Films Comprise:The Eighty Days (1944)A Diary for Timothy (1945)A Defeated People (1946)The Cumberland Story (1947)The Dim Little Island (1949)Family Portrait (1950)Special Features:V.1 (1944): a shorter cut of The Eighty Days, made for overseas distributionThe Good Life (1951): Jennings' final film
BFI The Day The Earth Caught Fire
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Newly remastered by the BFI National Archive and available in high definition for the very first time, this is the definitive version of the classic British science fiction thriller.When the USA and Russia simultaneously test atomic bombs, the earth is knocked off its axis and set on a collision course with the sun. As the planet inexorably heats up and society slowly breaks down, Peter Stenning (Edward Judd), a washed-up Daily Express reporter, breaks the story and sets about investigating the government cover-up.Made at a time when the nuclear threat of the Cold War loomed large, The Day the Earth Caught Fire is an expertly crafted British science fiction film that boasts a BAFTA winning screenplay, gritty characters and a vision of end-of-days London that really burns. Also Starring Leo McKern (Rumpole of the Bailey) and Janet Munro, and directed by veteran Val Guest (The Quatermass Xperiment).Bonus Features:Brand new 4 K High Definition digital restoration by the BFI national archive.The H-bomb (David Villiers, 1956, 21 mins): Civil defence film showing by diagrams and demonstrations the damage that might be expected from a ten megaton bomb.Operation Hurricane (Ronald Stark, 1952, 33 mins): The work involved in, and the research behind, Britain's first atomic bomb tests.The Hole in the Ground (David Cobham, 1962, 30 mins): A dramatisation of nuclear attack demonstrating of the operation of Britain's warning system for atomic war.The Day the Earth Caught Fire: An Audio Appreciation by Graeme Hobbs (9 mins)Original trailerStills galleryCast and Crew:Starring Leo McKern (Rumpole of the Bailey, The Prisoner), Edward Judd (Island of Terror), Janet Munro. Directed by Val Guest (The Quartermass Experiment, Hell is a City)
BFI Underground - Limited Edition
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This Palme d'or winning film, directed by Emir Kusturica, uses the epic story of two friends to portray the history of Yugoslavia. The film follows two underground black market weapons manufacturers, Marko and Blacky, in Belgrade. Their story begins in WWII, selling weapons to the Communist resistance, and culminates when they re-emerge from the subterranean shelter during the Yugoslavian Civil War in the 1990s. The film is a testament to Kusturica’s talent and won him his second Palme d’Or - something which only seven directors have ever managed to achieve. One of the most iconic features of the film is its unique soundtrack by Goran Bregović several songs from the album such as Mesečina and Kalašnjikov, became classic brass-band hits. This DVD premier release of Kusturica's celebrated film is presented with the complete 5-hour TV version, Once Upon a Time There Was A Country and Aleksandar Manic’s Shooting Days: Emir Kusturica Directs Underground. Extras: Newly remastered edition Once Upon a Time There Was a Country (1995, Kusturica, 300 mins): 6-part TV re-working of Underground Shooting Days: Emir Kusturica Directs Underground (1996, Aleksandar Manic, 73 mins): on-set documentary Other extras TBC Illustrated booklet with new writing and full film credits
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BFI Good Morning / I was Born But… Dual Format Edition [Blu-ray+DVD]
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A bright Tokyo suburb, buzzing with gossip and intrigue, is the backdrop to world-renowned Japanese director's Yasujirô Ozu's outstanding comedy, Good Morning. Disillusioned with the seemingly meaningless chatter of the adult world, two brothers take a vow of silence when their parents refuse to buy them a television set. With its dexterously woven plot, built on mishaps and misunderstandings, Good Morning pokes fun at the silliness of everyday adult communication whilst gently acknowledging its fundamental necessity. Available on Blu-ray for the first time.
BFI The Pleasure Girls
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When Sally (Francesca Annis) comes to London to pursue a modelling career, she moves in with Angela (Anneke Wills) and three of her friends, where she experiences the carefree life of bachelor girls in swinging London. Over one weekend - filled with parties, blossoming friendships, and romantic encounters with Keith (Ian McShane) and Nikko (Klaus Kinski) - the vivacious girls learn about life's pleasures, as well as its more painful side.Shot on location, with sparkling dialogue and lively performances from its young ensemble cast, this engaging and intelligent drama bears all the hallmarks of director Gerry O'Hara's (That Kind of Girl, All the Right Noises) assured style.Special Features:Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD version of the film and extrasRemastered to High DefinitionAlternative export cut of the main featureArchival short films and documentariesExtensive illustrated booklet featuring essays from director Gerry O'Hara
BFI After Love
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Grappling with the unexpected death of her husband (Nasser Memarzia), Mary Hussain is tidying his things in their Dover home when she stumbles upon a secret connection he had across the Channel, in Calais. Armed with just a bag and his cell phone, she sets off to uncover the truth. Beautifully directed by Aleem Khan and abetted by sensitive performances from Joanna Scanlan (No Offence), Nathalie Richard and impressive youngster Talid Ariss, this is a drama of real insight about two women, living just 20 miles apart, who are separated by cultural difference and yet share a connection. A remarkable debut, whose delicate tenderness is a testament to the quality of its writing and performances, by its close you will feel you truly know these people. Extras: Presented in High Definition After Love Q&A (2021, 44 mins): director Aleem Khan and actors Joanna Scanlan and Nathalie Richard talk to Isra Al Kassi for BFI At Home. Recorded remotely in May 2021. Three Brothers (2014, 17 mins): Hamid struggles to care for his younger brothers when their father abandons them for Pakistan. A short allegorical drama about dealing with grief and responsibility, inspired by true events. Trailer Teaser trailer Fully illustrated booklet featuring an essay on the film by Isra Al Kassi
BFI On the Black Hill - Dual Format (Includes DVD)
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Based on Bruce Chatwin's award-winning novel, On the Black Hill is an evocative depiction of the life of a rural farming family, set in the beautiful Welsh border country.Starring Bob Peck (Jurassic Park, Edge of Darkness) and Gemma Jones (Bridget Jones Diary, Radiator) as an embittered married couple, the film charts their efforts to raise identical twin brothers in the turbulent early years of the 20th century. Sharing a unique bond, the brothers journey through eight decades of life, death and hardship together, all the while tied to the land on which they were raised.Featuring stunning photography and steeped in authentic rural imagery, On the Black Hill has been described as one of the best British films of the 1980s.Extras/Episodes:Newly filmed interview with director Andrew GrieveFully illustrated bookletCast and Crew:Director: Andrew Grieve (Poirot, Horatio Hornblower, Wire in the Blood)Cast: Bob Peck, Gemma Jones, Mike Gwilym, Robert GwilymAwards and Reviews: Winner of the Golden Seashell for Best Film at the 1988 San Sebastian International Film Festival'A film of integrity, insight and beauty' (Observer)'Oddly neglected since its release, this spare, sensitive adaptation of Bruce Chatwin's novel is one of the best British films of its decade' (Sight & Sound)'Our countryside hasn't looked this ravishingly lovely since Far From the Madding Crowd' Time Out
BFI Romeo is Bleeding
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Corrupt cop Jack Grimaldi (wonderfully played by Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman) is about to get in way over his head. In bed with the mob, Jack has made a lot of money but when he gets an assignment from the Feds to protect the beautiful but deadly Mona Demarkov (Lena Olin), orders from the mob to kill her, and an entirely different offer from Mona herself, he finds himself lured into a web of treachery in which nobody can be trusted.Directed by Peter Medak (The Krays) and with a screenplay by Hilary Henkin (Wag the Dog), this neo-noir thriller features a superb supporting cast that includes Annabella Sciorra, Juliette Lewis and Roy Scheider.Extras:Newly recorded audio commentary by author and film critic Alexandra Heller-NicholasMedak on Medak: An Interview with Peter Medak (2021, 43 mins): a newly filmed interview with director Peter Medak on his career and his work on Romeo is BleedingOriginal theatrical trailerIsolated score (featuring some effects)Image gallery**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new essays by Rebecca Feasey, Lou Thomas and Josephine Botting and full film credits
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BFI Blue Black Permanent [Dual Format]
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This haunting and magical film moves between Edinburgh and Orkney as it tells of a woman's attempts to come to terms with her mother's death through her childhood memories. Filled with flashbacks and dream sequences, it's also a film about islander's relationships with the ever-present sea.Margaret Tait's only feature-length film, from her own screenplay, was produced by the BFI in 1992 and was the first Scottish feature film directed by a woman. Now newly remastered in 2K and available on DVD and Blu-ray for the very first time.Special Features:Film Poems - the work of filmmaker Margaret Tait (2018, 31 mins): BFI curator Peter Todd welcome academic Lucy Reynolds and writers So Mayer and Anna Coatman to talk about the work, rhythm and poetry of film poet Margaret TaitMargaret Tait Film Maker (1983, 35 mins): Art Council England film featuring the only filmed interview with Margaret TaitOther extras TBC**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
BFI The Other Side of the Underneath (Blu-Ray and DVD)
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Directed by Jane Arden, this violent and powerful film looks into the mind of a young woman labelled schizophrenic and finds, not madness, but tortured sexual guilt created by the taboos of society. The only British feature film solo directed by a woman during the 1970s, The Other Side of the Underneath was once thought lost. Here it is presented in a transfer made from the original negative, and accompanied by a number of fascinating and revealing extras.
BFI The Informer
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ased on Liam O'Flaherty's popular novel this gripping thriller is set amongst a group of revolutionaries in the newly independent Ireland of 1922. When one of their number, Francis, kills the chief of police he goes on the run. But when he returns to say goodbye to his mother and former lover he is cruelly betrayed by his one-time friend, Gypo. Newly restored by the BFI National Archive, with a new score from acclaimed violist/composer Garth Knox and premiered at the 2016 BFI London Film Festival, The Informer is one of the finest British films of the 1920s and deserves a place alongside other silent greats such as Blackmail, A Cottage on Dartmoor and Piccadilly. This Dual Format Edition includes the silent version alongside the rare sound version which was produced at the same time Special Features: A new restoration presented in High Definition and Standard Definition The sound version of The Informer (1929, 84 mins) Restoration Demonstration (2016, 5 mins) Shaping the Silence (2017, 10 secs) A selection of Topical Budget films from newly independent Ireland: I Want Peace (1921) Is It The Dawn? (1921) Historic Unionist Conference At Liverpool (1921) Irish Peace Imperilled By Extremists (1921) Further Pictures Of The Irish Peace (1921) Surrender of Dublin Castle (1922) British Evacuate Ireland after Hundreds of Years of Occupation (1922) Dublin's Civil War (1922) Illustrated booklet with full film credits and essays by Bryony Dixon, Garth Knox and Michael Brooke
BFI The Bill Morrisson Collection
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Over the past twenty years, Bill Morrison has built a filmography of more than thirty striking and original work which have been presented in cinemas, museums, galleries and concert halls worldwide. Making use of rare archival footage, which has often been decayed by the passing of time, Morrison explores the power of film as a medium which is evocative of memory and gives rise to a sense of collective mythology. Morrison’s exquisite and timeless films are scored by the cream of the US underground / avant-garde music scene, including Dave Douglas, Henryk Górecki and Bill Frisell. This extensive collection makes Morrison’s acclaimed films available in Europe for the first time. The set includes his renowned 2002 feature Decasia (67 mins) as well as the evocative Spark of Being (67 mins), The Great Flood (78 mins) Light is Calling (8 mins); The Mesmerist (16 mins), Ghost Trip (23 mins), Outerborough (9 mins); Who by Water (22 mins) and Just Ancient Loops (26 mins). Bonus Features: Presented in High Definition Interview with Bill Morrison (2013, 9 mins) Special packaging with extensive booklet Cast and Crew: Directed by Bill Morrison (Decasia, Film of Her, Light is Calling). Music by avant garde/modern classical composers such as Dave Douglas, Henryk Górecki, Bill Frisell and others. Awards and Reviews: Decasia - Won - National Film Preservation Board Award, 2013
BFI Moulin Rouge - Dual Format
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Set in 19th Century Paris, despondent artist Toulouse Lautrec (Jose Ferrer), frustrated by his physical handicaps, seeks solace in the drink, dance and distractions offered up at the infamous Moulin Rouge nightclub. An encounter with a young girl in desperate need of help (Colette Marchand) brings hope to his lonely life but, in the lusty atmosphere of the Belle Epoque, romance can quickly turn to rivalry...Directed by two-time Oscar winner John Huston (The African Queen, Beat the Devil) the film went on to be nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning two for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. This stunning 4K restoration brings new life to the film's exquisite production design and Technicolor photography, brilliantly evoking Lautrec's unique artistic visions.Special features:Newly restored in 4K and released in the UK on Blu-ray for the first timeNewly recorded commentary with continuity supervisor Angela Allen.**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits.Other extras TBC
BFI Invasion of the Body Snatchers
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When multiple residents of a small Californian town begin to suffer from identical frenzied delusions, Dr Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy) suspects the community is in the grip of a new kind of epidemic. But his investigations soon reveal the terrifying truth - uncovering not a medical emergency, but a hidden extraterrestrial invasion that threatens mankind's very existence.Directed by Don Siegel (Dirty Harry), this milestone of science fiction taps into the paranoia and uncertainty of its times to present a chilling critique of post-war American society. Invasion of the Body Snatchers remains an enduring and suspenseful classic, prepare to experience the thrills and horrors of this highly influential movie like never before.ExtrasNewly recorded audio commentary by filmmaker and critic Jim Hemphill (2021)50th anniversary commentary with stars Dana Wynter and Kevin McCarthy, and Gremlins director Joe Dante (2006)John Player Lecture: Don Siegel (1973, 75 mins, audio only): Don Siegel looks over his career with Barry NormanSleep No More: Invasion of the Body Snatchers Revisited (2006, 27 mins): a look at Body Snatchers' production history. Includes clips from interviews with Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, John Landis, Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers), and science fiction historian Bob BurnsThe Fear and the Fiction: The Body Snatchers Phenomenon (2006, 8 mins): considering the film's themes and critical interpretations.What's In a Name? (2006, 2 mins): a short video piece about the title of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and some of the changes that were made to get it rightReturn to Santa Mira (2006, 13 mins): a look at the locations where key segments from Invasion of the Body Snatchers were shotA selection of complementary archive films, with British propaganda short Doorstep to Communism (1948, 11 mins) and groundbreaking botanical cinematography in Magic Myxies (Mary Field, F Percy Smith, 1931, 11 mins) and Battle of the Plants (F Percy Smith, 1926, 11 mins)Original theatrical trailerTrailers From Hell: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (2013, 3 mins): Body Snatchers fan Joe Dante celebrates the filmGallery
BFI The Seventh Seal - 4K Ultra HD
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As the plague tears through medieval Europe, a knight (Max von Sydow), returning from the crusades, challenges Death to a game of chess in order to postpone his demise.An allegorical masterpiece asking big questions about faith and superstition, Ingmar Bergman's iconic The Seventh Seal remains one of cinema's most important and influential films.Presented here for the first time on 4K Ultra HD – the BFI's first ever UHD release – experience Bergman's timeless classic like never before.Presented on 4K UHD Blu-ray and High Definition Blu-rayAudio commentary on The Seventh Seal by film critic and editor-in-chief of Diabolique magazine, Kat EllingerOther extras TBC
BFI Ingmar Bergman Volume 3
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For more than 50 years, Ingmar Bergman produced groundbreaking works of cinema that established him as one of the world's most acclaimed, enduring and influential filmmakers.Firmly established as one of cinema's most original and artistic talents by the 1960s, Bergman continued his explorations of the human psyche with a series of increasingly provocative and stylised productions.Including the Oscar-winning rape-and-revenge drama The Virgin Spring (1960), his assessment on the purpose and promise of religion in the Faith Trilogy (Through a Glass Darkly, The Silence, Winter Light), and the landmark psychological drama Persona (1966), through these films Bergman challenged audiences to confront and consider topics seldom explored with such depth.The films:The Virgin Spring (1960)The Devil's Eye (1960)Through a Glass Darkly (1961)The Silence (1963)Winter Light (1963)All These Women (1964)Persona (1966)The Rite (1969)Five-Blu-ray set featuring eight landmark Bergman films•Newly commissioned audio commentary on The Virgin Spring by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh NelsonThe Men and Bergman (2007, 52 mins): Eva Beling's documentary featuring Erland Josephson, Thommy Berggren, Börje Ahlstedt and Thorsten FlinckIngmar Bergman Introductions (2003, 10 mins): Ingmar Bergman, in conversation with Marie Nyreröd, provides introductions to Through a Glass Darkly, Winter Light and The SilenceBFI Screen Ephiphanies: Richard Ayoade Introduces Persona (2011, 11 mins): the award-winning actor, director and novelist discusses Bergman's masterpiece in this introduction recorded at the BFI SouthbankPersona trailer100-page perfect bound book featuring new essays by Catherine Wheatley, Claire Marie Healy, Jannike Åhlund, Philip Kemp, Ellen Cheshire, Geoff Andrew, Andrew Graves and Kat EllingerNewly commissioned artwork by Andrew BannisterLimited edition of 5,000*Please note that The Rite was only made available in Standard Definition
BFI Separate Tables (Dual Format Edition)
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Delbert Mann's 1958 classic MGM drama Separate Tables, based on a Terence Rattigan play and co-scripted by Rattigan himself, is a star-studded character study of a group of residents at a small British seaside town. Lovely but vulnerable Anne Shankland (Rita Hayworth) travels to the hotel in hopes of starting over with her ex-husband, John (Burt Lancaster), but she does not know that he is already engaged to Pat Cooper (Wendy Hiller), the manager of the hotel. Meanwhile, Mrs Railton-bell (Gladys Cooper) discovers the hidden truth about war veteran Major Pollack (David Niven).Considered daring in its day due to its frank discussions of sexual topics, Separate Tables was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and won for Best Actor (David Niven) and Best Supporting Actress (Wendy Hiller).Special features: Other extras TBC Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
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BFI The Complete Humphrey Jennings - Volume 2 [Blu-Ray and DVD]
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Widely considered to be one of Britain's greatest filmmakers, Humphrey Jennings has long been celebrated as the director of works which beautifully capture the everyday heroism in times of war and peace.This, the second of three volumes which collect together Jennings' entire output, gathers 5 films from 1941 -1943 and shows Jennings at the pinnacle of his career. It features his masterpieces Listen to Britain and Fires Were Started and the rousing Words for Battle as well as some previously neglected works and alternative versions, many of which are made available for the first time since their original release.Special features:Contents: Listen To Britain (1941); Words for Battle (1941); The Heart of Britain (1941); Fires Were Started (1943); The Silent Village (1943)All films presented in both High Definition and Standard DefinitionThis Is England (1941): alternate cut of The Heart of BritainI Was a Fireman (1943): Jenning's original cut of Fires Were StartedIllustrated booklet with newly commissioned essays, film notes, and biography
BFI Play For Today Volume Two (Blu-ray Box Set) (3-disc)
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50 years on from its first transmission, the BBC's Play for Today anthology series remains one of British television's most influential and celebrated achievements. Between 1970 and 1984, plays which combined some of the era's finest writing, acting and directing talents were broadcast direct to living rooms, regularly challenging viewers and pushing the boundaries of TV drama.In Play for Today: Volume Two, six more iconic dramas from the series arrive on Blu‐ray for the first time, further demonstrating the trailblazing qualities of these innovative, stimulating and abiding television landmarksStocker's Copper (Written by Tom Clarke Dir. Jack Gold, 1972)The Elephant's Graveyard (Written by Peter McDougall Dir. John Mackenzie, 1976)Gotcha / Campion's Interview (Written by Barrie Keeffe / Brian Clark Directed by Barry Davis, 1977)The Spongers (Written by Jim Allen Dir. Roland Joffé, 1978)Victims of Apartheid (Written by Tom Clarke Dir. Stuart Burge, 1978)Just a Boy's Game (Written by Peter McDougall Dir. John Mackenzie, 1979)
BFI People on Sunday
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'Seventy-five years ahead of its time'. Richard Brody, New Yorker.A tale of five young Berliners - a taxi driver, a travelling wine dealer, a record shop sales girl, a film extra and a model - on a typical Sunday. In this vivid snapshot of Berlin life, a trip to the countryside reveals the flirtations, rivalries, jealousies, and petty irritations common to any group outing. All too soon it is the end of the day, and the prospect of Monday looms, and the return to the weekday routine.One of the key films of the Weimer era, People on Sunday marked the start of the film careers of six cineastes, who would go on to great international successes: Billy Wilder, Robert and Curt Siodmak, Edgar G Ulmer, Eugen Schüfftan and Fred Zinneman.Special Features:New audio commentary by critic and author Adrian MartinOther extras TBC **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with writing on the film and full film credits
BFI A Month in the Country
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Adapted from the novel of the same name by J L Carr, A Month in the Country, is set during a 1920s summer in rural Yorkshire. Tom Birkin (Colin Firth), a destitute World War I veteran coming to terms with the after-effects of the war, has been employed by a village church to carry out restoration work on a medieval mural. During his time in the slow-paced village, Birkin forms a close friendship with archaeologist James Moon (Kenneth Branagh), a fellow veteran who is also emotionally scarred following the conflict. The film follows Birkin as he settles into village life, forming romantic relationships and bonding with families and locals. Neglected after its initial 1987 cinema release, the film features a score by Howard Blake (The Snowman, The Avengers) and is notable for its strong British cast which also includes Natasha Richardson, Patrick Malahide and Jim Carter. Cast and Crew: Director: Pat O’Connor Cast: Colin Firth (Bridget Jones, The King’s Speech) Kenneth Branagh (Frankenstein, Valkyrie), Natasha Richardson (The White Countess, The Parent Trap), Jim Carter (Shakespeare in Love, Downtown Abbey) Awards and Reviews: Based on the Booker Prize nominated and Guardian Fiction Prize winning novel by J L Carr ‘All the performances are accomplished, and that of Firth is brilliant.’ – Time Out
BFI Ingmar Bergman Vol.2
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For over 50 years, Ingmar Bergman produced ground-breaking works of cinema that established him as one of the world's most acclaimed, enduring and influential filmmakers.In the 1950s he firmly established himself at the vanguard of world cinema. Following his breakthrough success Summer with Monika (1953), Bergman continued with a series of ground-breaking productions. Many of which are still considered some of the greatest films ever made.Presented over six discs, Ingmar Bergman: Volume 2 features eight landmark titles by the iconic filmmaker – presented together on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK. These include the Palme d'Or-nominated comedy Smiles of a Summer Night (1955), the introspective meditation on old age and human existence, Wild Strawberries (1957) and the iconic exploration of faith and death, The Seventh Seal (1957)The films:Summer Interlude (1951), Waiting Women (1952), Summer with Monika (1953), A Lesson in Love (1954), Smiles of a Summer Night (1955), The Seventh Seal (1957), Wild Strawberries (1957), The Magician (1958)Audio commentary on The Seventh Seal by film critic and editor-in-chief of Diabolique magazine, Kat EllingerPerfect-bound book featuring new essays by David Jenkins, Ellen Cheshire, Leigh Singer, Kieron McCormack, Philip Kemp, Jessica Land, Geoff Andrew and Alexandra Heller-NicholasOther extras TBCLimited edition (5,000 units)
BFI Marlene Dietrich at Universal 1940-1942
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This new Blu‐ray collection combines four classics from the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring the timeless Marlene Dietrich. All produced by Universal in the early 1940s, these films showcase Dietrich#39;s alluring and enduring persona; the epitome of bigscreen glamour and sensuousness.Featuring Seven Sinners (Tay Garnett, 1940), The Flame of New Orleans (René Clair, 1941), The Spoilers (Ray Enright, 1942) and Pittsburgh (Lewis Seiler, 1942), with co‐stars including Randolph Scott, John Wayne and Mischa Auer, this set exhibits Dietrich#39;s uniquely captivating style and the charisma that continues to endear her to fans worldwide.ExtrasHigh Definition transfers of all four filmsSeven Sinners feature commentary by film historian David Del Valle and screenwriter C Courtney JoynerThe Flame of New Orleans feature commentary by film historian Lee Gambin and actor and film historian Rutanya AldaThe Spoilers feature commentary by film historian Toby RoanPittsburgh feature commentary by critic and film historian Pamela HutchinsonMusic and effects tracks for The Flame of New Orleans, The Spoilers and PittsburghGalleries60‐page book featuring newly commissioned essays by Sarah Wood, Pamela Hutchinson, So Mayer, Ellen Cheshire, Katy McGahan and Philip KempLimited to 4,000 copies