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![BFI Moulin Rouge - Dual Format]()
BFI Moulin Rouge - Dual Format
66.98 AUD
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 Get Carter 4K Ultra HD (Includes Blu-ray)
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Zavvi - The Home of Pop CultureMichael Caine is Jack Carter, the London gangland enforcer who returns to his hometown of Newcastle to investigate his brother's death. Rarely has the criminal underworld been so realistically portrayed as in this 1971 masterpiece. Shot on location, resulting in a devastatingly authentic snapshot of life in the north east of England, Get Carter remains arguably the grittiest and greatest of all British crime films. Restored in 4K from the original camera negative by the BFI, and approved by director Mike Hodges, Get Carter is back, and looking and sounding better than ever.Product FeaturesExtras4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)Introduction by Michael Caine (2022, 3 mins)Audio commentary featuring Mike Hodges, Michael Caine and Wolfgang Suschitzky (2000)Audio commentary featuring Kim Newman and Barry ForshawIsolated score by Roy BuddMike Hodges in Conversation (2022, 60 mins): the director discusses his career in this interview recorded at BFI SouthbankThe Sound of Roy Budd (2022, 17 mins): film music expert Jonny Trunk explores the varied career of Roy Budd, and revisits Budd's iconic, minimalist score for Get CarterRoy Budd Plays 'Get Carter' (1971, 4 mins)BBC Look North location report (1970, 5 mins): surviving footage of a 1971 report on Get Carter's making, from the BBC's regional news programmeDon't Trust Boys(2022, 22 mins): actor Petra Markham reflects upon her career on stage and screen, and recalls her role in Get CarterKlinger on Klinger (2022, 24 mins): Tony Klinger recalls and evaluates the career of his father, Michael Klinger, Producer of Get CarterThe Ship Hotel - Tyne Main (1967, 33 mins): Philip Trevelyan's evocative documentary film about a pub on the banks of the River TyneInternational trailer (1971)Rerelease trailer (2022)Michael Caine's message to premiere attendees (1971, 1 min)Script galleryEnglish language with optional descriptive subtitlesAudio description track
![BFI French Cancan [Dual Format Edition]]()
BFI French Cancan [Dual Format Edition]
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The legendary Jean Gabin plays Danglard, mentor to, and lover of, the stage stars of 1890s Paris. When he discovers a naïve young laundress (Francoise Arnoul) dancing in a nightclub he is inspired by her talent to revive the forgotten cancan in a show that the whole of Paris, rich and poor, will never forget. Based on the true story of Moulin Rouge founder Charles Zidler, Jean Renoir’s exuberant tale of an impresario’s commitment to his art is a masterpiece of Technicolor brilliance, which features luminaries of the 1950s Parisian café-concert scene, Edith Piaf and Patachou, as period artistes.
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BFI All the Right Noises (The Flipside) [Dual Format Edition]
63.98 AUD
Originally sold with the provocative tagline 'Is 15 too young for a girl? Is one wife enough for one man?', this time-capsule of a film concerns itself with the story of a young married man who has an affair with a teenage girl, and forms part of a peculiarly 1960s British wave of films exploring such sensitive subject matter (others included Term of Trial, Age of Consent, and Three into Two Won't go).Starring Olivia Hussey, in her first post-Romeo and Juliet role, and the inimitable Tom Bell (The L-Shaped Room, Prime Suspect), this wonderful slice of British cultural history is one of only a handful of feature films directed by Gerry O'Hara, better know for his assistant-director work with such cinema giants as Tony Richardson, Carol Reed and Otto Preminger.Special features:Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extrasAll films remastered to High DefinitionNewly transferred to High Definition from original film elementsBernard Braden 'Now and Then' interview with Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting (1967)The Spy's Wife (1972, 28 mins): a rare and little-seen short film by O'Hara starring Tom BellExtensive illustrated booklet featuring newly commissioned contributions from film historian Robert Murphy, Gerry O'Hara, and The Spy's Wife producer Julian HollowayDolby Digital mono audio (320 kbps)
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BFI Riddles of the Sphinx (Includes DVD)
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Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen's visually accomplished and intellectually rigorous Riddles of the Sphinx is one of the most important avant-garde films to have emerged from Britain during the 1970s. The second collaboration between Mulvey and Wollen, both of whom are recognised as seminal figures in the field of film theory, Riddles of the Sphinx explores issues of female representation, the place of motherhood within society and the relationship between mother and daughter. Composed of a number of discrete sections, many of which are shot as continuous circular pans, the film takes place in a range of domestic and public spaces, shot in locations which include Malcolm LeGrice's kitchen and Stephen Dwoskin's bedroom. The film's ground-breaking electronic score, by The Soft Machine's Mike Ratledge, was composed on synthesisers which were developed in collaboration with Denys Irving (the man behind the mysterious and controversial 1970s band Lucifer). Newly mastered to High Definition, this extraordinary, era-defining work is presented here with a wealth of essential bonus material, including a newly-recorded feature-length commentary by Laura Mulvey, Mulvey and Wollen's film Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (1974, 99 mins), and a video interview with Laura Mulvey in conversation with the University of Bremen's Winfried Pauleit. Also included is an extensive booklet with new essays and complete film credits. Special Features: Presented in both High Definition and Standard Definition Mastered to High Definition from materials preserved at the BFI National Archive Newly recorded Laura Mulvey audio commentary Newly filmed interview with Laura Mulvey Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (Peter Wollen and Laura Mulvey, 1974, 99 mins): trail-blazing avant-garde film exploring the image of the Amazonian woman in myth Cast and Crew: Directed by Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen. Starring Dinah Stabb, Merdel Jordine, Rhiannon Tise, Clive Merrison
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BFI The Trial of Joan of Arc
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The legendary story of Joan of Arc's trial and conviction is powerfully retold in Robert Bresson's minimalist masterpiece.Working from the official transcript of the 15th century trial, Bresson shoots Joan's ordeal with a serene simplicity that reveals her vulnerability and her resilient faith.A transcendent and moving evocation of human suffering and spiritual liberation, The Trial of Joan of Arc remains a powerful exploration of religious virtue with one of cinema's most haunting and poignant finales.Extras:Presented in High DefinitionAn Introduction to Robert Bresson (2022, 29 mins): film writer and programmer Geoff Andrew discusses Bresson's oeuvre in this talk presented at BFI SouthbankNewly recorded audio commentary by filmmaker and writer Kat EllingerWomen's Work in Wartime (1918, 8 mins): a propaganda short looking at the acceptable roles for women at a time of warMasculinity in Modes (1931, 1 mins): a cinemagazine item showcasing the more masculine trends in Parisian coutureThe Legend of Joan of Arc ballet (1958, 2 mins, extract): an item from the cinemagazine USSR Today showing a Nikolai Peiko's ballet performed in MoscowOriginal theatrical trailerStills gallery**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet with new essays by Lillian Crawford and Richard Combs and full film credits
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BFI Letter to Brezhnev
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'A brave new tradition in British filmmaking, in which the heroes are ordinary people, seen with love'. Roger EbertTwo Merseyside girls escape their humdrum lives for a night on the town, where they meet two Russian sailors on shore leave. For Teresa (Margi Clarke), it's a welcome bit of fun, but for Elaine (Alexander Pigg) it turns into much moreOne of the key British films of the 1980's Letter to Brezhnev is set against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Liverpool's club scene, one-night stands and a Europe still in the grip of the Cold War. Written by Frank Clarke and directed by Chris Bernard (both whom worked on Brookside) and starring a fresh and young cast it remains a hilarious and uplifting tale of how love and idealism can help ordinary people realise their dreams.Special Features:From Liverpool with Love (15 mins): making-of documentaryNewly filmed interview with actors Alexandra Pigg and Peter FirthNewly filmed interview with actor Margi ClarkeThree audio commentaries featuring Alexandra Pigg, Margi Clarke, and director Chris BernardFully illustrated booklet including new writings by writer Frank Clarke and Professor Juliet Hallam
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BFI Woodfall: A Revolution in British Cinema
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A new 8-disc set celebrating the 60th anniversary of Woodfall Films. Includes eight iconic films (many newly restored and available on Blu-ray for the first time) that revolutionised British cinema and launched the careers of the likes of Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay and Rita Tushingham. Features: Look Back in Anger (Tony Richardson, 1959) The Entertainer (Tony Richardson, 1960) Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (Karel Reisz, 1960) A Taste of Honey (Tony Richardson, 1961) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (Tony Richardson, 1962) Tom Jones (Tony Richardson, 1963) (New 4K digital restorations of the original theatrical version of the film and the 1989 director's cut) Girl with Green Eyes (Desmond Davis, 1964) The Knack...and how to get it (Richard Lester, 1965) Special Features: Presented in High Definition All films newly remastered for this release, excluding Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Extras TBC
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BFI Burning an Illusion
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Pat (Cassie McFarlane), an ordinary London girl with a caring family, a job she enjoys and her own flat, seeks nothing more than to settle down to a life of married, middle-class conformity. Her cosy world is jolted when she meets Del (Victor Romero), a charming and vaguely discontented toolmaker, who soon moves in and then loses his job causing them both to challenge their assumptions about each other and their aspirations.Burning an Illusion, the pioneering first feature from Menelik Shabazz marks a coming of age for black British cinema. A film about transformation and identity, this sensitive and entertaining love story traces the emotional and political growth of a young black couple in Thatcher's London.Presented in High DefinitionVintage commentary by Menelik Shabazz, Cassie McFarlane and Victor Romero Evans (2001)Introduction by Menelik Shabazz (2005, 10 mins): the director discusses the background to Burning an Illusion and Blood Ah Goh RunCassie McFarlane Introduction (2022, 7 mins): the actor talks about her role and discusses the film's productionBlood Ah Goh Run (1982, 13 mins): a short documentary on the response to the New Cross fire of 1981 and the Black People's Day of ActionStep Forward Youth (1977, 29 mins): interviews with first-generation Black British youth on their attitudes to identity, family, police, race and fashionOriginal theatrical trailerGallery**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** 32-page booklet featuring essays by Alex Ramon and Dr Clive Nwonka, an archive interview with Menelik Shabazz and a biography of the director by Leila LatifSleeve featuring original poster artwork by Anum Iyapo and Shakka Dedi
![BFI Eye of the Needle (Dual Format Edition)]()
BFI Eye of the Needle (Dual Format Edition)
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Acclaimed adaptation of the best-selling espionage thriller by Ken Follet, and directed by Richard Marquand (most famous for Star Wars V1: Return of the Jedi)Englishmen know him as Faber (Donald Sutherland), but to the Fatherland, he's the loyal and lethal spy known as 'The Needle'. Shipwrecked on a Scottish island en route to Germany, Faber befriends the beautiful Lucy (Kate Nelligan), whose marriage to a crippled, embittered pilot is faltering. Faber sets about seducing her, intending to use her to help carry out his mission and prevent the impending D-Day invasion.Special features: Original theatrical trailer Other extras TBC Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the films and full film credits
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BFI Bande à Part
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Gleefully putting into practice D W Griffith's maxim that all you need to make a film is a girl and a gun, Bande à part (The Outsiders) is Godard's playful tribute to the Hollywood pulp crime movies of the 1940s, executed with typically Gallic cool. Franz and Arthur, a couple of streetwise chancers, team up with the shy Odile (a beguiling performance from Anna Karina, Godard's wife and muse at the time) to plan a robbery. As the trio of misfits roam the cafes of suburban Paris, do a lightning tour of the Louvre, and play-act shoot-outs, the suspicion grows that this is one heist that is not going to go according to plan. As well as superb photography by Raoul Coutard and music by Michel Legrand, Bande à part features one of the most exhilarating dance sequences in film, which so impressed Quentin Tarantino that he paid homage to it with John Travolta and Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction, and named his production company, Band Apart, after the film. Shot in just 25 days, Bande à part was greeted with puzzlement and even distaste when first released. Over the years it has become one of Godard admirers' favourite films and is one that no French film collection should be without.
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BFI Ken Russell: The Great Composers - Dual Format (Includes DVD)
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A Dual Format Edition collection bringing together the career defining work of Ken Russell at the BBC. Russell's work during the sixties for award-winning arts documentary series' Monitor and Omnibus were critically-acclaimed and often seen as a high point in his filmmaking.The first of the three films, Elgar (1962), portrays in vigorous style the life of the English composer Sir Edward Elgar, with Huw Wheldon narrating his life story over beautiful mountain scenery. The Debussy Film (1965), Russell's penultimate film for Monitor, was an ambitious work about the composer's life, written by Melvyn Bragg and starring Oliver Reed as Claude Debussy. Delius: Song of Summer (1968) is generally regarded (not least by its director) as Russell's best television film - with many critics citing it as his finest work in any medium. The story traces Eric Fenby and is based on his memoirs of trying to help the blind and paralysed composer Frederick Delius.The films in this collection have been remastered to High Definition, and are presented on Blu-ray for the very first time.
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BFI Look Back in Anger
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Shot by the great Oswald Morris (Fiddler on the Roof), Look Back in Anger opens with an extraordinary jazz-club scene. Trumpeter Jimmy Porter (Richard Burton) - a disillusioned, college-educated bloke, raging against the establishment - works by day on a sweet stall in the market. His middle-class wife suffers the brunt of his tirades but when he vent his anger by having an affair with her best friend, the consequences prove far-reaching for all involved. Tony Richardson's feature debut is the epitome of the kitchen-sink drama that spawned a new genre of British films and heralded the liberated Swinging Sixties. Apposite for current times and still uncomfortably compelling, the film features an astonishing performance by Burton that earned him his second of six Golden Globe nominations. Special features: The Stories that Changed British Cinema (2018, 47 mins): BFI panel discussion on Woodfall Films, featuring Rita Tushingham, Tom Courtenay and Joely Richardson George Devine Memorial Play: Look Back in Anger (1966, 17 mins): David Frost produced film, directed by Peter Whitehead, capturing a stage performance in memory of the late Royal Court director starring Kenneth Haigh as Jimmy Porter and Gary Raymond as Cliff Lewis Oswald Morris Remembers Woodfall (1993, 24 mins): the cinematographer reminisces about his time with Woodfall Ten Bob in Winter (1963, 12 mins): Lloyd Reckford's vignette of class tension and aspiration within London's Caribbean community Original theatrical trailer Stills gallery Illustrated booklet with writing by John Wyver, Michael Brooke and Nicolas Pillai, plus full film credits
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BFI Short Sharpe Shocks
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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 compelling compendium of strange, striking, thrilling, horrific, eerie and eccentric short subjects from the heyday of the British cinematic supporting programme. This carefully‐curated collection - the first of its kind anywhere ‐ includes a plethora of sought‐after titles, some newly remastered in HD for the very first time - and showcases an eclectic range of delights spanning the second half of the 20th century from the 1940s right through to the 1980s.A lavish double‐disc limited edition set, it comes complete with an illustrated booklet with full credits and new contextual writing on the films 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.Featuring the following films:Lock Your Door (Anthony Gilkison, 1949)The Reformation of St Jules (Anthony Gilkison, 1949)The Tell‐Tale Heart (J B Williams, 1953)Death Was a Passenger (Theodore Zichy, 1958)Portrait of a Matador (Theodore Zichy, 1958)Twenty Nine (Brian Cummins, 1969)The Sex Victims (Derek Robbins, 1973)The Lake (Lindsey C Vickers, 1978)The Errand (Nigel Finch, 1980)Extras:Interview with Peter Shillingford (2020): newly recorded interview with the producer of Twenty NineInterview with David McGillivray (2020): newly recorded interview the writer of The ErrandInterview with Kate Lees (2020): the chair of Adelphi Films discusses the 2017 discovery of the long thought lost 1953 short The Tell‐Tale Heart starring Stanley BakerInterview with Renee Glynn (2020): newly recorded interview with the script‐supervisor on Twenty NineImage galleries for The Tell‐Tale Heart, The Lake and The ErrandScript galleries for The Lake and The ErrandThe original short story of The Errand, presented as a viewable galleryOther extras TBC***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the films by Vic Pratt, Dr Josephine Botting, William Fowler, Jonathan Rigby, Peter Shillingford, Lindsey C Vickers and David McGillivray
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BFI Heat and Dust
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Anne (Julie Christie), a young historical researcher, inherits letters written by her great aunt Olivia (Greta Scacchi) and becomes obsessed with their revelations of her past in colonial India. Flitting between the present-day and the 1920s, the film examines their parallel journeys of self-discovery and the eternal, seductive allures of the country.Adapted by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala from her Booker Prize-winning novel, and winner of Best Screenplay at the 1983 BAFTA's, Heat and Dust is a sensual and evocative Merchant Ivory classic.Now beautifully restored in 4K and available on Blu-ray for the first time, the set also features Autobiography of a Princess, Merchant Ivory's fictional study of Imperial India starring James Mason and Madhur Jaffrey.Special Features:Autobiography of a Princess (1975, 58 mins): Merchant Ivory's fictional study of Imperial India starring James Mason and Madhur JaffreyMerchant Ivory's Royal India (2018): conversation between James Ivory and writer/director Chris TerrioGreta Scacchi and Nikolas Grace Remember Heat and Dust (2018): an interview by Claire MonkOnstage Q&A with Madhur Jaffrey (2018)Original theatrical trailerRe-release trailerOther extras TBC**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
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BFI Shoot the Messenger
56.98 AUD
Joe (David Oyelowo, Selma) a secondary school teacher, faces a rude awakening as the identity and community he's rejected and chastised turns against him. Faced with unemployment, filled with self-hatred and enraged by stereotypes and racist tropes he quickly spirals and finds himself living on the cold streets of London, and on a path of self-discovery.Written by Sharon Foster and directed by Ngozi Onwurah (Welcome II to the Terrordome), Shoot the Messenger is released here for the first time on Blu-ray.Presented in High DefinitionExtras TBC
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BFI Valentino - Dual Format (Includes DVD)
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Controversial British director Ken Russell (Women in Love, The Devils) tells the story of one of the silver screen's greatest legends, Rudolf Valentino, in this flamboyant and sexually-charged film.Starring world-famous ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev as the adored silent screen actor of the early Hollywood age, Valentino explore the stars humble beginnings as an immigrant in the United States, where he worked for a minimal wage before becoming a New York City gigolo. We then follow him to California, where his good looks allow him to seduce respected actresses. Eventually, his famous lovers help him become a leading man, and he quickly ascends to stardom where he can't escape the media's questions about his past and sexuality.Previously unavailable on Blu-ray, Valentino is an enthralling biopic from one of Britain's most distinctive and celebrated filmmakers.
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BFI Loving Memory (Includes Blu-Ray and DVD Copy)
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Tony Scott's (True Romance, Top Gun, Days of Thunder ) first feature, Loving Memory (1970) was made with assistance from the BFI's Production Board. Beautifully photographed by acclaimed cinematographer Chris Menges - who captures the misty mystery of the Yorkshire moors - the film follows the story of a brother and sister living alone with their memories and a macabre secret. Now one of Hollywood's most bankable UK ex-pats, the then 26 year-old Tony Scott's low budget film achieved critical praise and plaudits for its strong narrative, going on to open the new NFT 2 in September 1970. Also Included here as an extra is Scott's earlier short film, One of the Missing (1968) and Ridley Scott's 1965 short Boy and Bicycle (1965). Special Features: One of the Missing (1968, 26min) An early, taught psychological drama directed by Tony Scott Boy and Bicycle (1965, 27min) Starring Tony Scott and directed by his brother Ridley Scott. All content newly transferred to HD from original film elements held in the BFI National Archive. Fully illustrated booklet featuring essays, credits and biographical information
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BFI Roberto Rossellini: The War Trilogy
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ROSSELLINI: THE WAR TRILOGY (3-Blu-ray Disc Set)Films by Roberto RosselliniRossellini's celebrated trilogy, made during and immediately after the Second World War, is available for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK in this 3-disc box set. Rome, Open City, Paisa, and Germany Year Zero provide heart-rending depictions of a Europe savaged by war, the struggles faced by ordinary people and the hope that endures, establishing Roberto Rossellini as one of the most important and influential filmmakers of all time.Rome, Open City Italy 1945 1.33:1 black and white 103 minutesPaisà Italy 1946 1.33:1 black and white 125 minutesGermany Year Zero Germany, Italy 1948 1.33:1 black and white 73 minutesSpecial FeaturesNewly remastered presentationsL'amore (Roberto Rossellini, 1948, 80 mins): Rossellini's controversial two-part anthology film showcasing the maniford talents of Anna Magnani. The first part, A Human Voice, is written by Jean Cocteau, and the second, The Miracle, is written by Federico FelliniChildren of the Open City (Laura Muscardin, 2005, 53 mins): documentary featuring Vito Annicchiarico visiting key locations from Rome, Open City and sharing memories of the shootInto the Future (Tag Gallagher, 2009, 32 mins): visual essay on the War Trilogy by film scholar Tag GallagherFully illustrated booklet featuring writings by Tag Gallagher, Geoffrey Nowell-Smith and Jonathan Rosenbaum, and full film creditsItalian, German and English language, with optional English subtitles BD50 x 3 1080p 24fps PCM mono audio (48k/24-bit) Cert 12 (moderate violence) Region B Blu-ray
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BFI Secret Rites / Legend of the Witches (Flipside 039) - Dual Format
63.98 AUD
Legend of the Witches (1970, 85 mins): The originally X-rated film documentary which looks in detail at previously hidden magic rites and rituals. Sharing the secrets of initiation into a coven, divination through animal sacrifice, ritual scrying, the casting of a 'death spell', and the chilling intimacy of a Black Mass. It also explores Britain's hidden pagan heritage and its continued influence on our lives today.Secret Rites (1971, 47 mins): Part Mondo movie, part countercultural artefact, this strange mid-length 'documentary' by sex film director Derek Ford lifts the lid on witchcraft in 1970s Notting Hill. Mystery band The Spindle provide the groovy, psychedelic sounds while tentative occult enthusiast Penny and a serious-sounding narrator introduce the viewer to three ritual acts. Far out.Extras/Episodes:Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionWorldwide Blu-ray debut including the longest cut of Legend of the Witches ever releasedNewly recorded commentary on Secret Rites by Flipside founders Vic Pratt and William FowlerThe Witch's Fiddle (1924, 7 mins): possibly the first student film ever made, this tale of a magical instrument was shot by the newly formed Cambridge University Kinema ClubOut of Step: Witchcraft (1957, 14 mins): investigative journalist and charismatic Soho bon vivant Dan Farson presents this polite yet probing, nuanced TV documentary about witchcraftThe Judgement of Albion (1968, 26 mins): bold, poetic images populate this ode to resistance by the writer of Blood on Satan's Claw, Robert Wynne SimmonsGetting it Straight in Notting Hill Gate (1970, 25 mins): short but spectacular time-capsule counter-culture documentary was designed to redress negative perceptions of Notting Hill in 1970Image gallery**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** fully illustrated booklet with essays by Christina Harrington, publisher and expert on the occult Mark Pilkington, film lecturer Dr Adrian Smith, and authors of The Bodies Beneath, Vic Pratt and William Fowler. Includes full film credits
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BFI Voice Over (The Flipside) [Dual Format Edition]
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Ian McNeice gives a finely nuanced performance as radio personality 'Fats' Bannerman who transposes aspects of his lonely, down-at-heel life to 'Miss Elizabeth', the romantic Regency heroine of his Jane Austen style radio series Thus Engaged. When grim reality violently intrudes into Fats' frail fantasies his ability to separate fact from fiction begins to break down. A controversial early feature from a now-established Hollywood director, Chris Monger's Voice Over divided the critics -- whose judgments varied from 'sick and disturbing' (Time Out) to 'original and provoking' (The Guardian) -- on its release.Special Features:Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extrasNew High Definition restorationRepeater (Chris Monger, 1979, 76 mins): Experimental thriller dealing with a woman's confession of murder.Illustrated booklet featuring new sleevenote essays.
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BFI Bleak Moments
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Sylvia (Anne Raitt) leads a quiet life caring for her sister Hilda (Sarah Stephenson) who has complex care needs. Their lonely suburban existence is accentuated by a social awkwardness that detaches them from the community and fuels a life of seclusion and despair.Released in 1971 to critical acclaim, Mike Leigh's debut feature film is a haunting study of social isolation. Uncompromising and deeply affecting, the film introduced Leigh's unique and highly influential natural style that he has continued to develop over a 50 year career.A true landmark in the history of British film Bleak Moments has been newly remastered by the BFI and is presented on Blu-ray for the very first time.Newly remastered by the BFI in 2KExtras TBC
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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 Captured (Dual Format Edition)
56.98 AUD
Never commercially released before and previously only shown to a highly restricted audience of top military brass from the Ministry of Defence, Captured (1959) is a stunning Prisoner of War drama and a lost gem of British post-war filmmaking. Directed by cult British director John Krish, the film was sponsored by the Army Cinematograph Corporation. This tightly plotted drama shows British POWs enduring brainwashing and torture during the Korean War, thereby revealing what a soldier could expect if he was ever captured by enemy forces. The latest release in the BFI's acclaimed Flipside strand, Captured is accompanied by other rarities from John Krish H.M.P. (a 1978 fly-on-the-wall documentary about the Prison service) and Krish's celebrated 1977 public safety short Finishing Line. All of these films have been transferred to HD by the BFI from the very best available film materials. Special Features: Interview with John Krish Fully illustrated booklet Cast & Crew: Directed by John Krish (The Avengers, A Day In The Life collection, Salvage Gang)
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BFI Minute Bodies
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Minutes Bodies: The Intimate World of F. Percy (DVD + Blu-ray) A film by Stuart A. Staples and David Reeve This meditative, immersive film from Stuart A. Staples and David Reeve is a tribute to the astonishing work and achievements of naturalist, inventor and pioneering filmmaker F. Percy Smith. Smith worked in the early years of the 20th century, developing various cinematographer and micro-photographic techniques to capture nature s secrets in action Minute Bodies is an interpretative edit that combines Smith s original footage with a new contemporary score to create a hypnotic, alien yet familiar dreamscape that connects us to the sense of wonder Smith must have felt as he peered through his own lenses and saw these micro-worlds for the first time. Features a new score by tindersticks with Thomas Belhom and Christine Ott. Extras: Includes the following short films from the BFI National Film Archive: The Birth of a Flower (F. Percy Smith, 1910), The Strength and Agility of Insects (F. Percy Smith, 1911), The Wonders of Harmonic Designing (1913), Plants of the Underworld/Down Under (1930), Nature's Double Lifers (Mary Field, 1932), He Would a Wooing Go (Mary Field, 1936), Lupins(Mary Field, 1936), The Life Cycle of the Newt (Mary Field, 1942).
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BFI The Great White Silence
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Herbert Ponting's official record of Captain Scott's legendary expedition to the South Pole, restored by the BFI and featuring a score by Simon Fisher Turner, captures in breathtaking detail the alien beauty of the landscape, and ensured that the heroism involved would never be forgotten.The BFI National Archive – custodian of the expedition negatives – created this award-winning restoration using the latest photochemical and digital techniques and reintroduced its sophisticated use of colour.Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition90° South (1933, 72 mins): Ponting's final sound version of his legendary expedition footageThe Sound of Silence (2011, 13 mins): documentary about Simon Fisher Turner's approach to the scoreLocation field recordings (2010, 4 mins): celebrated sound recordist Chris Watson's document of Scott's expedition hutArchive newsreel items (1910-1925, 5 mins, DVD only): actuality coverage of the expedition's departure and return***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Fully illustrated booklet featuring a lead essay by the BFI's Bryony Dixon, selected biographies and notes on the extra
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BFI That Kind of Girl (The Flipside) [Dual Format Edition]
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In 1960s London, a beautiful continental au pair finds herself wrestling with the affections of an earnest peace-protestor, a dashing young toff and a roguish older man. But fun and freedom turn to shame and despair when she finds that her naivety has put her lovers, and their partners - including the well-meaning Janet (played by Big Zapper's Linda Marlowe, in her first role) - at risk.Stylishly shot in crisp black and white, and set against a backdrop of smoky jazz clubs, 'Ban the Bomb' marches, and evocative London locations, this finely-tuned cautionary tale was the directorial debut of Gerry O'Hara (All the Right Noises, The Brute), and is presented in a new high-definition transfer.Special features:Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extrasAll films remastered to High DefinitionThe People at No. 19 (J.B. Holmes, 1948, 17 mins): an intense and effective melodrama which explores the themes of adultery, sexual hygiene and pregnancy from the perspective of an earlier eraNo Place to Hide (Derrick Knight, 1959, 10 mins): a snapshot of the first 'Ban the Bomb' march to AldermastonA Sunday in September (James Hill, 1961, 27 mins): a compelling documentary, from the director of Black Beauty, about a nuclear disarmament demonstration in London, with Vanessa Redgrave, Doris Lessing and John OsbourneRobert Hartford-Davis interview (1968, 14 mins): That Kind of Girl's producer discusses his film careerExtensive illustrated booklet featuring essays from novelist Cathi Unsworth and director Gerry O'Hara
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BFI One of Our Aircraft is Missing
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Shot down over occupied Holland, the crew of a Wellington bomber must navigate their way to safety through enemy territory, in this Second World War classic. Written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (The Red Shoes, A Matter of Life and Death), One of Our Aircraft is Missing is an intense and suspenseful tale of wartime valour and heroism.An early success for the directing duo, this Academy Award-nominated drama stars a medley of British acting icons, including Eric Portman, Bernard Miles and Googie Withers, appearing in one of her first major film roles.A true landmark of 1940s British cinema that helped cement Powell and Pressburger's burgeoning reputations (as well as that of the film's editor David Lean), One of Our Aircraft is Missing arrives on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK.ExtrasPresented in High DefinitionLimited edition (4,000 units): packaged with a re-production of the original storybook based on the film by Emeric PressburgerNewly recorded audio commentary by film scholar Ian ChristieAn Airman's Letter to His Mother (1941, 5mins): Michael Powell's powerful propaganda short, narrated by John GielgudThe Volunteer (1944, 44 mins): an entertaining look at the Fleet Air Arm, directed by Powell & Pressburger and starring the legendary Ralph RichardsonTarget for Tonight (1941, 50mins): a record of a Wellington bomber's mission over GermanyThe Biter Bit (1943, 14mins): a glowing tribute to the Allied bombing campaign, narrated by Ralph RichardsonImage galleryNewly commissioned sleeve art by Jennifer Dionisio**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new essays by Ian Christie and Professor and Sarah Street, writing on the extras by Alex Prideaux and full film credits
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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.
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BFI Equus
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Alan Strang (Peter Firth) is a troubled teenager who suffers from an uncontrollable urge to blind horses. In court, facing prosecution for his actions, psychiatrist Dr Martin Dysart (Richard Burton) attempts to unravel the root causes of Alan's pathologic affliction.Adapted by Peter Shaffer from his own landmark, Tony-winning play, Equus is a gripping psychological thriller exploring how corrupted ideals can lead to grave consequences.Special Features:To Be Confirmed***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Fully illustrated booklet with new essays
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BFI The Appointment (Flipside No. 44)
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An evil and enigmatic entity throws a family into turmoil in Lindsey C. Vickers much sought-after cult horror.Unable to attend his daughter's violin recital, suburban father Ian – played by Edward Woodward (The Wicker Man) – is haunted by a series of prophetic nightmares that seem to foresee a looming tragedy. Are dark forces gathering to be unleashed upon him?An unsettling journey into the world of the supernatural guaranteed to give you sleepless nights, The Appointment is this latest addition to the popular BFI Flipside collection. It is with the director's blessing (and extensive involvement) that the BFI have decided to make this much requested title available, using the best materials as yet discovered. Standard Definition (presented on Blu-ray)Newly recorded audio commentary on The Appointment by director Lindsey C. VickersIntroduction to the film by the directorInterview with Lindsey C. Vickers (2021)Interview with Jane Merrow (2022): the actress recalls her experience of making The AppointmentThe Lake (Lindsey C. Vickers, 1978, 33 mins): a romantic picnic for young lovers Tony and Barbara is threatened by echoes of the horrific violence that happened nearby in this hauntingly effective ghost storyNewly recorded audio commentary on The Lake by Lindsey C. VickersExtensive galleries featuring rare stills and production materials kindly donated by the directorIllustrated booklet featuring new writing on the filmNewly commissioned sleeve art by Matt Needle
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BFI Varda by Agnes - Dual Format
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Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Agnes Varda was a visual storyteller who eschewed convention and prescribed approaches to drama.In Varda by Agnes - the director's final film - she offers a personal insight into her oeuvre, using excerpts from her work to illustrate her unique artistic visions and ideas.Playful, revealing and endearing, discover the inimitable genius of a true icon of world cinema.Special features:Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionAgnes Varda in Conversation (2018, 82 mins): the legendary director gives a talk about her career, illustrated with clips, to an audience at BFI Southbank.Agnes Varda: Filmmaker, photographer, Instagrammer (2018, 12 mins): the veteran director explains how to Instagram followed photography and film as her medium of choice.Video essay (2019, 10 mins): a newly commissioned video essay by film critic and writer Amy SimmonsOriginal theatrical trailer**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new 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 Hair - 40th Anniversary Edition Dual Format
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The film, loosely based on the 1968 Broadway musical Hair: An American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, centres on two men, Claude (John Savage, The Deer Hunter, a naïve young man from America's 'Bible Belt' and Berger (Treat Williams), the leader of a hippie tribe in New York. Drafted into the army and soon to ship out to Vietnam, Claude spends his last time as a civilian with Berger, learning for the first time about race and class issues in 60s America. He soon meets and falls for Shelia, a rich debutante with a rebellious soul. Welcome to the Age of Aquarius.The film marked Milos Forman's return to directing after winning an Oscar® for One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest in 1975 and was nominated for two Golden Globes in 1980.Special features:Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionAquarius (1966, 8 mins): the Age of Aquarius arrives in Nancy Hanna's jazzy psychedelic animationSan Francisco (1968, 15 mins): Anthony Stern's award-winning impressionistic documentary shot on the streets of San Fran, stunningly soundtracked with a rare early version of Pink Floyd's 'Interstellar Overdrive'Indian Pop Instrumental (c1970, 3 mins): enigmatic English musos look east with this marvellously mysterious music filmDiscomania (1979, 24 mins): Oscar Riesel's star-spangled British disc-dancing extravaganza from the glory days of glitterballs, lurex, sequins and rollerskatesNicholas Ray in Conversation (1969, audio only): the legendary filmmaker memorably concluding his screen career in Hair - reflects upon his legacy with film critic VF Perkins at London's NFT***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by Ellen Cheshire, new interview with the film's screenwriter Michael Weller and an essay on director Milos Forman by Kieron McCormack
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BFI The Knack…and How to Get It (Dual Format Edition)
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From the director of the Beatles A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965) comes this inventive and hilarious romp through love and sex in 1960s London. Featuring a wildly frenetic filmmaking style that careers from slapstick to serious avant-garde, this genuinely dazzling film is a mod masterpiece.Cool and sophisticated Tolen (Ray Brooks) has a monopoly on womanising - with a long line of conquests to prove it while the naïve and awkward Colin (Michael Crawford) desperately wants a piece of it. But when Colin falls for an innocent country girl (Rita Tushingham), it's not long before the self-assured Tolen moves in for the kill. Is all fair in love and war, or can Colin get the knack and beat Tolen at his own game?Special featuresPresented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionCaptain Busby the Even Tenour of Her Ways (1967, 16 mins): Ann Wolff's surreal riff on Philip O'Connor's poem, featuring Quentin CrispNow and Then: Dick Lester (1967, 17 mins): Bernard Braden's wide-ranging interview with the directorRita Tushingham Remembers THE KNACK... and how to get it (2018, 11 mins): newly shot interview with the actressStaging THE KNACK...and how to get it (2018, 2 mins): interview with the director of the first stage version of The KnackBritish Cinema in the 1960s: Richard Lester in Conversation (2018, 59 mins): the director discusses his career with Neil SinyardIllustrated booklet with writing by Neil Sinyard and Melanie Williams, plus full film credits
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BFI Full Circle: The Haunting of Julia 4K Ultra HD (Includes Blu-ray)
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Based on the novel Julia by Peter Straub, Full Circle is a highly regarded, long-vanished, evocatively eerie cult chiller, newly restored in 4K resolution. Bereaved mother Julia (Mia Farrow, Rosemary's Baby) flees controlling husband Magnus (Keir Dullea, Black Christmas), re-establishing herself in an old house in leafy West London.Yet she finds herself haunted by apparitions of a ghostly blonde-haired child, sending her on a strange journey of self-discovery - with dreadful consequences. Long requested by fans, the BFI is delighted to bring Full Circle to UK audiences as a limited edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray dual format release.Limited edition (includes booklet and slipcase)4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentationNewly recorded introduction by director Richard Loncraine (2023)Newly recorded audio commentary with director Richard Loncraine and film historian Simon FitzjohnNewly recorded interview with Richard Loncraine (2023)Newly recorded Interview with composer Colin Towns (2023)Interview with Tom Conti (2023)Interview with Samantha Gates (2023)Video essay by author and critic Kim NewmanLocation Tour with Simon Fitzjohn (2023)GalleriesNewly created English subtitles for the Deaf and partial hearingReversible sleeve featuring alternative designIllustrated booklet with new writing on the film by Simon Fitzjohn and on Richard Loncraine by the BFI's Dr Josephine BottingAll extras are TBC and subject to change*Please note that the UHD disc included is region ABC, the Blu-ray disc is region B
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BFI The Men (Dual Format Edition)
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Struggling to come to terms with his injuries, a paraplegic war veteran turns to his doctor, fiancé and former comrades as he adjusts to a new way of life.Featuring a powerhouse performance from Marlon Brando in his first feature film, The Men is a poignant reflection on the life-changing impact of paraplegia and the support networks that help those affected rehabilitate and integrate back into society.Directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring a stellar supporting cast – including Teresa Wright (Shadow of a Doubt) and Everett Sloane (Citizen Kane), this Hollywood landmark is presented on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK.Audio commentary by filmmaker and film historian Jim HemphillIllustrated booklet with new essays by Philip Kemp, Scott Harrison and Victoria MillingtonOther extras TBCNewly commissioned sleeve art by Jennifer Dionisio
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BFI Herostratus (The Flipside) [Dual Format Edition]
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When Max, a young poet (played by the iconic Michael Gothard) hires a marketing company to turn his suicide-by-jumping into a mass-media spectacle, he finds that his subversive intentions are quickly diluted into a reactionary gesture, and his motivations are revealed as a desperate attempt to seek attention through celebrity. Unseen since its limited release in 1967, this audacious and prescient - yet criminally overlooked - work by experimental filmmaker Don Levy left a profound mark on the landscape of late-1960s British cinema, with echoes of its visual style evident in the more celebrated work of such notable directors as Stanley Kubrick, Nicolas Roeg and Michael Winner.Special features: Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extras Newly transferred to High Definition from the original negative under the supervision of Don Levy associate Amnon Buchbinder Rare audio interview with Don Levy (1973, 38 mins) Ten Thousand Talents (1960, 24 mins): Levy’s student film, set in Cambridge, featuring the voice of Peter Cook Time Is (1964, 28 mins): Levy’s remarkable documentary Five Films (1967, 8 mins): Levy’s hypnotic experiments in film editing techniques Extensive illustrated booklet with newly commissioned contributions and original documentation Dolby Digital mono audio (320 kbps)
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BFI Great White Silence (Dual Format Edition)
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The official record of Captain Scott's legendary expedition to the South Pole, fully restored by the BFI and featuring a with new musical score by Simon Fisher Turner. Released on DVD & Blu-ray for the first time ever. Scott described Herbert Ponting as 'an artist in love with his work', and, after the Antarctic expedition's tragic outcome, Ponting devoted the rest of his life to ensuring that the grandeur of the Antarctic and of the expedition's heroism would not be forgotten. The images that he captured have fired imaginations ever since. Now, the BFI National Archive - custodian of the expedition negatives - has restored the film using the latest photochemical and digital techniques and reintroduced the film's sophisticated use of colour. The alien beauty of the landscape is brought dramatically to life, showing the world of the expedition in brilliant detail.Extra Features:Dual Format Edition: includes both Blu-ray and the DVD versions of the main feature90º South (1933, 72 mins) - Herbert Ponting's re-edited sound version of the legendary footage he shot in 1910-11.Compilation of newsreel footage (1910-1925, 4 mins - DVD only)Cardiff: The Ship Terra Nova Leaving Harbour Towards the South Pole - Pathé's Animated Gazette film (1910)Captain Scott And Dr Wilson With 'Nobby' the Pony - short film from Gaumont Graphic (1912)The Terra Nova Returns Home - Topical Budget newsreel (1913)Memorial Service for Antarctic Heroes 14th Feb 1913 - Pathe's Animated Gazette film (1913)Nation's Tribute To Captain Scott - Topical Budget newsreel (1925)
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 Get Carter 4K Ultra HD (Includes Blu-ray)
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Zavvi - The Home of Pop CultureMichael Caine is Jack Carter, the London gangland enforcer who returns to his hometown of Newcastle to investigate his brother's death. Rarely has the criminal underworld been so realistically portrayed as in this 1971 masterpiece. Shot on location, resulting in a devastatingly authentic snapshot of life in the north east of England, Get Carter remains arguably the grittiest and greatest of all British crime films. Restored in 4K from the original camera negative by the BFI, and approved by director Mike Hodges, Get Carter is back, and looking and sounding better than ever.Product FeaturesExtras4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)Introduction by Michael Caine (2022, 3 mins)Audio commentary featuring Mike Hodges, Michael Caine and Wolfgang Suschitzky (2000)Audio commentary featuring Kim Newman and Barry ForshawIsolated score by Roy BuddMike Hodges in Conversation (2022, 60 mins): the director discusses his career in this interview recorded at BFI SouthbankThe Sound of Roy Budd (2022, 17 mins): film music expert Jonny Trunk explores the varied career of Roy Budd, and revisits Budd's iconic, minimalist score for Get CarterRoy Budd Plays 'Get Carter' (1971, 4 mins)BBC Look North location report (1970, 5 mins): surviving footage of a 1971 report on Get Carter's making, from the BBC's regional news programmeDon't Trust Boys(2022, 22 mins): actor Petra Markham reflects upon her career on stage and screen, and recalls her role in Get CarterKlinger on Klinger (2022, 24 mins): Tony Klinger recalls and evaluates the career of his father, Michael Klinger, Producer of Get CarterThe Ship Hotel - Tyne Main (1967, 33 mins): Philip Trevelyan's evocative documentary film about a pub on the banks of the River TyneInternational trailer (1971)Rerelease trailer (2022)Michael Caine's message to premiere attendees (1971, 1 min)Script galleryEnglish language with optional descriptive subtitlesAudio description track
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BFI French Cancan [Dual Format Edition]
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The legendary Jean Gabin plays Danglard, mentor to, and lover of, the stage stars of 1890s Paris. When he discovers a naïve young laundress (Francoise Arnoul) dancing in a nightclub he is inspired by her talent to revive the forgotten cancan in a show that the whole of Paris, rich and poor, will never forget. Based on the true story of Moulin Rouge founder Charles Zidler, Jean Renoir’s exuberant tale of an impresario’s commitment to his art is a masterpiece of Technicolor brilliance, which features luminaries of the 1950s Parisian café-concert scene, Edith Piaf and Patachou, as period artistes.
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BFI All the Right Noises (The Flipside) [Dual Format Edition]
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Originally sold with the provocative tagline 'Is 15 too young for a girl? Is one wife enough for one man?', this time-capsule of a film concerns itself with the story of a young married man who has an affair with a teenage girl, and forms part of a peculiarly 1960s British wave of films exploring such sensitive subject matter (others included Term of Trial, Age of Consent, and Three into Two Won't go).Starring Olivia Hussey, in her first post-Romeo and Juliet role, and the inimitable Tom Bell (The L-Shaped Room, Prime Suspect), this wonderful slice of British cultural history is one of only a handful of feature films directed by Gerry O'Hara, better know for his assistant-director work with such cinema giants as Tony Richardson, Carol Reed and Otto Preminger.Special features:Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extrasAll films remastered to High DefinitionNewly transferred to High Definition from original film elementsBernard Braden 'Now and Then' interview with Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting (1967)The Spy's Wife (1972, 28 mins): a rare and little-seen short film by O'Hara starring Tom BellExtensive illustrated booklet featuring newly commissioned contributions from film historian Robert Murphy, Gerry O'Hara, and The Spy's Wife producer Julian HollowayDolby Digital mono audio (320 kbps)
BFI Riddles of the Sphinx (Includes DVD)
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Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen's visually accomplished and intellectually rigorous Riddles of the Sphinx is one of the most important avant-garde films to have emerged from Britain during the 1970s. The second collaboration between Mulvey and Wollen, both of whom are recognised as seminal figures in the field of film theory, Riddles of the Sphinx explores issues of female representation, the place of motherhood within society and the relationship between mother and daughter. Composed of a number of discrete sections, many of which are shot as continuous circular pans, the film takes place in a range of domestic and public spaces, shot in locations which include Malcolm LeGrice's kitchen and Stephen Dwoskin's bedroom. The film's ground-breaking electronic score, by The Soft Machine's Mike Ratledge, was composed on synthesisers which were developed in collaboration with Denys Irving (the man behind the mysterious and controversial 1970s band Lucifer). Newly mastered to High Definition, this extraordinary, era-defining work is presented here with a wealth of essential bonus material, including a newly-recorded feature-length commentary by Laura Mulvey, Mulvey and Wollen's film Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (1974, 99 mins), and a video interview with Laura Mulvey in conversation with the University of Bremen's Winfried Pauleit. Also included is an extensive booklet with new essays and complete film credits. Special Features: Presented in both High Definition and Standard Definition Mastered to High Definition from materials preserved at the BFI National Archive Newly recorded Laura Mulvey audio commentary Newly filmed interview with Laura Mulvey Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons (Peter Wollen and Laura Mulvey, 1974, 99 mins): trail-blazing avant-garde film exploring the image of the Amazonian woman in myth Cast and Crew: Directed by Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen. Starring Dinah Stabb, Merdel Jordine, Rhiannon Tise, Clive Merrison
BFI The Trial of Joan of Arc
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The legendary story of Joan of Arc's trial and conviction is powerfully retold in Robert Bresson's minimalist masterpiece.Working from the official transcript of the 15th century trial, Bresson shoots Joan's ordeal with a serene simplicity that reveals her vulnerability and her resilient faith.A transcendent and moving evocation of human suffering and spiritual liberation, The Trial of Joan of Arc remains a powerful exploration of religious virtue with one of cinema's most haunting and poignant finales.Extras:Presented in High DefinitionAn Introduction to Robert Bresson (2022, 29 mins): film writer and programmer Geoff Andrew discusses Bresson's oeuvre in this talk presented at BFI SouthbankNewly recorded audio commentary by filmmaker and writer Kat EllingerWomen's Work in Wartime (1918, 8 mins): a propaganda short looking at the acceptable roles for women at a time of warMasculinity in Modes (1931, 1 mins): a cinemagazine item showcasing the more masculine trends in Parisian coutureThe Legend of Joan of Arc ballet (1958, 2 mins, extract): an item from the cinemagazine USSR Today showing a Nikolai Peiko's ballet performed in MoscowOriginal theatrical trailerStills gallery**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet with new essays by Lillian Crawford and Richard Combs and full film credits
BFI Letter to Brezhnev
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'A brave new tradition in British filmmaking, in which the heroes are ordinary people, seen with love'. Roger EbertTwo Merseyside girls escape their humdrum lives for a night on the town, where they meet two Russian sailors on shore leave. For Teresa (Margi Clarke), it's a welcome bit of fun, but for Elaine (Alexander Pigg) it turns into much moreOne of the key British films of the 1980's Letter to Brezhnev is set against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Liverpool's club scene, one-night stands and a Europe still in the grip of the Cold War. Written by Frank Clarke and directed by Chris Bernard (both whom worked on Brookside) and starring a fresh and young cast it remains a hilarious and uplifting tale of how love and idealism can help ordinary people realise their dreams.Special Features:From Liverpool with Love (15 mins): making-of documentaryNewly filmed interview with actors Alexandra Pigg and Peter FirthNewly filmed interview with actor Margi ClarkeThree audio commentaries featuring Alexandra Pigg, Margi Clarke, and director Chris BernardFully illustrated booklet including new writings by writer Frank Clarke and Professor Juliet Hallam
BFI Woodfall: A Revolution in British Cinema
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A new 8-disc set celebrating the 60th anniversary of Woodfall Films. Includes eight iconic films (many newly restored and available on Blu-ray for the first time) that revolutionised British cinema and launched the careers of the likes of Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay and Rita Tushingham. Features: Look Back in Anger (Tony Richardson, 1959) The Entertainer (Tony Richardson, 1960) Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (Karel Reisz, 1960) A Taste of Honey (Tony Richardson, 1961) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (Tony Richardson, 1962) Tom Jones (Tony Richardson, 1963) (New 4K digital restorations of the original theatrical version of the film and the 1989 director's cut) Girl with Green Eyes (Desmond Davis, 1964) The Knack...and how to get it (Richard Lester, 1965) Special Features: Presented in High Definition All films newly remastered for this release, excluding Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner Extras TBC
BFI Burning an Illusion
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Pat (Cassie McFarlane), an ordinary London girl with a caring family, a job she enjoys and her own flat, seeks nothing more than to settle down to a life of married, middle-class conformity. Her cosy world is jolted when she meets Del (Victor Romero), a charming and vaguely discontented toolmaker, who soon moves in and then loses his job causing them both to challenge their assumptions about each other and their aspirations.Burning an Illusion, the pioneering first feature from Menelik Shabazz marks a coming of age for black British cinema. A film about transformation and identity, this sensitive and entertaining love story traces the emotional and political growth of a young black couple in Thatcher's London.Presented in High DefinitionVintage commentary by Menelik Shabazz, Cassie McFarlane and Victor Romero Evans (2001)Introduction by Menelik Shabazz (2005, 10 mins): the director discusses the background to Burning an Illusion and Blood Ah Goh RunCassie McFarlane Introduction (2022, 7 mins): the actor talks about her role and discusses the film's productionBlood Ah Goh Run (1982, 13 mins): a short documentary on the response to the New Cross fire of 1981 and the Black People's Day of ActionStep Forward Youth (1977, 29 mins): interviews with first-generation Black British youth on their attitudes to identity, family, police, race and fashionOriginal theatrical trailerGallery**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** 32-page booklet featuring essays by Alex Ramon and Dr Clive Nwonka, an archive interview with Menelik Shabazz and a biography of the director by Leila LatifSleeve featuring original poster artwork by Anum Iyapo and Shakka Dedi
BFI Eye of the Needle (Dual Format Edition)
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Acclaimed adaptation of the best-selling espionage thriller by Ken Follet, and directed by Richard Marquand (most famous for Star Wars V1: Return of the Jedi)Englishmen know him as Faber (Donald Sutherland), but to the Fatherland, he's the loyal and lethal spy known as 'The Needle'. Shipwrecked on a Scottish island en route to Germany, Faber befriends the beautiful Lucy (Kate Nelligan), whose marriage to a crippled, embittered pilot is faltering. Faber sets about seducing her, intending to use her to help carry out his mission and prevent the impending D-Day invasion.Special features: Original theatrical trailer Other extras TBC Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the films and full film credits
BFI Bande à Part
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Gleefully putting into practice D W Griffith's maxim that all you need to make a film is a girl and a gun, Bande à part (The Outsiders) is Godard's playful tribute to the Hollywood pulp crime movies of the 1940s, executed with typically Gallic cool. Franz and Arthur, a couple of streetwise chancers, team up with the shy Odile (a beguiling performance from Anna Karina, Godard's wife and muse at the time) to plan a robbery. As the trio of misfits roam the cafes of suburban Paris, do a lightning tour of the Louvre, and play-act shoot-outs, the suspicion grows that this is one heist that is not going to go according to plan. As well as superb photography by Raoul Coutard and music by Michel Legrand, Bande à part features one of the most exhilarating dance sequences in film, which so impressed Quentin Tarantino that he paid homage to it with John Travolta and Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction, and named his production company, Band Apart, after the film. Shot in just 25 days, Bande à part was greeted with puzzlement and even distaste when first released. Over the years it has become one of Godard admirers' favourite films and is one that no French film collection should be without.
BFI Ken Russell: The Great Composers - Dual Format (Includes DVD)
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A Dual Format Edition collection bringing together the career defining work of Ken Russell at the BBC. Russell's work during the sixties for award-winning arts documentary series' Monitor and Omnibus were critically-acclaimed and often seen as a high point in his filmmaking.The first of the three films, Elgar (1962), portrays in vigorous style the life of the English composer Sir Edward Elgar, with Huw Wheldon narrating his life story over beautiful mountain scenery. The Debussy Film (1965), Russell's penultimate film for Monitor, was an ambitious work about the composer's life, written by Melvyn Bragg and starring Oliver Reed as Claude Debussy. Delius: Song of Summer (1968) is generally regarded (not least by its director) as Russell's best television film - with many critics citing it as his finest work in any medium. The story traces Eric Fenby and is based on his memoirs of trying to help the blind and paralysed composer Frederick Delius.The films in this collection have been remastered to High Definition, and are presented on Blu-ray for the very first time.
BFI Look Back in Anger
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Shot by the great Oswald Morris (Fiddler on the Roof), Look Back in Anger opens with an extraordinary jazz-club scene. Trumpeter Jimmy Porter (Richard Burton) - a disillusioned, college-educated bloke, raging against the establishment - works by day on a sweet stall in the market. His middle-class wife suffers the brunt of his tirades but when he vent his anger by having an affair with her best friend, the consequences prove far-reaching for all involved. Tony Richardson's feature debut is the epitome of the kitchen-sink drama that spawned a new genre of British films and heralded the liberated Swinging Sixties. Apposite for current times and still uncomfortably compelling, the film features an astonishing performance by Burton that earned him his second of six Golden Globe nominations. Special features: The Stories that Changed British Cinema (2018, 47 mins): BFI panel discussion on Woodfall Films, featuring Rita Tushingham, Tom Courtenay and Joely Richardson George Devine Memorial Play: Look Back in Anger (1966, 17 mins): David Frost produced film, directed by Peter Whitehead, capturing a stage performance in memory of the late Royal Court director starring Kenneth Haigh as Jimmy Porter and Gary Raymond as Cliff Lewis Oswald Morris Remembers Woodfall (1993, 24 mins): the cinematographer reminisces about his time with Woodfall Ten Bob in Winter (1963, 12 mins): Lloyd Reckford's vignette of class tension and aspiration within London's Caribbean community Original theatrical trailer Stills gallery Illustrated booklet with writing by John Wyver, Michael Brooke and Nicolas Pillai, plus full film credits
BFI Short Sharpe Shocks
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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 compelling compendium of strange, striking, thrilling, horrific, eerie and eccentric short subjects from the heyday of the British cinematic supporting programme. This carefully‐curated collection - the first of its kind anywhere ‐ includes a plethora of sought‐after titles, some newly remastered in HD for the very first time - and showcases an eclectic range of delights spanning the second half of the 20th century from the 1940s right through to the 1980s.A lavish double‐disc limited edition set, it comes complete with an illustrated booklet with full credits and new contextual writing on the films 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.Featuring the following films:Lock Your Door (Anthony Gilkison, 1949)The Reformation of St Jules (Anthony Gilkison, 1949)The Tell‐Tale Heart (J B Williams, 1953)Death Was a Passenger (Theodore Zichy, 1958)Portrait of a Matador (Theodore Zichy, 1958)Twenty Nine (Brian Cummins, 1969)The Sex Victims (Derek Robbins, 1973)The Lake (Lindsey C Vickers, 1978)The Errand (Nigel Finch, 1980)Extras:Interview with Peter Shillingford (2020): newly recorded interview with the producer of Twenty NineInterview with David McGillivray (2020): newly recorded interview the writer of The ErrandInterview with Kate Lees (2020): the chair of Adelphi Films discusses the 2017 discovery of the long thought lost 1953 short The Tell‐Tale Heart starring Stanley BakerInterview with Renee Glynn (2020): newly recorded interview with the script‐supervisor on Twenty NineImage galleries for The Tell‐Tale Heart, The Lake and The ErrandScript galleries for The Lake and The ErrandThe original short story of The Errand, presented as a viewable galleryOther extras TBC***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the films by Vic Pratt, Dr Josephine Botting, William Fowler, Jonathan Rigby, Peter Shillingford, Lindsey C Vickers and David McGillivray
BFI Heat and Dust
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Anne (Julie Christie), a young historical researcher, inherits letters written by her great aunt Olivia (Greta Scacchi) and becomes obsessed with their revelations of her past in colonial India. Flitting between the present-day and the 1920s, the film examines their parallel journeys of self-discovery and the eternal, seductive allures of the country.Adapted by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala from her Booker Prize-winning novel, and winner of Best Screenplay at the 1983 BAFTA's, Heat and Dust is a sensual and evocative Merchant Ivory classic.Now beautifully restored in 4K and available on Blu-ray for the first time, the set also features Autobiography of a Princess, Merchant Ivory's fictional study of Imperial India starring James Mason and Madhur Jaffrey.Special Features:Autobiography of a Princess (1975, 58 mins): Merchant Ivory's fictional study of Imperial India starring James Mason and Madhur JaffreyMerchant Ivory's Royal India (2018): conversation between James Ivory and writer/director Chris TerrioGreta Scacchi and Nikolas Grace Remember Heat and Dust (2018): an interview by Claire MonkOnstage Q&A with Madhur Jaffrey (2018)Original theatrical trailerRe-release trailerOther extras TBC**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
BFI Shoot the Messenger
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Joe (David Oyelowo, Selma) a secondary school teacher, faces a rude awakening as the identity and community he's rejected and chastised turns against him. Faced with unemployment, filled with self-hatred and enraged by stereotypes and racist tropes he quickly spirals and finds himself living on the cold streets of London, and on a path of self-discovery.Written by Sharon Foster and directed by Ngozi Onwurah (Welcome II to the Terrordome), Shoot the Messenger is released here for the first time on Blu-ray.Presented in High DefinitionExtras TBC
BFI Valentino - Dual Format (Includes DVD)
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Controversial British director Ken Russell (Women in Love, The Devils) tells the story of one of the silver screen's greatest legends, Rudolf Valentino, in this flamboyant and sexually-charged film.Starring world-famous ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev as the adored silent screen actor of the early Hollywood age, Valentino explore the stars humble beginnings as an immigrant in the United States, where he worked for a minimal wage before becoming a New York City gigolo. We then follow him to California, where his good looks allow him to seduce respected actresses. Eventually, his famous lovers help him become a leading man, and he quickly ascends to stardom where he can't escape the media's questions about his past and sexuality.Previously unavailable on Blu-ray, Valentino is an enthralling biopic from one of Britain's most distinctive and celebrated filmmakers.
BFI Loving Memory (Includes Blu-Ray and DVD Copy)
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Tony Scott's (True Romance, Top Gun, Days of Thunder ) first feature, Loving Memory (1970) was made with assistance from the BFI's Production Board. Beautifully photographed by acclaimed cinematographer Chris Menges - who captures the misty mystery of the Yorkshire moors - the film follows the story of a brother and sister living alone with their memories and a macabre secret. Now one of Hollywood's most bankable UK ex-pats, the then 26 year-old Tony Scott's low budget film achieved critical praise and plaudits for its strong narrative, going on to open the new NFT 2 in September 1970. Also Included here as an extra is Scott's earlier short film, One of the Missing (1968) and Ridley Scott's 1965 short Boy and Bicycle (1965). Special Features: One of the Missing (1968, 26min) An early, taught psychological drama directed by Tony Scott Boy and Bicycle (1965, 27min) Starring Tony Scott and directed by his brother Ridley Scott. All content newly transferred to HD from original film elements held in the BFI National Archive. Fully illustrated booklet featuring essays, credits and biographical information
BFI Roberto Rossellini: The War Trilogy
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ROSSELLINI: THE WAR TRILOGY (3-Blu-ray Disc Set)Films by Roberto RosselliniRossellini's celebrated trilogy, made during and immediately after the Second World War, is available for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK in this 3-disc box set. Rome, Open City, Paisa, and Germany Year Zero provide heart-rending depictions of a Europe savaged by war, the struggles faced by ordinary people and the hope that endures, establishing Roberto Rossellini as one of the most important and influential filmmakers of all time.Rome, Open City Italy 1945 1.33:1 black and white 103 minutesPaisà Italy 1946 1.33:1 black and white 125 minutesGermany Year Zero Germany, Italy 1948 1.33:1 black and white 73 minutesSpecial FeaturesNewly remastered presentationsL'amore (Roberto Rossellini, 1948, 80 mins): Rossellini's controversial two-part anthology film showcasing the maniford talents of Anna Magnani. The first part, A Human Voice, is written by Jean Cocteau, and the second, The Miracle, is written by Federico FelliniChildren of the Open City (Laura Muscardin, 2005, 53 mins): documentary featuring Vito Annicchiarico visiting key locations from Rome, Open City and sharing memories of the shootInto the Future (Tag Gallagher, 2009, 32 mins): visual essay on the War Trilogy by film scholar Tag GallagherFully illustrated booklet featuring writings by Tag Gallagher, Geoffrey Nowell-Smith and Jonathan Rosenbaum, and full film creditsItalian, German and English language, with optional English subtitles BD50 x 3 1080p 24fps PCM mono audio (48k/24-bit) Cert 12 (moderate violence) Region B Blu-ray
BFI Secret Rites / Legend of the Witches (Flipside 039) - Dual Format
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Legend of the Witches (1970, 85 mins): The originally X-rated film documentary which looks in detail at previously hidden magic rites and rituals. Sharing the secrets of initiation into a coven, divination through animal sacrifice, ritual scrying, the casting of a 'death spell', and the chilling intimacy of a Black Mass. It also explores Britain's hidden pagan heritage and its continued influence on our lives today.Secret Rites (1971, 47 mins): Part Mondo movie, part countercultural artefact, this strange mid-length 'documentary' by sex film director Derek Ford lifts the lid on witchcraft in 1970s Notting Hill. Mystery band The Spindle provide the groovy, psychedelic sounds while tentative occult enthusiast Penny and a serious-sounding narrator introduce the viewer to three ritual acts. Far out.Extras/Episodes:Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionWorldwide Blu-ray debut including the longest cut of Legend of the Witches ever releasedNewly recorded commentary on Secret Rites by Flipside founders Vic Pratt and William FowlerThe Witch's Fiddle (1924, 7 mins): possibly the first student film ever made, this tale of a magical instrument was shot by the newly formed Cambridge University Kinema ClubOut of Step: Witchcraft (1957, 14 mins): investigative journalist and charismatic Soho bon vivant Dan Farson presents this polite yet probing, nuanced TV documentary about witchcraftThe Judgement of Albion (1968, 26 mins): bold, poetic images populate this ode to resistance by the writer of Blood on Satan's Claw, Robert Wynne SimmonsGetting it Straight in Notting Hill Gate (1970, 25 mins): short but spectacular time-capsule counter-culture documentary was designed to redress negative perceptions of Notting Hill in 1970Image gallery**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** fully illustrated booklet with essays by Christina Harrington, publisher and expert on the occult Mark Pilkington, film lecturer Dr Adrian Smith, and authors of The Bodies Beneath, Vic Pratt and William Fowler. Includes full film credits
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BFI Voice Over (The Flipside) [Dual Format Edition]
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Ian McNeice gives a finely nuanced performance as radio personality 'Fats' Bannerman who transposes aspects of his lonely, down-at-heel life to 'Miss Elizabeth', the romantic Regency heroine of his Jane Austen style radio series Thus Engaged. When grim reality violently intrudes into Fats' frail fantasies his ability to separate fact from fiction begins to break down. A controversial early feature from a now-established Hollywood director, Chris Monger's Voice Over divided the critics -- whose judgments varied from 'sick and disturbing' (Time Out) to 'original and provoking' (The Guardian) -- on its release.Special Features:Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extrasNew High Definition restorationRepeater (Chris Monger, 1979, 76 mins): Experimental thriller dealing with a woman's confession of murder.Illustrated booklet featuring new sleevenote essays.
BFI Bleak Moments
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Sylvia (Anne Raitt) leads a quiet life caring for her sister Hilda (Sarah Stephenson) who has complex care needs. Their lonely suburban existence is accentuated by a social awkwardness that detaches them from the community and fuels a life of seclusion and despair.Released in 1971 to critical acclaim, Mike Leigh's debut feature film is a haunting study of social isolation. Uncompromising and deeply affecting, the film introduced Leigh's unique and highly influential natural style that he has continued to develop over a 50 year career.A true landmark in the history of British film Bleak Moments has been newly remastered by the BFI and is presented on Blu-ray for the very first time.Newly remastered by the BFI in 2KExtras TBC
BFI Werner Herzog Collection
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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 Captured (Dual Format Edition)
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Never commercially released before and previously only shown to a highly restricted audience of top military brass from the Ministry of Defence, Captured (1959) is a stunning Prisoner of War drama and a lost gem of British post-war filmmaking. Directed by cult British director John Krish, the film was sponsored by the Army Cinematograph Corporation. This tightly plotted drama shows British POWs enduring brainwashing and torture during the Korean War, thereby revealing what a soldier could expect if he was ever captured by enemy forces. The latest release in the BFI's acclaimed Flipside strand, Captured is accompanied by other rarities from John Krish H.M.P. (a 1978 fly-on-the-wall documentary about the Prison service) and Krish's celebrated 1977 public safety short Finishing Line. All of these films have been transferred to HD by the BFI from the very best available film materials. Special Features: Interview with John Krish Fully illustrated booklet Cast & Crew: Directed by John Krish (The Avengers, A Day In The Life collection, Salvage Gang)
BFI Minute Bodies
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Minutes Bodies: The Intimate World of F. Percy (DVD + Blu-ray) A film by Stuart A. Staples and David Reeve This meditative, immersive film from Stuart A. Staples and David Reeve is a tribute to the astonishing work and achievements of naturalist, inventor and pioneering filmmaker F. Percy Smith. Smith worked in the early years of the 20th century, developing various cinematographer and micro-photographic techniques to capture nature s secrets in action Minute Bodies is an interpretative edit that combines Smith s original footage with a new contemporary score to create a hypnotic, alien yet familiar dreamscape that connects us to the sense of wonder Smith must have felt as he peered through his own lenses and saw these micro-worlds for the first time. Features a new score by tindersticks with Thomas Belhom and Christine Ott. Extras: Includes the following short films from the BFI National Film Archive: The Birth of a Flower (F. Percy Smith, 1910), The Strength and Agility of Insects (F. Percy Smith, 1911), The Wonders of Harmonic Designing (1913), Plants of the Underworld/Down Under (1930), Nature's Double Lifers (Mary Field, 1932), He Would a Wooing Go (Mary Field, 1936), Lupins(Mary Field, 1936), The Life Cycle of the Newt (Mary Field, 1942).
BFI The Great White Silence
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Herbert Ponting's official record of Captain Scott's legendary expedition to the South Pole, restored by the BFI and featuring a score by Simon Fisher Turner, captures in breathtaking detail the alien beauty of the landscape, and ensured that the heroism involved would never be forgotten.The BFI National Archive – custodian of the expedition negatives – created this award-winning restoration using the latest photochemical and digital techniques and reintroduced its sophisticated use of colour.Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition90° South (1933, 72 mins): Ponting's final sound version of his legendary expedition footageThe Sound of Silence (2011, 13 mins): documentary about Simon Fisher Turner's approach to the scoreLocation field recordings (2010, 4 mins): celebrated sound recordist Chris Watson's document of Scott's expedition hutArchive newsreel items (1910-1925, 5 mins, DVD only): actuality coverage of the expedition's departure and return***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Fully illustrated booklet featuring a lead essay by the BFI's Bryony Dixon, selected biographies and notes on the extra
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BFI That Kind of Girl (The Flipside) [Dual Format Edition]
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In 1960s London, a beautiful continental au pair finds herself wrestling with the affections of an earnest peace-protestor, a dashing young toff and a roguish older man. But fun and freedom turn to shame and despair when she finds that her naivety has put her lovers, and their partners - including the well-meaning Janet (played by Big Zapper's Linda Marlowe, in her first role) - at risk.Stylishly shot in crisp black and white, and set against a backdrop of smoky jazz clubs, 'Ban the Bomb' marches, and evocative London locations, this finely-tuned cautionary tale was the directorial debut of Gerry O'Hara (All the Right Noises, The Brute), and is presented in a new high-definition transfer.Special features:Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extrasAll films remastered to High DefinitionThe People at No. 19 (J.B. Holmes, 1948, 17 mins): an intense and effective melodrama which explores the themes of adultery, sexual hygiene and pregnancy from the perspective of an earlier eraNo Place to Hide (Derrick Knight, 1959, 10 mins): a snapshot of the first 'Ban the Bomb' march to AldermastonA Sunday in September (James Hill, 1961, 27 mins): a compelling documentary, from the director of Black Beauty, about a nuclear disarmament demonstration in London, with Vanessa Redgrave, Doris Lessing and John OsbourneRobert Hartford-Davis interview (1968, 14 mins): That Kind of Girl's producer discusses his film careerExtensive illustrated booklet featuring essays from novelist Cathi Unsworth and director Gerry O'Hara
BFI One of Our Aircraft is Missing
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Shot down over occupied Holland, the crew of a Wellington bomber must navigate their way to safety through enemy territory, in this Second World War classic. Written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (The Red Shoes, A Matter of Life and Death), One of Our Aircraft is Missing is an intense and suspenseful tale of wartime valour and heroism.An early success for the directing duo, this Academy Award-nominated drama stars a medley of British acting icons, including Eric Portman, Bernard Miles and Googie Withers, appearing in one of her first major film roles.A true landmark of 1940s British cinema that helped cement Powell and Pressburger's burgeoning reputations (as well as that of the film's editor David Lean), One of Our Aircraft is Missing arrives on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK.ExtrasPresented in High DefinitionLimited edition (4,000 units): packaged with a re-production of the original storybook based on the film by Emeric PressburgerNewly recorded audio commentary by film scholar Ian ChristieAn Airman's Letter to His Mother (1941, 5mins): Michael Powell's powerful propaganda short, narrated by John GielgudThe Volunteer (1944, 44 mins): an entertaining look at the Fleet Air Arm, directed by Powell & Pressburger and starring the legendary Ralph RichardsonTarget for Tonight (1941, 50mins): a record of a Wellington bomber's mission over GermanyThe Biter Bit (1943, 14mins): a glowing tribute to the Allied bombing campaign, narrated by Ralph RichardsonImage galleryNewly commissioned sleeve art by Jennifer Dionisio**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new essays by Ian Christie and Professor and Sarah Street, writing on the extras by Alex Prideaux 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 Equus
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Alan Strang (Peter Firth) is a troubled teenager who suffers from an uncontrollable urge to blind horses. In court, facing prosecution for his actions, psychiatrist Dr Martin Dysart (Richard Burton) attempts to unravel the root causes of Alan's pathologic affliction.Adapted by Peter Shaffer from his own landmark, Tony-winning play, Equus is a gripping psychological thriller exploring how corrupted ideals can lead to grave consequences.Special Features:To Be Confirmed***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Fully illustrated booklet with new essays
BFI The Appointment (Flipside No. 44)
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An evil and enigmatic entity throws a family into turmoil in Lindsey C. Vickers much sought-after cult horror.Unable to attend his daughter's violin recital, suburban father Ian – played by Edward Woodward (The Wicker Man) – is haunted by a series of prophetic nightmares that seem to foresee a looming tragedy. Are dark forces gathering to be unleashed upon him?An unsettling journey into the world of the supernatural guaranteed to give you sleepless nights, The Appointment is this latest addition to the popular BFI Flipside collection. It is with the director's blessing (and extensive involvement) that the BFI have decided to make this much requested title available, using the best materials as yet discovered. Standard Definition (presented on Blu-ray)Newly recorded audio commentary on The Appointment by director Lindsey C. VickersIntroduction to the film by the directorInterview with Lindsey C. Vickers (2021)Interview with Jane Merrow (2022): the actress recalls her experience of making The AppointmentThe Lake (Lindsey C. Vickers, 1978, 33 mins): a romantic picnic for young lovers Tony and Barbara is threatened by echoes of the horrific violence that happened nearby in this hauntingly effective ghost storyNewly recorded audio commentary on The Lake by Lindsey C. VickersExtensive galleries featuring rare stills and production materials kindly donated by the directorIllustrated booklet featuring new writing on the filmNewly commissioned sleeve art by Matt Needle
BFI Varda by Agnes - Dual Format
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Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Agnes Varda was a visual storyteller who eschewed convention and prescribed approaches to drama.In Varda by Agnes - the director's final film - she offers a personal insight into her oeuvre, using excerpts from her work to illustrate her unique artistic visions and ideas.Playful, revealing and endearing, discover the inimitable genius of a true icon of world cinema.Special features:Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionAgnes Varda in Conversation (2018, 82 mins): the legendary director gives a talk about her career, illustrated with clips, to an audience at BFI Southbank.Agnes Varda: Filmmaker, photographer, Instagrammer (2018, 12 mins): the veteran director explains how to Instagram followed photography and film as her medium of choice.Video essay (2019, 10 mins): a newly commissioned video essay by film critic and writer Amy SimmonsOriginal theatrical trailer**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new 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 Hair - 40th Anniversary Edition Dual Format
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The film, loosely based on the 1968 Broadway musical Hair: An American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, centres on two men, Claude (John Savage, The Deer Hunter, a naïve young man from America's 'Bible Belt' and Berger (Treat Williams), the leader of a hippie tribe in New York. Drafted into the army and soon to ship out to Vietnam, Claude spends his last time as a civilian with Berger, learning for the first time about race and class issues in 60s America. He soon meets and falls for Shelia, a rich debutante with a rebellious soul. Welcome to the Age of Aquarius.The film marked Milos Forman's return to directing after winning an Oscar® for One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest in 1975 and was nominated for two Golden Globes in 1980.Special features:Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionAquarius (1966, 8 mins): the Age of Aquarius arrives in Nancy Hanna's jazzy psychedelic animationSan Francisco (1968, 15 mins): Anthony Stern's award-winning impressionistic documentary shot on the streets of San Fran, stunningly soundtracked with a rare early version of Pink Floyd's 'Interstellar Overdrive'Indian Pop Instrumental (c1970, 3 mins): enigmatic English musos look east with this marvellously mysterious music filmDiscomania (1979, 24 mins): Oscar Riesel's star-spangled British disc-dancing extravaganza from the glory days of glitterballs, lurex, sequins and rollerskatesNicholas Ray in Conversation (1969, audio only): the legendary filmmaker memorably concluding his screen career in Hair - reflects upon his legacy with film critic VF Perkins at London's NFT***FIRST PRESSING ONLY*** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by Ellen Cheshire, new interview with the film's screenwriter Michael Weller and an essay on director Milos Forman by Kieron McCormack
BFI The Knack…and How to Get It (Dual Format Edition)
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From the director of the Beatles A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help! (1965) comes this inventive and hilarious romp through love and sex in 1960s London. Featuring a wildly frenetic filmmaking style that careers from slapstick to serious avant-garde, this genuinely dazzling film is a mod masterpiece.Cool and sophisticated Tolen (Ray Brooks) has a monopoly on womanising - with a long line of conquests to prove it while the naïve and awkward Colin (Michael Crawford) desperately wants a piece of it. But when Colin falls for an innocent country girl (Rita Tushingham), it's not long before the self-assured Tolen moves in for the kill. Is all fair in love and war, or can Colin get the knack and beat Tolen at his own game?Special featuresPresented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionCaptain Busby the Even Tenour of Her Ways (1967, 16 mins): Ann Wolff's surreal riff on Philip O'Connor's poem, featuring Quentin CrispNow and Then: Dick Lester (1967, 17 mins): Bernard Braden's wide-ranging interview with the directorRita Tushingham Remembers THE KNACK... and how to get it (2018, 11 mins): newly shot interview with the actressStaging THE KNACK...and how to get it (2018, 2 mins): interview with the director of the first stage version of The KnackBritish Cinema in the 1960s: Richard Lester in Conversation (2018, 59 mins): the director discusses his career with Neil SinyardIllustrated booklet with writing by Neil Sinyard and Melanie Williams, plus full film credits
BFI Full Circle: The Haunting of Julia 4K Ultra HD (Includes Blu-ray)
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Based on the novel Julia by Peter Straub, Full Circle is a highly regarded, long-vanished, evocatively eerie cult chiller, newly restored in 4K resolution. Bereaved mother Julia (Mia Farrow, Rosemary's Baby) flees controlling husband Magnus (Keir Dullea, Black Christmas), re-establishing herself in an old house in leafy West London.Yet she finds herself haunted by apparitions of a ghostly blonde-haired child, sending her on a strange journey of self-discovery - with dreadful consequences. Long requested by fans, the BFI is delighted to bring Full Circle to UK audiences as a limited edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray dual format release.Limited edition (includes booklet and slipcase)4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentationNewly recorded introduction by director Richard Loncraine (2023)Newly recorded audio commentary with director Richard Loncraine and film historian Simon FitzjohnNewly recorded interview with Richard Loncraine (2023)Newly recorded Interview with composer Colin Towns (2023)Interview with Tom Conti (2023)Interview with Samantha Gates (2023)Video essay by author and critic Kim NewmanLocation Tour with Simon Fitzjohn (2023)GalleriesNewly created English subtitles for the Deaf and partial hearingReversible sleeve featuring alternative designIllustrated booklet with new writing on the film by Simon Fitzjohn and on Richard Loncraine by the BFI's Dr Josephine BottingAll extras are TBC and subject to change*Please note that the UHD disc included is region ABC, the Blu-ray disc is region B
BFI The Men (Dual Format Edition)
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Struggling to come to terms with his injuries, a paraplegic war veteran turns to his doctor, fiancé and former comrades as he adjusts to a new way of life.Featuring a powerhouse performance from Marlon Brando in his first feature film, The Men is a poignant reflection on the life-changing impact of paraplegia and the support networks that help those affected rehabilitate and integrate back into society.Directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring a stellar supporting cast – including Teresa Wright (Shadow of a Doubt) and Everett Sloane (Citizen Kane), this Hollywood landmark is presented on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK.Audio commentary by filmmaker and film historian Jim HemphillIllustrated booklet with new essays by Philip Kemp, Scott Harrison and Victoria MillingtonOther extras TBCNewly commissioned sleeve art by Jennifer Dionisio
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BFI Herostratus (The Flipside) [Dual Format Edition]
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When Max, a young poet (played by the iconic Michael Gothard) hires a marketing company to turn his suicide-by-jumping into a mass-media spectacle, he finds that his subversive intentions are quickly diluted into a reactionary gesture, and his motivations are revealed as a desperate attempt to seek attention through celebrity. Unseen since its limited release in 1967, this audacious and prescient - yet criminally overlooked - work by experimental filmmaker Don Levy left a profound mark on the landscape of late-1960s British cinema, with echoes of its visual style evident in the more celebrated work of such notable directors as Stanley Kubrick, Nicolas Roeg and Michael Winner.Special features: Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extras Newly transferred to High Definition from the original negative under the supervision of Don Levy associate Amnon Buchbinder Rare audio interview with Don Levy (1973, 38 mins) Ten Thousand Talents (1960, 24 mins): Levy’s student film, set in Cambridge, featuring the voice of Peter Cook Time Is (1964, 28 mins): Levy’s remarkable documentary Five Films (1967, 8 mins): Levy’s hypnotic experiments in film editing techniques Extensive illustrated booklet with newly commissioned contributions and original documentation Dolby Digital mono audio (320 kbps)
BFI Great White Silence (Dual Format Edition)
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The official record of Captain Scott's legendary expedition to the South Pole, fully restored by the BFI and featuring a with new musical score by Simon Fisher Turner. Released on DVD & Blu-ray for the first time ever. Scott described Herbert Ponting as 'an artist in love with his work', and, after the Antarctic expedition's tragic outcome, Ponting devoted the rest of his life to ensuring that the grandeur of the Antarctic and of the expedition's heroism would not be forgotten. The images that he captured have fired imaginations ever since. Now, the BFI National Archive - custodian of the expedition negatives - has restored the film using the latest photochemical and digital techniques and reintroduced the film's sophisticated use of colour. The alien beauty of the landscape is brought dramatically to life, showing the world of the expedition in brilliant detail.Extra Features:Dual Format Edition: includes both Blu-ray and the DVD versions of the main feature90º South (1933, 72 mins) - Herbert Ponting's re-edited sound version of the legendary footage he shot in 1910-11.Compilation of newsreel footage (1910-1925, 4 mins - DVD only)Cardiff: The Ship Terra Nova Leaving Harbour Towards the South Pole - Pathé's Animated Gazette film (1910)Captain Scott And Dr Wilson With 'Nobby' the Pony - short film from Gaumont Graphic (1912)The Terra Nova Returns Home - Topical Budget newsreel (1913)Memorial Service for Antarctic Heroes 14th Feb 1913 - Pathe's Animated Gazette film (1913)Nation's Tribute To Captain Scott - Topical Budget newsreel (1925)