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The Ken Russell Collection ­[Region Free] [Blu-ray]
The Great Composers [DVD + Blu-ray]
By Bfi

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Release Date
28 March 2016

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Triple bill of documentary-style BBC dramas from film-maker Ken Russell. Made for the arts programme 'Monitor', 'Elgar' (1962) dramatises the life of English composer Sir Edward Elgar (George McGrath) and tells the story of his music in a series of visualisations. 'The Debussy Film' (1965), which was also made for the 'Monitor' programme, chronicles the life of French composer Claude Debussy (Oliver Reed). Meanwhile, a director (Vladek Sheybal) struggles to make his own film about Debussy's life. Made for the 'Omnibus' arts series, 'Song of Summer' (1968) depicts the last five years of Frederick Delius (Max Adrian)'s life as the devoted, young composer Eric Fenby (Christopher Gable) aids him in completing his final, unfinished scores.

Based on: The memoirs of Eric Fenby
Technical Specs:

  • Language(s): English
  • Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English
  • Interactive Menu
  • Screen ratio 1:1.33
  • LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 2.0

Extras included:
  • Booklet
  • Commentary: Michael Kennedy, Ken Russell
  • Documentaries: 'Land of Hope and Glory' (1931), 'Elgar and the Three Choirs Festival'
  • Interviews: Michael Bradsell

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Triple bill of documentary-style BBC dramas from film-maker Ken Russell. Made for the arts programme 'Monitor', 'Elgar' (1962) dramatises the life of English composer Sir Edward Elgar (George McGrath) and tells the story of his music in a series of visualisations. 'The Debussy Film' (1965), which was also made for the 'Monitor' programme, chronicles the life of French composer Claude Debussy (Oliver Reed). Meanwhile, a director (Vladek Sheybal) struggles to make his own film about Debussy's life. Made for the 'Omnibus' arts series, 'Song of Summer' (1968) depicts the last five years of Frederick Delius (Max Adrian)'s life as the devoted, young composer Eric Fenby (Christopher Gable) aids him in completing his final, unfinished scores.

Based on: The memoirs of Eric Fenby
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Product Details
EAN
5035673012444
Studio
BFI
Run Time
209 minutes
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Region
free
Number of Discs
3

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