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War Requiem [20th Anniversary Edition]

War Requiem [20th Anniversary Edition]
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Screen: Aspect Ratio 16:9
Languages: English
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Region: Region 2
Release Date: 10 November 2008
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Derek Jarman creates a visual evocation of the legendary original recording of Benjamin Britten’s choral masterpiece which blended the Latin Mass of the Dead with the poignant poetry of Wilfred Owen, Britain’s greatest chronicler of the Great War. Dramatised scenes featuring spell-binding performances from an extraordinary cast are interwoven with cinematic, poetic images and harrowing archive footage which all serve to recreate the horrors of 20th century wars - the loss of innocence, the unbearable suffering, the nightmares, the tragic waste of life. Critically-acclaimed on its release, Derek Jarman’s War Requiem is perhaps the visionary director’s greatest film. As a testament to the futility of war it is a unique, unforgettable poignant and haunting experience.

Special Features

  • Remastered from a new High Defintion transfer.
  • Remastered audio of original Decca recording .
  • Requiem For Jarman- recollections on the making of the film with producer Don Bo
  • War Requiem Live In Liverpool- A feature on the Royal Philharmonic's 2008 perfor
  • Audio commentary with producer Don Boyd