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Birdsong [DVD]

Eddie Redmayne (Actor), Clémence Poésy (Actor), Philip Martin (Director) Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over Format: DVD
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Genre Television|Drama
Format PAL
Contributor Eddie Redmayne, Clémence Poésy, Philip Martin
Language English
Runtime 165 minutes

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Sebastian Faulks’ epic love story set against the First World War, which became a modern classic when it was published in 1993, is adapted for the screen for the first time by Abi Morgan. The action of the two part film moves between 1910 and 1916, telling the story of Stephen Wraysford (Eddie Redmayne), a young Englishman who arrives in Amiens in Northern France to stay with the Azaire family and falls desperately in love with Isabelle Azaire (ClémencePoésy). They begin an illicit and all-consuming affair, but the relationship falters. Years later, Stephen finds himself serving on the Western Front in the very area where he experienced his great love. As he battles amidst the blood and gore of the trenches he meets Jack Firebrace (Joseph Mawle), a tunneller who unexpectedly helps him endure the ravages of war and enables him to make peace with his feelings for Isabelle.

Bonus Featurettes:
- War Story
- Love Story
- On Set

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ Unknown
  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.2 x 13.6 x 1.6 cm; 100 g
  • Audio Description: ‏ : ‎ None
  • Manufacturer reference ‏ : ‎ 5050582882087
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Philip Martin
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ PAL
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 165 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ 12 Mar. 2012
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Eddie Redmayne, Clémence Poésy
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ None
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Universal Pictures UK
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006Z510Y4
  • Country of origin ‏ : ‎ United Kingdom
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 624 ratings

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  • Mrs. JEAN WISS-ROGERS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Birdsong
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2012
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    This is a wonderful story written by Sebastian Faulks and brought to the screen by the BBC in an amazing adaptation.
    The setting of the War scenes was brilliant although there has been critisism that the landscape was too dry whereas in the war, the landscape and trenches were very rainsoaked most of the time. This film is Sebastian Faulks interpretation of this era and I thought the set was realistic and amazing in it's authenticity.

    There were flawless performances by all of the actors, which also reflects the brilliance of the film's Director, Philip Martin.

    To me, Eddie Redmayne's performance as Stephen Wraysford was perfection on screen. He brought just the right amount of sensitivity of feeling in his relationship with his host's wife, Isabelle,{stunningly portrayed by Clemence Poesy}excitement and sensuality, but also he displayed strength of character, almost to the point of being harsh and unfeeling in the scenes in the trenches, which, of course , that is how Stephen survives because of this enduring inner strength. Also his relationship with Jack Firebrace,{superbly played by Joseph Mawle}teaches him in a way to come to terms with, and endure the ravages of war, and eventually finding a way to understand and come to terms with his feelings for Isabelle. A difficult book to condence into two episodes, but the BBC contrived to do it by using the flashback scenario very effectively.
    I am very fond of the book and read it more than once, so I was going to be quite critical of the adaptation if the essence of the book was not interpreted well. I need not have worried. I feel that the BBC have captured this amazing story to perfection and Eddie Redmayne's performance deserves an oscar.
    The DVD is new and very good value for money. throughout the sales transaction, communication and service were first class.
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  • H. Lacroix
    5.0 out of 5 stars Redmaine does have charisma!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2012
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    I totally disagree with this other reviewer who was quite harsh on 'Birdsong'. I haven't read the book, I'm not a great fan of Faulks and I usually hate stuff that deals with wars. So I thought I would in all likelihood dislike it and yet, the film worked its magic. I ended up loving that first part. I enjoyed everything or very nearly, the slow but intense way the seduction between those two protagonists develops, the lazy shots of those sultry summer days contrasting sharply with life in the trenches. I don't think I had ever seen Redmaine before and thought he looked so young, so boyish that he would fail to deliver but he didn't. The attraction between the two is more than believable, the looks subtly exchanged and the beautiful photography reminded me of some excellent scenes in the Go Between for example. The hour and a half just flew by and I ended up enchanted. Of course I don't know if the second part will be as good but I can but hope. My only criticism is that some of the dialogue between the soldiers is really difficult to understand, mumble, mumble, mumble. I wish they enunciated properly!It is perfectly possible to have a strong regional accent but be audible at the same time.
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  • brian murphy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2014
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    This is as close as you are going to get to the book in film, but there were some scenes left out of the film from the book that I thought would have worked well on film, why leave out the parts about his granddaughter? Nevertheless it is beautifully acted by all the characters and just as I imagined from the book. All in all pretty good but could have included more from the book.
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  • zeddy
    5.0 out of 5 stars An impressive film based upon an outstanding novel about the First World War.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2018
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    A fine film. The principal characters are well portrayed, but I thought Eddie Redmayne was wimpish, and his character paled beside that of his army colleague Firebrace, who was entirely believable and the real hero of the conflict. The battle scenes were epic, and the scenes of the tunnellers who worked underground beneath the trenches were truly terrifying ! I cannot recall ever having seen a more dramatic example of film which induced feelings of claustrophobia. One serious criticism.: The film soundtrack was of variable quality, and there were several scenes (not only the battle scenes) where it was difficult to follow the dialogue. The novel by Sebastian Faulks was a classic, and the dialogue was an important element in defining the relationship between the principal characters and in the development of the plot. It is a pity that the film soundtrack was lacking in clarity, the story deserved better treatment. That said, it is a very moving and impressive film, and one which I shall want to see again.
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  • Peridot
    5.0 out of 5 stars Truly life enhancing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 May 2012
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    Beautiful, sad, overwhelming. I loved the novel but thought this adaptation brilliant too. Was left numb for several days by the intensity - rather like Stephen when he visits Jeanne after hearing about Isabelle. So sorry for Stephen, trying to understand the woman he loves. So sorry for all the young men thrown into industrial scale slaughter. The pace is slow, deamlike in places -surrender to the experience. Then watch it again and see so much more such as the soldiers back from the front playing football, heartbreakingly young. Wonder at the awesome skill of the actors. Be mesmerised once more.
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  • M T.
    3.0 out of 5 stars I recommend you read the book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 March 2016
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    Meh. It is what it is. If you have already read the book you will see just how much of the book they left out. To it's credit it is well-shot and acted, but it isn't as powerful as the book. Obviously for the film they had to concentrate on the love-interest to the detriment of the other plot-lines. I recommend you read the book, which is 4 or 5 stars (depending on your level of understanding critical theory- sorry, bitter English Lit student coming out!) If you're never going to read the book, it is worth watching the film anyway.
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  • Stephen H fan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Early Bird...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2023
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    This DVD was received before the delivery date cited and in perfect condition.
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  • Elizabeth G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars HISTORICAL MOVIE
    Reviewed in Canada on 17 December 2020
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    One of my favorite movies. Watch it every summer.
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  • Ciclista AntiSistema
    5.0 out of 5 stars Llegó el primer día del plazo
    Reviewed in Spain on 12 December 2021
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    Buen film en DVD y perfecta entrega. Un poco más caro porque es de importación, pero merece la pena, una historia romántica de la BBC ambientada en los años previos a la Gran Guerra o Primera Guerra Mundial. Excelente ambientación y notables interpretaciones (el protagonista masculino quizás un poco inexpresivo a veces), pero en definitiva un producto cinematográfico televisivo para atesorar como coleccionista.
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  • Michela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Splendido
    Reviewed in Italy on 13 April 2021
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    Adoro Redmayne, è un attore incredibile e questo film è un vero capolavoro. Merita.
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  • Seelhofer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Liebesgeschichte mit psychologischer Komponente
    Reviewed in Germany on 26 July 2013
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    Zweigleisige Geschichte, mit Blick auf sinnlosen 1. Weltkrieg - so sinnlos wie alle Kriege!! - und eine komplizierte Liebesgeschichte, die in aussergewöhnlichen Zeiten zu aussergewöhnlicher Konstellation führt. Wunderbare Schauspielercrew!!
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  • Pickendorff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un très beau drame romantique sur fond de 1ère guerre mondiale
    Reviewed in France on 21 September 2012
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    Cette série en deux épisodes est digne d'un très beau film de cinéma.
    L'acteur, vu dans les pilliers de la terre, est excellent dans ses déchirements sentimentaux et ses angoisses sur le front.
    Clémence Poésy est une nouvelle fois parfaite de fragilité, de douceur et de fraicheur. Les films d'époque lui vont si bien.
    Laurent Lafitte, inattendu dans un tel rôle, révèle une nouvelle facette de son talent.
    Les principales scènes se passent dans la campagne de la somme ainsi qu'à Amiens (la scène de la barque est grandiose).
    Cet amour contrarié entre une jeune mariée de la bourgeoisie française et un jeune ingénieur anglais est un vrai régal.
    On espère jusqu'au bout...
    Une excellente série.
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