Unfolding in the pastoral haze of Dorset and blinding light of Australia, this beautiful film is rich with carefully layered visual illusions and nuances. With moving, profound performances from a magnificent cast – including Alex Norton, Imelda Staunton, Robin Soans, Philip Davis, Vanessa Redgrave, Keith Allen and Barbara Windsor – this is a compelling account of struggle and injustice. This distinctive feature from a director of singular vision is presented in a new high definition restoration.
Special features
- Lanterna Magicka — Bill Douglas & the Secret History of Cinema (2009, 60 min): an insightful new documentary on Douglas’s life and work (DVD only).
- Visions of: Comrades (2009, 15 min): cast-members recall making the film (DVD only).
- Home and Away (Michael Alexander, 1974, 31 min): charming short film co-scripted by Douglas (DVD only).
- News report from the set of Comrades.
- Original Comrades trailer (DVD only).
- Fully illustrated booklet including new essay, visual material, archive Q&A with Bill Douglas, biography, cast and credits.
- PCM stereo audio (48k/16bit) (extras Dolby Digital 640kbps).
Product information
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Certificate
18
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Colour
Colour
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Sound
Sound
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Running time
182mins
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Languages
English
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Subtitles
English language, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitles / French / Spanish / German
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Original aspect ratio
1.78:1
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DVD region
2 Europe (except Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus), Middle East, Egypt, Japan, South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Greenland, French Overseas departments and territories
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Blu-ray region
B - Includes most European and Middle-Eastern countries, all of Africa, Australia and New Zealand
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Catalogue number
BFIB1140
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