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This haunting and magical film moves between Edinburgh and Orkney as it tells of a woman’s attempts to come to terms with her mother’s death through her childhood memories. Filled with flashbacks and dream sequences, it’s also a film about islanders’ relationship with the ever-present sea.
Margaret Tait’s only feature-length film, from her own screenplay, was produced by the BFI in 1992 and was the first Scottish feature film directed by a woman. Now newly remastered in 2K and available on DVD and Blu-ray for the very first time.
This haunting and magical film moves between Edinburgh and Orkney as it tells of a woman’s attempts to come to terms with her mother’s death through her childhood memories. Filled with flashbacks and dream sequences, it’s also a film about islanders’ relationship with the ever-present sea.
Margaret Tait’s only feature-length film, from her own screenplay, was produced by the BFI in 1992 and was the first Scottish feature film directed by a woman. Now newly remastered in 2K and available on DVD and Blu-ray for the very first time.
Extras
- Film poems – the work of filmmaker Margaret Tait (2018, 31 mins): BFI curator Peter Todd welcomes academic Lucy Reynolds and writers So Mayer and Anna Coatman to talk about the work, rhythm and poetry of film poet Margaret Tait
- Margaret Tait Film Maker (1983, 35 mins): Arts Council England film featuring the only filmed interview with Margaret Tait
- Other extras TBC
- **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
Additional Info
Additional Info
SKU | 5035673013366 |
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Catalogue Number | BFIB1336 |
Product contents | DVD and Blu-ray editions |
Year | 1992 |
Director | Margaret Tait |
Format | DVD, Blu-Ray |
Publisher(s) | BFI |
Countries | United Kingdom |
Colour | Colour |
Subtitles | English Hard of Hearing |
Language(s) | English |
Running time | 86 min |
DVD region | 2 |
Blu-ray region | B |
Certificate | PG |