Women in Love (Blu-ray) Women in Love (Blu-ray)

Based on D H Lawrence’s acclaimed novel, it tells the story of two couples trapped between the pressure to follow convention and the urge to explore a Bohemian lifestyle.

Set against a lush English landscape, the protagonists engage with nature in a direct and sensuous way, each searching for love but unsure what it means.

Featuring commanding performances by Alan Bates, Jennie Linden, Oliver Reed and Glenda Jackson (whose role earned her an Academy Award), Women in Love is opulently designed, beautifully shot and is an undisputed landmark of British cinema.

Directed by Ken Russell.

• New 4K restoration by the BFI National Archive
• Original theatrical trailer
• Billy Williams OBE BSC in conversation with Phil Meheux BSC (2015, 49 mins): in-depth interview with the Oscar-winning cinematographer
• Audio commentary with director Ken Russell
• Audio commentary with writer and producer Larry Kramer
• Second Best (Stephen Dartnell, 1972, 25 min): rare, unreleased short film starring Alan Bates based on the short story by D H Lawrence
• The Guardian Lecture: Glenda Jackson interviewed at the National Film Theatre (1982, 90 mins, audio only)
• The Pacemakers: Glenda Jackson (1974, 14 mins): profile and interview with Glenda Jackson which includes post-production work on Women in Love
• Stills and Collections gallery
• Fully illustrated booklet with credits and newly commissioned essays