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Pre-Order: Watership Down (Standard Edition 4K Ultra HD)

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An apocalyptic vision prompts a group of rabbits to abandon their warren in search of a new home, in this landmark British animation.

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Released 17 March 2025
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An apocalyptic vision prompts a group of rabbits to abandon their warren in search of a new home, in this landmark British animation. Richard Adams’ timeless novel is brought brilliantly to life as Hazel, Fiver, and Bigwig tackle the brutal realities of the English countryside – and mankind’s devastating impact upon it – as they lead their colony to the utopian Watership Down.

Featuring an acclaimed voice cast (including John Hurt, Richard Briers and Denholm Elliott), a powerful score by composer Angela Morley and the hit single Bright Eyes sung by Art Garfunkel, Watership Down is a thrilling tale of adventure, courage and resilience that continues to enthral new and old audiences alike.

Extras
  • Restored 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
  • Audio commentary by film and animation scholars Catherine Lester and Sam Summers (2024)
  • Audio commentary by director Martin Rosen and writer and filmmaker Chris Gore (2003)
  • A Conversation With the Filmmakers (2005, 17 mins): director Martin Rosen and editor Terry Rawlings discuss the production history of the film
  • Defining a Style (2005, 12 mins): key animators and background artists discuss their work
  • Storyboard comparison (2024, 15 mins): four scenes with accompanying original storyboards
  • Super 8 version (1978, 28 mins): original UK Super 8 digest release
  • Nepenthe Super 8 footage (c1977, 3 mins) shot by Arthur Humberstone, a senior animator
  • Designing Watership Down (2024, 4 mins): a film of materials related to Watership Down courtesy of The Arthur Humberstone Animation Archive
  • Treasures from the BFI National Archive (1942-1969, 48 mins): a selection of archive gems, including films by Mary Field and Halas & Batchelor, related to the themes or personnel of Watership Down
  • Trailers and TV spots
Additional Information
More Information
SKU 5022655000148
Catalogue Number BFIU0014
Product contents 1 disc
Year 1978
Director Martin Rosen
Format 4K Ultra HD
Publisher(s) BFI
Countries UK
Colour Colour
Subtitles English subtitles for the Deaf and partial hearing
Language(s) English
Running time 92 mins
Certificate PG
BFICID_ID 150051475
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