Rent The Complete Humphrey Jennings: Vol.2: Fires Were Started (1941)

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Synopsis:
Widely considered one of Britain's greatest filmmakers, Humphrey Jennings has long been celebrated as one of cinema's true poets. This, the second of three volumes which brings together his entire directorial output, features five films made between 1941-1943 which show Jennings at the peak of his tragically short but outstanding career. From the rousing call to arms of "The Heart of Britain" and "Words for Battle" to the poetic evocation of daily life in "Listen to Britain", and the powerfully resonating drama of "Fires Were Started" and "The Silent Village", the films included in this set offer a lyrical portrait of the nation at war and a moving celebration of Britishness.

Films Comprise:
- The Heart of Britain (1941)
- Words for Battle (1941)
- Listen to Britain (1941)
- Fires Were Started (1943)
- The Silent Village (1943)
Actors:
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Directors:
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Producers:
Ian Dalrymple
Voiced By:
Laurence Olivier
Writers:
J.B. Holmes, Humphrey Jennings, Stewart McAllister
Studio:
BFI Video
Genres:
Documentary
Collections:
British WWII Films: The Home Front and Europe, Drama Films & TV, Richard Attenborough: A Centenary Special Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to Basil Dearden, The Instant Expert's Guide to: Fritz Lang, Top 10 British Actresses of the 1940s, Top 10 British War Films (1939-45), Top 10 Titles About the Golden Age of Radio, Top 100 BFI Films, Top Films
BBFC:
Release Date:
23/04/2012
Run Time:
138 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
B & W
Bonus:
  • "This is England" (1941,10 mins): Alternative Cut of "The Heart of Britain"
  • "I Was a Fireman" (1943,74 mins): Jennings' Original Cut of "Fires Were Started"
BBFC:
Release Date:
23/04/2012
Run Time:
138 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
B & W
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • "This is England" (1941,10 mins): Alternative Cut of "The Heart of Britain"
  • "I Was a Fireman" (1943,74 mins): Jennings' original cut of "Fires Were Started"

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