Alan Clarke at the BBC (1969-1989) (Blu-ray Box Set) (BFI) [UK]
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Alan Clarke at the BBC (1969-1989) (Blu-ray Box Set)
Directed by Alan Clarke
Although probably best remembered for the controversial and groundbreaking dramas Scum, Made in Britain and The Firm, the breadth of Alan Clarke’s radical, political, innovative, inspirational work, along with his influence on generations of filmmakers, such as Gus Van Sant, Paul Greengrass, Andrea Arnold, Harmony Korine, Clio Barnard, Shane Meadows, should see him rightly regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever filmmaking talents.
This collection brings together twenty-two stand-alone BBC TV dramas that Alan Clarke directed between 1969 and 1989, including such neglected classics as To Encourage the Others, Horace, Penda’s Fen, Diane, Contact, Christine and Elephant, and also includes Scum and Clarke’s original Director’s Cut of The Firm, assembled from his personal answer print, discovered in 2015.
This 12-Disc Box Set also includes a raft of additional materials, including David Leland introductions, extracts from BBC discussion shows Open Air and Tonight, and recently-produced documentaries and audio commentaries.
Films:
The Last Train through Harecastle Tunnel (1969), Sovereign’s Company (1970), The Hallelujah Handshake (1970), To Encourage the Others (1972), Under the Age (1972), Horace (1972), The Love Girl and the Innocent (1973), Penda’s Fen (1974), A Follower for Emily (1974), Diane (1975), Funny Farm (1975), Scum (1977), Nina (1978), Danton’s Death (1978), Beloved Enemy (1981), Psy-Warriors (1981), Baal (1982), Stars of the Roller State Disco (1984), Contact (1985), Christine (1987), The Firm: Director’s Cut (1989), The Firm: Broadcast Version (1989), Elephant (1989
Extras:
Directed by Alan Clarke
Although probably best remembered for the controversial and groundbreaking dramas Scum, Made in Britain and The Firm, the breadth of Alan Clarke’s radical, political, innovative, inspirational work, along with his influence on generations of filmmakers, such as Gus Van Sant, Paul Greengrass, Andrea Arnold, Harmony Korine, Clio Barnard, Shane Meadows, should see him rightly regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever filmmaking talents.
This collection brings together twenty-two stand-alone BBC TV dramas that Alan Clarke directed between 1969 and 1989, including such neglected classics as To Encourage the Others, Horace, Penda’s Fen, Diane, Contact, Christine and Elephant, and also includes Scum and Clarke’s original Director’s Cut of The Firm, assembled from his personal answer print, discovered in 2015.
This 12-Disc Box Set also includes a raft of additional materials, including David Leland introductions, extracts from BBC discussion shows Open Air and Tonight, and recently-produced documentaries and audio commentaries.
Films:
The Last Train through Harecastle Tunnel (1969), Sovereign’s Company (1970), The Hallelujah Handshake (1970), To Encourage the Others (1972), Under the Age (1972), Horace (1972), The Love Girl and the Innocent (1973), Penda’s Fen (1974), A Follower for Emily (1974), Diane (1975), Funny Farm (1975), Scum (1977), Nina (1978), Danton’s Death (1978), Beloved Enemy (1981), Psy-Warriors (1981), Baal (1982), Stars of the Roller State Disco (1984), Contact (1985), Christine (1987), The Firm: Director’s Cut (1989), The Firm: Broadcast Version (1989), Elephant (1989
Extras:
- Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light (2016, 270 mins)
- Three short introductions by David Leland<i/> (1991)
- Eight audio commentaries (Diane, Scum, Bukovsky, Contact, Christine, Elephant, The Firm (x2))
- Bukovsky (Alan Clarke, 1977, 50 mins) + outtakes
- Archival BBC discussion programmes (77 mins total)
- Interview with A F N Clarke (2016, 22 mins): interview with the writer of Contact
- Alan Clarke interview (1989, 10 mins)
- Stills galleries
Yes it's more or less a re-release. The set went OOP a while back, but they are putting one out again. It's not exactly the same as there is a disc less in this release, as well as the total runtime being significantly less by about 6 hours, which looks to be mainly extras.
Alan Clarke at the BBC (1969 - 1989) (Blu-ray Box Set)
12 disc collection covering much of Alan Clarke’s work for the BBC between 1969 and 1989
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Although probably best remembered for the controversial and groundbreaking dramas Scum, Made in Britain and The Firm, the breadth of Alan Clarke’s radical, political, innovative and inspirational work, along with his influence on generations of filmmakers, such as Gus Van Sant, Paul Greengrass, Andrea Arnold, Harmony Korine, Clio Barnard, Shane Meadows, should see him rightly regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever filmmaking talents.
This re-packaged collection brings together twenty-one stand-alone BBC TV dramas that Alan Clarke directed between 1969 and 1989, including such neglected classics as To Encourage the Others, Horace, Penda’s Fen, Diane, Christine and Elephant, and includes Scum plus Clarke’s original Director’s Cut of The Firm, assembled from his personal answer print, discovered in 2015.
This 11-Disc Box Set (10 Blu-rays / 1 DVD) also includes a raft of additional materials, including an introduction to The Firm by David Leland, extracts from BBC discussion shows Open Air and Tonight, plus documentaries and seven audio commentaries.
Films:
- The Last Train through Harecastle Tunnel (1969)
- Sovereign’s Company (1970)
- The Hallelujah Handshake (1970)
- To Encourage the Others (1972)
- Under the Age (1972)
- Horace (1972)
- The Love Girl and the Innocent (1973)
- Penda’s Fen (1974)
- A Follower for Emily (1974)
- Diane (1975)
- Funny Farm (1975)
- Scum (1977)
- Nina (1978)
- Danton’s Death (1978)
- Beloved Enemy (1981)
- Psy-Warriors (1981)
- Baal (1982)
- Stars of the Roller State Disco (1984)
- Christine (1987)
- The Firm: Director’s Cut (1989)
- The Firm: Broadcast Version (1989)
- Elephant (1989)
The box set comprises 11 Blu-ray discs and 1 DVD disc.
- Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light (2016, 270 mins)
- Half Hour Story: George’s Room (1967, 25 mins): when a seemingly mild-mannered gentleman calls at a woman’s house, so begins an intimate exchange between strangers who never reveal their names. Written by Alun Owen and directed by Alan Clarke
- Introduction to The Firm by David Leland (1991, 3 mins): originally broadcast during BBC2’s Alan Clarke season
- Seven audio commentaries (Diane, Scum, Bukovsky, Christine, Elephant, The Firm (x2))
- Bukovsky (Alan Clarke, 1977, 50 mins) + outtakes
- Archival BBC discussion programmes (77 mins total)
- Alan Clarke interview (1989, 10 mins)
- Stills galleries
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That's the contents for the 2016 box set not the 2022 release
The 2022 re-release is not the same contents as 2016 release
The 2022 release info is in post #6
Note BFI have conflicting info in regards to number of discs
They list is 11-Disc Box Set (10 Blu-rays / 1 DVD) and also list as 11 Blu-ray discs and 1 DVD disc. in the product description
They list is 11-Disc Box Set (10 Blu-rays / 1 DVD) and also list as 11 Blu-ray discs and 1 DVD disc. in the product description
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