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Believe - The Eddie Izzard Story [DVD]

Eddie Izzard , Sarah Townsend    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Eddie Izzard
  • Directors: Sarah Townsend
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 2entertain
  • DVD Release Date: 22 Nov 2010
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00439GE3G
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,199 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Hilarious and moving by turns, Believe is the story of triumph over adversity. Cameras followed Eddie on a stressful ‘comeback’ tour, and caught the story behind some of his best-loved material en route. Under time pressure and desperate for inspiration, comedian and actor Eddie Izzard delved into his own life story for new material. So began an accidental voyage into his past that paralleled his world tour and culminated in a moment of revelation about the source of his relentless drive.

Includes never-before-seen footage of Eddie’s student days, his chain escape on a unicycle as a street performer, the famous ‘wolves’ sketch and much more. A provoking and inspiring tale of how tragedy can be turned to laughter by sheer force of will.


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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Look Behind The Curtain 22 Dec 2010
By Mr. M. A. Reed TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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All documentary, by it's nature, is an attempt to make sense of what we lived at the time. Thankfully, "Believe" is something more than your average documentary : it's a historical, and spiritual, deconstruction of Eddie Izzard. Whereas these days, its all yer O2 Arenas and Wembleys and The Tour That Doesnt Tour But Does Tour Really, and little about the art of comedy.

For years, I was pretty much the only person who I knew who remembered Izzards bizarre and now clasic "raised by wolves" sketch. It wasn't comedy, as such, not in the old fashioned world of traditional setup/expectation/confounded punchline, but - as became Izzard's signature style - more of an amused interpretation of our world than anything as conventional as a punchline. Later on, in 1994, I saw Eddie play to a select audience in Stratford, and also take the role of Edward II in Leicester. Over time, he became bigger, more well-known, and is practically royalty - as well as a determined artist who will try everything once, including gigs in French (included here), and almost any acting job going.

"Believe" is a superior doc - Izzard's life, and personality, are dissected and laid bare. Before this, I confess to knowing nothing of his life bar that he grew up in Eastbourne, and his mother died young. Martin Amis has a theory of Early Death Awareness Syndrome, where compulsive artists are driven to success by the early death of their parents. With this shadow in mind, Izzards career is arced from his youngest days to headlining Wembley Arena. The archive footage, obviously sourced from degraded, ancient VHS tapes, shows a man growing into himself and into who he could be.

Perhaps its that the documentary was made by Izzards former partner that allowed such frank and open access : there are moments here one would never really expect to see. Perhaps this documentaries most powerful moment is where Izzard confronts this, reading letters from his mother to his father, and sees a world that he was always too young to understand. "Somehow, maybe, it could bring her back", he states. I make no apologies for the fact that I too, was in floods of tears at this poignant moment, having experienced a similar loss at a young age. Earlier on, Izzard meets two people dressed as bees, and to hear one of them talk of how they survived a major illness and life-threatening operation by reciting Izzard's sketches in their minds is touching, and shows that, maybe without trying, Izzard has become the lifeline through difficult times that all of us have through his own attempts.

All art is an attempt at achieving immortality. "Believe" is a compelling watch even for those with little knowledge or interest in his work, and is successful at being both a psychological study of a man compelled to act as well as a revealing look at the complicated glory of a human being - and all human beings. Recommended.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Eddie fans 18 Dec 2010
By Amazed
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I was wondering whether this might be a bit of a rehash of various interviews, his book etc but this does have a lot of new information on Eddie's life, especially footage of his street performing days and even at school.

What makes this a stand-out for me is the extras contain the whole Wolves routine from his first TV appearance. For years people have thought me mad for going on about it when no one appeared to know about it (except 1 friend who remembered it too) and I had been trying to remember which show it was on and get a copy. It was as insane as I'd remembered and looking back at it now it seems so strange he wasn't instantly snapped up on the strength of that one routine.

The determination of this man is amazing and makes you realise that his marathon man business was just an extension of his entire life of pushing himself, taking risks and decisions that most people would balk at and his insight as to why is almost heart-breaking.

Eddie, I salute you and your little red car.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Eddie Izzard believe 27 Oct 2010
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I bought this product previously as i have a portable player that will play non pal format dvds. This is an excellent dvd, very moving,also shares information that hasn't been seen before. It delves deep into what drives Eddie and shows in some way how he can do the things he does, ( many marathons for instance). If the final bit doesn't make you want to believe in Eddie then there's no hope left.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Believe - The Eddie Izzard Story
This was the same as a programme I watched about Eddie on TV a few months ago so I was somewhat disappointed that it did not contain any new material that I hadn't seen.
Published 3 months ago by C. M. Hammett
5.0 out of 5 stars Very inspiring
Inspiring, moving, entertaining. We loved it and think it is great to show to young people who tend to think that success can be something you achieve overnight.
Published 3 months ago by lindagb
3.0 out of 5 stars Serious documentary with exclusive material
Believe is a nice documentary that gives an insight into the mind stand-up comedian Eddie Izzard. It sketches his motives, ambitions and fears, and documents the beginning of his... Read more
Published 4 months ago by E.O.
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
This is an interesting watch. It shows the rise and fall, and slight rise again, of Izzard. His career is a triumph of persistence that's for certain. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it for the Wolves sketch alone!
In truth, I bought this DVD just to see the Wolves sketch (from the 1991 Hysteria 3 show) again - which was even funnier than I remembered. Read more
Published 19 months ago by rh
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Loved this so much. I felt as though we saw the man behind the comedy and the fishnets & lippy. I also realised how fiercely he guards the privacy of his girlfriends. Read more
Published 20 months ago by essessesse
4.0 out of 5 stars Unknown facts for the casual fan
This is a must have for the casual fan. Intresting facts mixed up with a ongoing working process Mr Izzard have before a show. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Peter Banck
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect item
I have received the item in perfect conditions and in a couple of days.
However I can't give 5 stars because this item presents only english subtitles.
Published 20 months ago by jack
5.0 out of 5 stars The film we've all been waiting for!
If you're a fan of Eddie's then you will not want to miss this and if you're not then buy it anyway because it's a really well thought out documentary style biopic and if you... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Gardengirl47
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop thinking about this documentary!
If you're a fan of Eddie Izzard, you will absolutely want to buy this DVD. Even if you're not a fan, you will appreciate the story of how someone can come from nowhere -- nowhere! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Laura Morland
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