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Sebastian Faulks’ epic love story set against the First World War, which became a modern classic when it was published in 1993, is adapted for the screen for the first time by Abi Morgan. The action of the two part film moves between 1910 and 1916, telling the story of Stephen Wraysford (Eddie Redmayne), a young Englishman who arrives in Amiens in Northern France to stay with the Azaire family and falls desperately in love with Isabelle Azaire (ClémencePoésy). They begin an illicit and all-consuming affair, but the relationship falters. Years later, Stephen finds himself serving on the Western Front in the very area where he experienced his great love. As he battles amidst the blood and gore of the trenches he meets Jack Firebrace (Joseph Mawle), a tunneller who unexpectedly helps him endure the ravages of war and enables him to make peace with his feelings for Isabelle.
Bonus Featurettes:
- War Story
- Love Story
- On Set
Bonus Featurettes:
- War Story
- Love Story
- On Set
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
i thought this was amazing - i loved the slow, beautiful shots and exchange of glances. i was totally absorbed and the war scenes were heartbreaking. the lead protagonist had eyes like shimmering pools and he portrayed his love and pain with sensitivity. loved joseph mawle too as firebrace. a wonderful production!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this adaption on TV and was completely and utterly entranced throughout both parts of it. I can safely say I have never before felt so emotional after watching a TV programme. Eddie Redmayne, what can I say? Beautiful man and brilliant actor. Some people weren't keen on the long
, lingering looks between him and his lovely co star Clemence Poesy but I found it hugely romantic and really quite realistic. All in all, one of the best pieces of viewing I have ever had the pleasure of seeing (along with the recent adaption of Great Expectations).
, lingering looks between him and his lovely co star Clemence Poesy but I found it hugely romantic and really quite realistic. All in all, one of the best pieces of viewing I have ever had the pleasure of seeing (along with the recent adaption of Great Expectations).
38 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Please ingore the previous awful review and be put off. I have only seen first part so far - but cannot wait for the second. Being one of my favourite books it had a lot to live up to. It is beautifully made and acted with a superb cast that fully captures the essence of the book. I cant praise this highly enough. It is moving, thourght provoking and relives a sombre era fully of loss. Watch it
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Truly life enhancing
Beautiful, sad, overwhelming. I loved the novel but thought this adaptation brilliant too. Was left numb for several days by the intensity - rather like Stephen when he visits... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Peridot
Birdsong
This is a wonderful story written by Sebastian Faulks and brought to the screen by the BBC in an amazing adaptation. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Mrs. JEAN WISS-ROGERS
Dull and Wooden
Truly the worst type of BBC period drama : dull, meandering, miscast actors - save yourself the trouble - repaint your living room and watch it dry ! Truly appalling dramatisation!
Published 1 month ago by Andrew Keeling
Now I can watch it over and over
This was a brilliant TV production I had to have it! It was cheap, brandd new and worth every penny!
Thoroughly recommended!
Thoroughly recommended!
Published 1 month ago by Crow Mother
excellent
very romantic and a lovely but sad story; acting by lead characters first class. I have now bought the dvd. Cannot wait to watch it again.
Gilly M
Gilly M
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Gillian M. Morrison
fantastic film
I'd seen the film on TV but I wanted to have my own copy. Watched through again and enjoyed it again second time round.
Published 1 month ago by Y. Mitchell
Birdsong was brilliant
I have not read the book but can't believe some of the harsh critisms of this television drama. I found it absolutely breath taking. Drama shown in pictures as well as words. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrspotts
Thousand Yard Stare
The main character in this film suffers from long pregnant pauses,whilst staring off into the distance at every available opportunity,even before anything dramatic has taken... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Awfully nice chap
Well done the BBC
This is a great book - one of my favourite reads. So when I read that there was to be a TV adaptation I thought - Oh no! However I was pleasantly surprised with the TV version. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mike Pinchen
Not too much wrong with Birdsong
This adaptation certainly seems to have polarised opinions going by the number of one and five star reviews (with little in-between) but I'm more on the barbed-wire fence for this... Read more
Published 3 months ago by tallpete33
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