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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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55 of 63 people found the following review helpful
By L. Macleod
Format:DVD
The book is powerful and heavy but iconic. However, if you are adapting 'Birdsong' for TV it has to have essential qualities that cannot be found in a book; that is why some reviewers are being ridiculous in their analysis. First of all, it has to have beautiful visuals and this production provides them at the highest level. The visuals include magnificent sets especially the war scenes which are very disturbing and real - they take you right into the heart of the book. Then there is the love story - an exquisite love story of the most passionate and powerful nature; between an early 20th century repressed British man and his forbidden love for a married French woman - the production casts two beautiful and gifted actors and they give us a top class performance that is real and heartbreaking. I cannot praise this television production enough. It is television at the highest level - well done to the BBC. It is dismaying to find people who are not happy with such beautiful and poignant productions for mainstream television. If you see the trash that is on most of the time - Birdsong transcends the ordinary and that is what the book does too. They are a perfect match.
34 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By Kev Stock
Format:DVD
I thought this BBC adaptation was very good. I don't agree with other reviews complaining about the lead being emotionless, deadpan and no oomph! This is how he was supposed be portrayed; the man was dead from within because of events back in 1911. This is about a man who has lost his only love and doesn't know why! He's hardly going to be dashing! I thought the portrayal was magnificent and totally believable. Great supporting cast; Joseph Mawle was superb. Stunning battle/trench scenes and a very painful insight into the tragedy and blundering of July 1st 1916.
A truly superb film that is far far superior to a certain horse running around in no mans land, occasionally bumping into cardboard characters!
A truly superb film that is far far superior to a certain horse running around in no mans land, occasionally bumping into cardboard characters!
57 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By ballet girl
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
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
The acting in this movie is superb, but do be prepared for image after image of the horrors of war.
I thought the emphasis would be on the romance (albeit doomed) but it... Read more
I thought the emphasis would be on the romance (albeit doomed) but it... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Jay Serving
5.0 out of 5 stars
Birdsong [DVD]
Excellent atmospheric film depicting the period of the First World War, the story line kept to the narrative of the book. Prompt delivery.
Published 1 month ago by laurence
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Loved this !
Missed this when it was on TV. Glad a purchased it, lovely story & again Eddie Redmayne at his best.
Published 1 month ago by andrea lamb
4.0 out of 5 stars
good
i enjoyed it but there was quite a bit omitted compared to the book that i read previously i do not know why.
Published 1 month ago by walterpannell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Birdsong DVD
An excellent film which depicts the stresses that men had to endure during the first world war.
Mainly concentrates on the pchycological aspect of war on a person. Read more
Mainly concentrates on the pchycological aspect of war on a person. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Allan Richards
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TEAR JERKER
Amazing, i cried and cried!! Eddie Redmayne and Clemence Posey both work well together :) its an amazing drama and recommend it to anyone!!
Published 1 month ago by Amelia
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Too hesitant
I have read the book a couple of times and liked it very much , so I was looking forward to seeing the film . Read more
Published 2 months ago by e jones
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Birdsong
Watched this film with interest thought I had seen it before and I had ,but still enjoyed this movie very much.
Published 2 months ago by M A English
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Birdsong
Wanted to see the DVD having seen previously on TV - it was more understandable a second time but still didn't tick all the boxes for me whereas the book did! Read more
Published 2 months ago by NEVILLET
5.0 out of 5 stars
great film
This is a very moving film. It is a true old-fashioned love story, intertwined with the very sad background of the First World War. Read more
Published 2 months ago by sweet sue
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