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Starring Derek Jacobi and Jodhi May, Bye Bye Blackbird is a tragic and compelling love story set in a turn of the century travelling circus. When Josef falls in love with the beautiful trapeze artist, Alice, he knows the only way to woo her is if he too masters the trapeze. Lord Dempsey the circus owner and Alice's father is at first opposed to Jpsef's attempts to create a new act but as he sees how talented Josef is he reluctantly agrees to allow it to go ahead. On the night of the first time the act is performed Alice falls and word reaches the camp that she has died. Josef is destroyed and vows never to set foot on the ground again. Using Josef as a curious circus act Lord Dempsey tours the circus through various European cities until his popularity begins to wane and he persuades Josef to recreate the act, solo. But in doing so Josef is plagued by terrible visions and the scene is set for a final unexpected revelation. Elegantly filmed by photographer Robinson Savary, Bye Bye Blackbird has a stellar cast including stage and screen star Derek Jacobi in the role of Lord Dempsey and James Thierree, in his first lead role as Josef, who gre up in a circus and is an acrobat, performer and musician and creaor of 'La Veillee des abysses' a French circus. Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at the Taormina International Film Festival.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Starring Derek Jacobi and Jodhi May, Bye Bye Blackbird is a tragic and compelling love story set in a turn of the century travelling circus. When Josef falls in love with the beautiful trapeze artist, Alice, he knows the only way to woo her is if he too masters the trapeze. Lord Dempsey the circus owner and Alice's father is at first opposed to Josef's attempts to create a new act but as he sees how talented Josef is he reluctantly agrees to allow it to go ahead. On the night of the first time the act is performed Alice falls and word reaches the camp that she has died. Josef is destroyed and vows never to set foot on the ground again. Using Josef as a curious circus act Lord Dempsey tours the circus through various European cities until his popularity begins to wane and he persuades Josef to recreate the act, solo. But in doing so Josef is plagued by terrible visions and the scene is set for a final unexpected revelation. Elegantly filmed by photographer Robinson Savory, Bye Bye Blackbird has a stellar cast including stage and screen star Derek Jacobi in the role of Lord Dempsey and James Thierre, in his first lead role as Josef, who grew up in a circus and is an acrobat, performer and musician and creator of 'La Veillee des abysses' a French circus. ...Bye Bye Blackbird (UK) ( Adieu, schöner, schwarzer Vogel )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I tried to give this 0 stars but the system wouldn't allow it. The revue on the DVD box reads as though this will be a great film. It isn't. It takes too long to get going, and the abrupt ending is pointless. Buy something else - probably mine as it will be in a charity shop near you soon.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I found this film a little boring slow and a bit drab.Dont watch it if you are depressed at all!
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The photography in this film is so atmospheric you feel you are back there with the travelling circus of the early 1900s.James Thierree is an amazing acrobat and the scenes with him and Alice in their performance are stunning. This is a tragic story though and I was not quite sure of Jodhi May's character Nina's agenda. Were they truly sisters? Would Alice really have gone off with the count or was she forced to? The ending was a surprise as well, so not really sure about this one.
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