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War Horse is a thrilling and spectacular production based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo. Winner of Olivier, Evening Standard and Critics' Circle Awards, it has captured the hearts and minds of everyone that goes to see it; children and adults alike. Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff have been invited by the National Theatre to film the intricate process of putting on this extraordinary production, as it makes its way from the National Theatre to the West End and beyond.
With exclusive access to the actors who work these astonishing life-sized puppets, we learn exactly how the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company make these animals come to life. Throughout the film, director and creator, Michael Morpurgo gives us candid insights into his inspiration for this production as we film him at his home in Devon, surrounded by the fields that he drew his creativity from. This film will be more than just a behind-the-scenes documentary; it will be visually stunning and shot entirely in HD, will bring the magic of this extraordinary puppetry to the big screen. Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff's filming style is poetic and delves beyond the surface, revealing the passion and determination involved to make this production the success that it is.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
War Horse is a remarkable piece of theatre.
The making of War Horse looks behind the scenes at how the principal character was created. In the theatre the horses appear real, in this documentary they show how the horses come to life, to breath and express emotions and become three dimensional characters (the three operators just vanish - an indication of their skills) capable of making tears.
For theatre lovers a must, War Horses on a par with The Lion King when it comes to the suspension of belief!
The making of War Horse looks behind the scenes at how the principal character was created. In the theatre the horses appear real, in this documentary they show how the horses come to life, to breath and express emotions and become three dimensional characters (the three operators just vanish - an indication of their skills) capable of making tears.
For theatre lovers a must, War Horses on a par with The Lion King when it comes to the suspension of belief!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
I live in London but not keen on west end shows but recently saw War Horse at the new London theatre after being highly recommended. Hubby + I just loved it + both cried liked the rest of the audience, so very moving. If you visit London to see one show this is just a huge must. The documentary has lots of info, interviews with the puppet makers, the cast + the man who wrote the book the play was based on. After watching bought another for mum in law who has also seen + loved
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I had to purchase this after I had seen Warhorse on the Stage. The puppets and their actions were
unbelievably real and I wanted to know how this had been done.
unbelievably real and I wanted to know how this had been done.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This DVD presents the whole history behind the making of the National Theatre's production of "War Horse" right from the beginning. I found it absolutely riveting and the actual puppets of the horses quite magical. How the actors coped with these inspired puppets, with sometimes three actors manipulating one puppet horse, was a fascinating journey for us and for them. I have never, unfortunately, seen this play but the DVD makes want to head for London immediately to catch this production, now in the West End, before it finishes.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Timberwolf
A great insight into the making of the stage performance which gives you a better understanding of the thought processes involved in bringing a very difficult concept to its utterly engaging theatre experience.
Only view after you have enjoyed seeing War Horse
Only view after you have enjoyed seeing War Horse
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Wendy
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The production of War Horse is superb and this DVD is a great memento. My copy is almost permanently out on loan at the moment. If I had seen the DVD first it would have brought more understanding to my (first!) visit to the performance. For me, the extras are better than the documentary.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic. So glad that I bought it. Much better than I expected with lots of added extras. I didn't think that the puppetry would transfer to film like seeing it first hand, but it did.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J Weanie
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Fascinating play - just couldn't wait to find out more about the making of the horses; the DVD certainly gave a wonderful insight to that process and more.
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Making War Horse DVD
what a loverly DVD and how they made the war horse which i thought was very cleverly done.
I lent this DVD to my neighbour for her to look at and she also thought it was... Read more
I lent this DVD to my neighbour for her to look at and she also thought it was... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Beryl
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GREAT STUFF
A present for the wife. We'd seen the TV show and thought it was worth keeping. A fascinating insight into what went on behind the scenes.
Published 3 months ago by Richard Jones
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I love this series and wanted to see if before it was released in US.
It came fast and I was pleased it came. I have a DVD player which plays all regions.
It came fast and I was pleased it came. I have a DVD player which plays all regions.
Published 3 months ago by Nancy J. Jones
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Fabulous highly recommended!
Excellent film, highly enjoyable for those interested in the ingenuity of the people who made it possible. makes you want to see the stage version
Published 4 months ago by OldGirl
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Making War Horse
Having recently seen the theatre production in London's West End, this was a definite must as found the animals so fascinating and brilliang, not only the horses but that wonderful... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jackie R
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A fascinating insight
For anyone seeing the show, this is a valuable insight, which enriches the experience of the show itself- highly recommended
Published 6 months ago by stevepharm
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making of war horse
I had seen this on TV and was in love with it. Being a horse lover, I could see how much attention had gone into putting life into what was essentially nothing! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Sam
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The wonder of the Horse
One of the most moving plays I have ever seen, so it was thrilling to see behind the scenes and to see the magnificent lifelike puppets and their fantastic puppeteers. Read more
Published 10 months ago by P. B. Prescott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic DVD
War Horse is a film, book and DVD which I really enjoy. If you are interested in what happen to horses or any animals in the First World War than this is for you. Read more
Published 10 months ago by native indian
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Awe inspiring!
Having seen the London stage show (Fantastic!) I couldn't wait to get this dvd of how it was made. The puppet horses are out of this World and within seconds you forget they are... Read more
Published 10 months ago by kathyh
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