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The Private Life Of Plants [DVD] [1995]
 
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The Private Life Of Plants [DVD] [1995]

DVD ~ David Attenborough
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: David Attenborough
  • Directors: Neil Lucas (II)
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Sep 2003
  • Run Time: 300 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000AISJC
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,462 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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DVD Description
David Attenborough's thrilling series, taking us on a guided tour through the secret world of plants, is captured on this amazing DVD. The account of plant life's struggle for survival is seen as never before in a story full of drama, beauty and staggering achievement. Attenborough takes us through each aspect of plants' lives travelling, growing, flowering, their struggle with other plants and animals, and the ingenious way they adapt to even the harshest of conditions.

From the 290-foot-high California Sequoia or the rattan plants that use ferocious ants as bodyguards, to the insect- and even rat-devouring pitcher plants of Borneo, the mysteries of the plant world are unravelled. Using fantastic time-lapse photography, Attenborough shows us plant life in action; beautiful filming highlights the biggest, brightest and the most bizarre of plants and, with the aid of computer graphics, we enter the inner workings of the bodies of plants. Prepare to be surprised and delighted as Attenborough takes you on a journey through a world you thought you knew.

Synopsis
All six episodes of this compelling look into the hidden world of plants are included on this BBC DVD. All are presented with customary verve and insight by Sir David Attenborough.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, 30 Oct 2006
The quality of this series is truly remarkable and its title is not misleading: It reveals the private life of plants in a breathtakingly new way. It shows how varied the strategies of plants are in the struggle for survival and it sheds light on the intricate ways in which plants and animals have adapted to each other. The quality of the time-lapse photography in this six-part series is truly amazing. Camera movements, focus shifts and perfect lighting create dramatic time-lapse sequences with a quality unmatched by anything else that has been shown on TV. It's simply a class of its own. See how plants crawl, fight, and devour other plants and animals. The series also demonstrates how plants and animals live together, a relationship forged by half a billion years of co-evolution, and how plants often exploit animals - not the other way around. You'll never see plants in the same way as before.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful DVD, 3 Oct 2003
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This is maybe the best documentary ever filmed about plants. It is very didactical and amusing, like most of David A. ones. It is a pity it has the old 4:3 TV format because it would have been great to see it in the already usual 16:9 one. Yet, the quality of the image is really good. I recommend it to all the plants (and nature) lovers out there.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars yet another great Attenborough adventure!, 6 Jul 2004
As you would expect from David - another great educational, informative series.
A lot more calming than other 'The Life of...' series, but just as fascinating!
If you enjoyed any of the other series you will definitely enjoy this one as well.
Great for children if you want to introduce them to the world of plants as well - without the gore associated with the other series of 'Life' docs.
Strongly recommended, especially if you are a fan of Attenborough wildlife docs and must for any DVD collection.
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