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In a Wild Workshop: Emily BrontË and Wuthering Heights

Synopsis
A dramatic interveaving of Emily Brontë's early life and her most famous work ‘Wuthering Heights’. Charlotte, a sister, describes Emily’s background with re0enacted scenes. Dramatisation from the book depicts characters with passion, inhumanity and vengeance. These excerpts, interspersed with scenes from Emily’s life, attempt to explain how a shy, reclusive woman could create such a powerful work of good and evil.
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of production
1990
Subjects
English language and literature
Keywords
biographies; writers - English; Brontë, Emily

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£32.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
29 minutes
Year
2014

Production Company

Name

Coronet Films

Notes
Use: Phoenix/BFA/Coronet Educational Media

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes
NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution

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