Making War Horse

Synopsis: MAKING WAR HORSE is the story of how Michael Morpurgo’s children’s novel became one of the most popular and acclaimed productions in the National Theatre’s history. From its early development in the NT Studio, see how Handspring Puppet Company created the groundbreaking techniques that brought a lifelike horse to the stage. Behind the scenes and into the rehearsal room, featuring interviews with the cast and creative team, the DVD documents a unique theatrical collaboration and the creation of a stage classic.

DVD extras include: Michael Morpurgo Extended Interview; ‘Getting into Horse’ feature;
War Horse Process feature; Behind the scenes of War Horse; Handspring Puppet Company feature; Video Diaries; Visit to King’s Troop feature; War Horse Trailer; Image Gallery
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2009
Year of production: 2009
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: drama production; puppet theatre; National Theatre (London); theatre-British; Morpurgo, Michael

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Notes: Seventh Art specialises in producing television programmes and films on history and the arts, under the direction of award-winning documentary filmmaker Phil Grabsky. There are several series on aspects of the history of art, presented by Tim Marlow, as well as programmes on the life and work of Mozart and Beethoven and figures from ancient and more recent history such as Nero and Nelson. Sale on DVD.

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