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Halas & Batchelor Short Film Collection, The

Synopsis
Animation. This collection of eighteen short films presents a necessarily selective view of the output of the British animation company, from 1948 - 1981. A useful range of extras includes ‘An Animated Utopia: the Life and Achievement of John Halas’, Paul Wells’s 2012 documentary feature (68 minutes) as well as three editions of children’s film show Clapper Board from 1980. High Definition transfer from the original film elements.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2016
Subjects
Film studies
Keywords
animation films; public information films

Credits

Director
John Halas; Joy Batchelor

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
BR Region B, Blu-Ray DVD
Price
£9.18
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
139 minutes
Year
2016

Distributor

Name

Network

Email
shop@networkonair.com
Web
http://networkonair.com/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01992 657707
Address
19-20 Blythe Road
Berghem Mews
Hammersmith
London
W14 0HN
Notes
Founded in 1997, Network specialises in distributing niche television programmes, predominantly licensed from Granada Ventures and Fremantle. They have recently branched into feature film distribution. Sale via retail outlets or direct via Network’s website, which has some’web exclusive’ offers.
 

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