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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