Housekeeping

Synopsis: Offbeat adaptation of Marilynne Robinson’s acclaimed novel, about two young girls who are sent to live with their eccentric aunt. Director Bill Forsyth’s American film debut has been described by Sight & Sound as his best. This dual format edition is accompanied by newly shot interviews with both Forsyth and Marilynne Robinson.
Extras:
Original stereo audio
Writer-Director Bill Forsyth on Housekeeping (2017, 42 mins)
Author Marilynne Robinson on Housekeeping (2017, 14 mins)
Director of Photography Michael Coulter on Housekeeping (2017, 13 mins)
Editor Michael Ellis on Housekeeping (2017, 11 mins)
BFI Interview with Bill Forsyth (1994, 36 mins): archival audio recording of an on-stage interview conducted by Nick James at the National Film Theatre, London
Original theatrical trailer
Image gallery: on-set and production materials from the personal collections of the filmmakers
New English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
Limited edition exclusive 32-page booklet featuring a new essay by David Archibald, a production report and contemporary reviews
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1987
Subjects: Film studies
Keywords: fiction; teenagers; social issues; Adaptation

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