Distant Voices, Still Lives (Blu-ray)Directed by Terence DaviesTerence Davies film, depicting life in working-class Liverpool from the 1940s into the 50s, is 30 years old this year, and already a modern classic.
Now that Eileen, Maisie, and Tony are adults, their childhood memories and in particular those associated with their father are inconsistent.
While Eileen clings to happier times, her siblings remember his brutal violent nature, which has been a major influence on their growth and development.
This troubled family must deal with the day-to-day alongside their past.
Terence Davies creates a loving portrait with this partly autobiographical tale (shot in two sections), and it was voted one of the greatest British films by Sight and Sound.
Distant Voices, Still Lives has been restored in 4K resolution by the BFI under the supervision and approval of director Terence Davies.
Special featuresNew 4K digital restoration from the original 35mm camera negative, approved by director Terence DaviesQ&A With Terence Davies (2018, 32 mins): recorded after the UK premiere of the new restoration at BFI SouthbankAudio commentary by Terence Davies: the director scrutinises his film in this commentary from 2007Interview With Terence Davies (2007, 20 mins): director Terence Davies discusses his work with film critic Geoff AndrewInterview With Miki van Zwanenberg (2007, 7 mins): the film's art director looks back on its makingIntroduction by Mark Kermode (2016,2 mins)Images of Liverpool in Archive Film (1939-42, 62 mins): three archive shorts depicting the city of Liverpool and its communityOriginal and 2018 trailersImage galleryFully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by critic Derek Malcolm and art director Miki van Zwanenberg, essays by Geoff Andrew and Adrian Danks, and full film creditsUK | 1988 | colour | 83 minutes | English language, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitles| original aspect ratio 1.
78:1 | 1 x BD50: 1080p, 24fps, PCM stereo audio (48kHz/24-bit), Region B | Cert 15 (contains violence, infrequent strong language)Filmul nu are subtitrare in limba romana.
/ This movie does not have Romanian subtitles.
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