Title:
Birdsong / a WTTV Working Title Television/Masterpiece co-production with NBC Universal for the BBC ; producer, Lynn Horsford ; screenplay by Abi Morgan ; director, Philip Martin.
ISBN:
9781608836611
Publication Information:
[United States] : PBS, 2012.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (165 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Title from container.
Originally broadcast on television in two parts in 2012.
Special features: The love story; behind the scenes; the war story.
DVD, widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround, NTSC.
Summary:
Birdsong is the story of Stephen Wraysford, a young Englishman who arrives in Amiens in Northern France to stay with the Azaire family and falls desperately in love with Isabelle Azaire. They begin an illicit and all-consuming affair, but the relationship falters. Years later, Stephen finds himself serving on the Western Front in the very area where he experienced his great love. He must learn to endure the ravages of war and make peace with his feelings for Isabelle.
Added Uniform Title:
Language Note:
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Audience:
Rating: Not rated.
Performer:
Eddie Redmayne, Clémence Poésy, Joseph Mawle, Anthony Andrews, Marie-Josée Croze, Matthew Goode, Laurent Lafitte, Richard Madden.
Production Credits:
Based on the novel by Sebastian Faulks.
OCLC Number:
ocn783641522
Availability:
Apple Valley - Galaxie~1
