Daniel Farson's Guide To Britain: Vol. 1 (1957-1963) (Blu-ray & DVD) (UK Import)
Daniel Farson's Guide To Britain: Vol. 1 (1957-1963) (Blu-ray & DVD) (UK Import)
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- Country of origin:
- Großbritannien, 1957-1963
- Age release:
- Dieser Titel ist nicht FSK-geprüft.
Delivery to minors is not possible.
Infos zu Titeln ohne Jugendfreigabe - Item number:
- 12533832
- UPC/EAN:
- 5035673015599
- Release date:
- 16.2.2026
- Series:
- BFI (British Film Institute)
- Genre:
- Dokumentation
- Playing time ca.:
- 215 Min.
- Director:
- Daniel Farson
- Language:
- Englisch
- Sound Format:
- LPCM 2.0 mono
- Picture:
- 4:3 (s/w)
- Subtitles:
- Englisch
- Specials:
- Booklet, Commentary: 'Out of Step: Witchcraft'/'Out of Step: Other Worlds are Watching Us': Mark Pilkington; 'This Week: Soho Striptease'/'Success Story: Hank Janson': Vic Pratt; 'People in Trouble: Mixed Marriages': Milo Holmes; 'Farson's Guide to the British: Cats': Dr. Elinor Groom and Lisa Kerrigan; 'Pursuit of Happiness: People Apart': Dr. Elinor Groom; 'Success Story: Maurice Woodruff'/'Beat City' by Vic Pratt and William Fowler, 'Beat City' image gallery
Brash, bohemian and boozy, bon-vivant Daniel Farson became a larger-than-life fixture of Soho in the 1950s, socialising with the likes of artist Francis Bacon and photographer John Deakin. But he was also a ground-breaking investigative journalist, reshaping approaches to screen reportage with the many direct, dynamic independent television films he presented for Associated-Rediffusion in the late 1950s and early 1960s, finding widespread fame and acclaim. This three disc dual format set, running to over three hours - the first of two releases showcasing his most innovative, important, eccentric, odd and outstanding work - reframes a carefully-curated chunk of Farson's now little-seen output. His eclectic talent is reflected in an abundant array of hugely enjoyable, fascinating films on all manner of matters topical to a post-war Britain undergoing complex, seismic social change. Join this vanguard intrepid investigator - paving the way for later programme-makers of the Louis Theroux school - as he twinkles a curious eye and lends a wry tongue to a glorious gamut of then-contemporary hot-potatoes: from Soho striptease, alien visitations and the Cavern Club in the afterglow of the Beatles, to witchcraft, the cult of celebrity and much, much more.
