Cinema16 – British Short Films

Price: 25,00 €

DVD Mailorder | DVD-9 | PAL 4:3 & 16:9 | english | Region: free | 201 min. | 2003 | Label: Cinema16

This is a unique collection of shortfilms from both established british directors and emerging talents, many of which are available to own here for the first time.

This critically acclaimed DVD contains 16 of the best classic and award winning British short films and delivers a snapshot of British cinema past and present. It includes films from Britain?s most exciting new talent alongside early shorts from it?s most successful filmmakers ? amongst them Chris Nolan (Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins), Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Alien), Mike Leigh (Secrets and Lies) and Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours).

DVD Extras:

Cinema16 includes commentaries from all the filmmakers involved: Ridley Scott ("Blade Runner", "Gladiator") lookes back on his first filmmaking experience directing younger brother Tony;
Chris Nolan ("Insomnia", "Memento") on the challenges of blue screen special effects on a budget; Mike Leigh ("Secrets and Lies") tell stories about jokes and hairdressing on the set.

Movies on this DVD:

Press Ratings

»The quality of this collection is exceptionally high. It's like having a complete film festival in the comfort of your own home«
(Empire)

»An excellent collection. Buy this!«
(The Guardian)

»A unique collection of exceptional short films«
(Dazed and Confused)

»The selection is both broad and exemplary«
(Time out)

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Cinema16 – British Short Films was added to our catalog on Friday 25 May, 2007.