I saw this many years ago on PBS' WONDERWORKS. Rarely have I been so captivated by a work intended for the juvenile audience.
The stunning beauty of the scenery and sets. The amazing script. Acting by children, and some of the most senior and acclaimed British actors, all working together to enable the wonder of the great poet's singular prose to come to life.
As an American I find it disturbing that such a marvelous film for children is not available, in its entirety, on DVD. This is, truly, a crime against art.
I note that the British edition (REGION 2) is now discontinued.
Is this CLASSIC to be relegated to the dustbin of history?
What was it Tolkien wrote:
Much that once was is lost. For none now live who remember it.
The stunning beauty of the scenery and sets. The amazing script. Acting by children, and some of the most senior and acclaimed British actors, all working together to enable the wonder of the great poet's singular prose to come to life.
As an American I find it disturbing that such a marvelous film for children is not available, in its entirety, on DVD. This is, truly, a crime against art.
I note that the British edition (REGION 2) is now discontinued.
Is this CLASSIC to be relegated to the dustbin of history?
What was it Tolkien wrote:
Much that once was is lost. For none now live who remember it.