Bfi - Watership Down

An apocalyptic vision pushes a group of rabbits to abandon their warren in search of a new home, in this landmark British animation. Richard Adams' timeless novel is brought brilliantly to life as Hazel, Fiver and Bigwig tackle the brutal realities of the rural world - and mankind's devastating impact on it - as they lead their colony to the utopian Watership Down. Featuring an acclaimed voice cast (including John Hurt and Denholm Elliott), a powerful score by composer Angela Morley and the hit single 'Bright Eyes' by Art Garfunkel, Watership Down is a thrilling tale of adventure, courage and resilience that continues to enthral new and old audiences alike. Special Features: Bonus Footage, Commentary: Catherine Lester and Sam Summers (film and animation experts); Martin Rosen (director) and Chris Gore (writer/film-maker)., Documentaries: 'Defining a Style'; 'A Conversation With the Filmmakers'; 'Designing 'Watership Down'., Super 8 version of the film; Nepenthe Super 8 footage; Treasures from the BFI National Archive (1942-1969, 48 mins): A selection of archive gems, including films by Mary Field and Halas & Batchelor, related to the themes or personnel of 'Watership Down'., Storyboard Comparisons, Trailers