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My Family And Other Animals DVD, 1987

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This classic serial is a nostalgic reminder of the quality family-orientated television drama that used to dominate Sunday television schedules, but which now sadly appears to be on the wane. Gerald Durrell's book ‘My Family And Other Animals’ has long been a family favourite, and here it is beautifully adapted to the small screen in this lavish dramatisation. The autobiographical narrative follows the Durrell family as they relocate to the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s at the insistence of pestering brother Lawrence. Once there, young Gerald thrills to the cornucopia of new and exotic wildlife, whilst his family attempt to adjust to alien surroundings with varying degrees of success.
The eccentricities of both the family and the native islanders lead to some great comic set pieces, and Brian Blessed is perfect as Spiros, the larger than life taxi driver and handyman who takes a shine to the family's mother (Hannah Gordon, on splendidly daffy form). The excitement and curiosity of childhood is vividly captured, and Durrell's enthusiasm for nature is palpable. He lives in a world of butterflies in biscuit tins and spiders in jars, where new discoveries linger in every corner of the garden. His mother despairs that he is growing too wild himself, and attempts to gain him an education by three very different men, two of whom seem more interested in his flirty sister's charms. The third, the witty Dr. Theodore, is more successful, and the close relationship the two males have is touchingly represented. A well-rendered undercurrent throughout the film is the mother's realisation that her youngest son is growing up.
As World War Two looms, the family must eventually leave the island in a poignant end to a delightful drama. Simple and steady, with marvellous performances and gorgeous cinematography, this is one of the most fondly-remembered television releases of the year.

 

MovieMail on 14th September 2006
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Film Information

Director - Peter Barber-Fleming

Produced - 1987

Main Language - ENGLISH

Countries & Regions - British Film

Cast - Brian Blessed, Hannah Gordon, Darren Redmayne

 

 

DVD Details

Certificate: PG Publisher: Second Sight Region: 2
Length: 280 mins Aspect: 4:3 Cat No: 2NDVD3108
Format: DVD Colour Subtitles: Hard of Hearing - English

 

 

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  • 2 discs.

 

 

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A new world of freedom and adventure opens up to young Gerald when his somewhat eccentric family decide to leave the grey skies of England behind and start a new life. He soon discovers the wonder of nature in this sun-drenched environment and into the lives of the family come a succession of colourful characters, including larger-than-life taxi-driver Spiro who helps them move from one villa to the next.

 

 

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