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    Unique ID Code: 0000158385
    Added by: Stuart McLean
    Added on: 15/9/2013 16:23
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    The Body

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    Certificate: 15
    Running Time: 107 minutes
    Retail Price: £9.99
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    Content Type: Movie

    Synopsis:
    Made in 1970, this remarkable study of the human body is neither scientific nor medical; it is, rather, a deeply intimate feature-length film exploring the physical experience of being human.

    Narrated by Vanessa Redgrave and Frank Finlay with a commentary by poet and playwright Adrian Mitchell, The Body traces the human life-cycle from conception to death. Photographic techniques never seen by cinema audiences at the time of release – including the use of internal cameras – allow an unprecedented insight into the body’s functions; these visuals are beautifully complemented by a soundtrack by Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and pioneering composer Ron Geesin, incorporating the latter’s experiments in biomusic – in this case, sounds created by the human body itself.

    The Body is presented here uncut, in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.

    Special Features:
    [] Original theatrical trailer
    [] 38 minute suite of original music
    [] Image gallery
    [] Promotional material PDF

    Related Websites:
    http://networkonair.com/shop/1803-body-the-5027626394547.html#sthash.S7MaAlwd.dpuf

    Video Tracks:
    1.66:1 Colour

    Audio Tracks:
    Mono English

    Subtitle Tracks:
    None

    Directed By:
    Roy Battersby

    Written By:



    Starring:
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Frank Finlay

    Music From:
    Roger Waters (Pink Floyd)
    Ron Geesin

    Director of Photography:
    Tony Imi
    Geoff Mulligan

    Editor:
    Alan Cumner-Price

    Producer:
    Tony Garnett

    Distributor:
    Network

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