{"product_id":"wittgenstein-dvd-region-b","title":"Wittgenstein (DVD, Region B)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDerek Jarman's bold, offbeat biography of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have released three Derek Jarman films – Caravaggio (1986), Wittgenstein (1993) and The Angelic Conversation (1985) – on DVD, all digitally restored and re-mastered and each with extensive and illuminating extra features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe films were made with the BFI Production Board, whose aim was to foster innovation in British filmmaking, thus providing a natural home for Jarman's artistic sensibility. These three films represent highpoints in his career and are perhaps the most enduring in their appeal and relevance to contemporary audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once stated that philosophy ought to be written as if it were poetry, and a poetic intensity typified his life and his work. No wonder, then, that a creative talent such as Derek Jarman should respond with such characteristic energy to a commission from Channel 4 for a film about the philosopher, written by radical literary theorist Terry Eagleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWittgenstein is a bold offbeat biography, personalised in Jarman's unique style to address the politics and sexuality of the great but troubled man. The result is no dry treatise, but a treat for eyes and mind alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceeding the limitations of its miniscule budget, Wittgenstein is full of arresting visuals and bold performances from Tilda Swinton, Michael Gough, and Karl Johnson, who brilliantly captures Wittgenstein in all his torment and drama. It was to be Jarman's penultimate film, and is infused with the sense of artistic adventure, intelligence and playfulness that characterised his life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-toggle=\"#attributeextras\" class=\"title-accordion accordion-attributeextras active\"\u003eExtras\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-attributeextras\" data-role=\"content\" id=\"attributeextras\" class=\"data item content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially commissioned interviews with Tilda Swinton, Karl Johnson, and producer Tariq Ali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive behind-the-scenes footage showing Derek Jarman at work on set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilmed introduction by film historian Ian Christie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Clearing (Alexis Bistikas, 1994, 7 mins), a short film featuring Derek Jarman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-page illustrated booklet including introductory essay by Colin MacCabe and interview with award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moovies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701629915180,"sku":"5035673007259","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/2201\/8348\/files\/wittgenstein-dvd-region-b-new-dvd-5035673007259-9061097.jpg?v=1767719421","url":"https:\/\/www.orbitdvd.com\/products\/wittgenstein-dvd-region-b","provider":"Orbit DVD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}