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• The Apu Trilogy (Criterion Collection) UK Only | Blu Ray | (25/05/2020) from £59.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Two decades after its original negatives were burned in a fire, Satyajit Ray's breathtaking milestone of world cinema rises from the ashes in a meticulously reconstructed new restoration. The Apu Trilogy brought India into the golden age of international art-house film, following one indelible character, a free-spirited child in rural Bengal who matures into an adolescent urban student and finally a sensitive man of the world. These delicate masterworks- Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road), Aparajito (The Unvanquished), and Apur Sansar (The World of Apu)-based on two books by Bibhutibhusan Banerjee, were shot over the course of five years, and each stands on its own as a tender, visually radiant journey. They are among the most achingly beautiful, richly humane movies ever made-essential works for any film lover. Pather Panchali The release in 1955 of Satyajit Ray's debut, Pather Panchali, introduced to the world an eloquent and important new cinematic voice. A depiction of rural Bengali life in a style inspired by Italian neorealism, this naturalistic but poetic evocation of a number of years in the life of a family introduces us to both little Apu and, just as essentially, the women who will help shape him: his independent older sister, Durga; his harried mother, Sarbajaya, who, with her husband away, must hold the family together; and his kindly and mischievous elderly auntie, Indir-vivid, multifaceted characters all. With resplendent photography informed by its young protagonist's perpetual sense of discovery, the Cannes-awarded Pather Panchali is an immersive cinematic experience and a film of elemental power. Aparajito Satyajit Ray had not planned to make a sequel to Pather Panchali, but after the film's international success, he decided to continue Apu's narrative. Aparajito picks up where the first film leaves off, with Apu and his family having moved away from the country to live in the bustling holy city of Varanasi (then known as Benares). As Apu progresses from wide-eyed child to intellectually curious teenager, eventually studying in Kolkata, we witness his academic and moral education, as well as the growing complexity of his relationship with his mother. This tenderly expressive, often heart-wrenching film, which won three top prizes at the Venice Film Festival, including the Golden Lion, not only extends but also spiritually deepens the tale of Apu. Apur Sansar By the time Apur Sansar was released, Satyajit Ray had directed not only the first two Apu films but also the masterpiece The Music Room, and was well on his way to becoming a legend. This extraordinary final chapter brings our protagonist's journey full circle. Apu is now in his early twenties, out of college, and hoping to live as a writer. Alongside his professional ambitions, the film charts his romantic awakening, which occurs as the result of a most unlikely turn of events, and his eventual, fraught fatherhood. Featuring soon to be Ray regulars Soumitra Chatterjee and Sharmila Tagore in star-making performances, and demonstrating Ray's ever more impressive skills as a crafter of pure cinematic imagery, Apur Sansar is a moving conclusion to this monumental trilogy. Special Features: New 4K digital restorations of all three films, undertaken in collaboration with the Academy Film Archive at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and L'Immagine Ritrovata, with uncompressed monaural soundtracks on the Blu-rays Audio recordings from 1958 of director Satyajit Ray reading his essay A Long Time on the Little Road and in conversation with film historian Gideon Bachmann New interviews with actors Soumitra Chatterjee, Shampa Srivastava, and Sharmila Tagore; camera assistant Soumendu Roy; and film writer Ujjal Chakraborty New video essay by Ray biographer Andrew Robinson on the trilogy's evolution and production The Apu Trilogy : A Closer Look, a new program featuring filmmaker, producer, and teacher Mamoun Hassan Excerpts from the 2003 documentary The Song of the Little Road, featuring composer Ravi Shankar The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray, a 1967 half-hour documentary by James Beveridge, featuring interviews with Ray, several of his actors, members of his creative team, and film critic Chidananda Das Gupta Footage of Ray receiving an honorary Oscar in 1992 New program on the restorations by filmmaker :: kogonada New English subtitle translations PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by critics Terrence Rafferty and Girish Shambu

• Mongol | Blu Ray | (06/10/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  This epic story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan who was a slave before going on to conquer half the world, including Russia, in 1206.

• Parineeta | DVD | (01/10/2007) from £15.09   |  Saving you £-0.10 (-0.70%)   |  RRP £14.99

  The lifelong romantic union between Lolita (Balan) and Shekar (Khan) is upset by the arrival of another man.

• Mind Your Language - The Best Of Mind Your Language - Vol. 4 | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £15.15   |  Saving you £-5.16 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  All Present If Not Correct: It's the new term at the language school and there are two new students. But Jeremy soon catches up with his previous students as they failed their exam and must return for another term! Queen For A Day: Miss Courtney is delighted to hear the Queen is due to visit the college so much so she makes the students wear their national costumes to class! Brief Re-Encounter: Jeremy and the class come to the rescue after the steely Miss Courtney falls for a confidence trickster set on stealing not only her heart but her savings too.

• Mind Your Language - The Best Of Mind Your Language | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £29.99

  Featuring the best episodes from series 1 and 2. One of the most successful TV shows of its era featuring the star of the infamous 'Doctor' series Barry Evans 'Mind Your Language' is comedy at its best. Evans plays Jeremy Brown a mild mannered English teacher keen and ready to take on the world of English language teaching! That is untill he meets his new students of course who can hardly speak a word of English between them! The First Lesson: When Jeremy Brown arrives at the Southbank College of Further Education little does he realise how stressful teaching can be - until he meets the students! An Inspector Calls: Jeremy causes confusion whilst mistaking the school inspector for a new student. Worse still after expounding his theory on the old-fashioned teaching practices of inspectors he then insults the inspector's wife! A Fate Worse Than Death: Wedding bells are in the air when Ranjeet asks Jeremy for help in ditching his bride to be. Jeremy could be walking up the aisle sooner than he thinks! All Through The Night: Working late takes on a whole new meaning when Jeremy and his class are locked in the classroom. Songs and gags ensue but the night can only get worse when Miss Courtney turns up. The Best Things In Life: Students to the rescue when Jeremy and the gang assist Jamila who has been detained at the police station for shoplifting. Will Jeremy's donation to the police help free her? Come Back All Is Forgiven: A birthday to remember for Jeremy as Ranjeet Max Taro and Juan all buy him the same gift. More importantly he has a battle on his hands to keep his job from the clutches of Miss Hardacre. The Cheating Game: When the gang must pass exams in order to keep the class going cheating becomes the name of the game with Jeremy lending a helping hand. Better To Have Loved And Lost: Love blossoms when Ali and Chung plan to marry. However there is one small problem Jeremy must deal with first and that is... Ali is already married! Hello Sailor: Everyone loves a sailor especially a Russian one! Jeremy tries to help Juan's friend Boris defect to the UK but all does not go according to plan when Boris' Captain Ivan falls for Miss Courtney. A Point Of Honour: Sexy French student Danielle soon causes havoc in Jeremy's life when she needs to borrow a fiance to protect her honour. Unfortunately thanks to Miss Courtney's interference Jeremy must box his way out of trouble. The Examination: Thanks to Jeremy's temper a quick drink in the pub leads to a violent dispute with the new examiner. Can Ali Ranjeet Juan and the gang pass their test or will it be the end of the road for the English class? All Present If Not Correct: It's the new term at the language school and there are two new students... Also includes the episodes 'Queen For A Day' and 'Brief Re-Encounter'.

• Junglee | DVD | (11/04/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £7.99

  Shekar (or Chandrashekar as he was once known) belongs to an aristocratic family who believe that laughter is something for the lower class. As a result fun is not encouraged in the house run by Shekar's domineering Mother. The only member of the family who dares to laugh is Shekar's sister Mala who yearns to be with Jeevan. However things are about to change when her mother finds out about Mala's secret love. At his mother's request Shekar takes Mala away to Kashmir where he

• Dhoom | DVD | (10/08/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

  Assistant Commisioner of Police Jai Dixit is a no-nonsense police officer determined to rid the streets of Bombay and Goa of the criminal fraternity who would dare to prey on the weak and defenceless. Unfortunately he meets his match in a gang of thieves who roam the streets on supercharged motorcycles. When the gang's leader Kabir openly challenges Jai's authority the lawman infiltrates a deadly game of cat and mouse to restore order to the city....

• The World Unseen | DVD | (04/05/2009) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Using the stunning South African landscape and jazz tunes of the time, "The World Unseen" explores a system that divides white from black and women from men, but one that might just allow an unexpected love to survive.

• Mind Your Language - The Best Of Mind Your Language - Vol. 2 | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £10.29   |  Saving you £-0.30 (-3.00%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The Best Things In Life: Students to the rescue when Jeremy and the gang assist Jamila who has been detained at the police station for shoplifting. Will Jeremy's donation to the police help free her? Come Back All Is Forgiven: A birthday to remember for Jeremy as Ranjeet Max Taro and Juan all buy him the same gift. More importantly he has a battle on his hands to keep his job from the clutches of Miss Hardacre. The Cheating Game: When the gang must pass exams in order to keep the class going cheating becomes the name of the game with Jeremy lending a helping hand. Better To Have Loved And Lost: Love blossoms when Ali and Chung plan to marry. However there is one small problem Jeremy must deal with first and that is... Ali is already married!

• Abhijan | DVD | (29/05/2006) from £20.24   |  Saving you £-0.25 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Abhijan was Satyajit Ray's most popular film in Bengal: a ""conscious"" effort to communicate with a wider audience. The project was originally conceived by his friends and Ray stepped in when they panicked at the prospect of directing. Ray's mastery turned a starkly conventional plot into a subtly nuanced story which topped the Bengali box office for months. Set on the Bihar-Bengal border where Marwari businessmen - a powerful Hindi-dialect community of entrepreneurs much disl

• Baghban | DVD | (26/01/2004) from £8.24   |  Saving you £22.75 (276.09%)   |  RRP £30.99

  'Baghban' is the story of Raj Malhotra and his family - his wife Pooja and his four sons. Just like a gardener (BAGHBAN) who plants a tree and nurses it in the hope that he would be able to bask in its shade when he grows old Raj Malhotra and his wife Pooja have raised a family of four sons who are now nicely settled in their respective professions. Their life is filled with love and prosperity and all this has been possible because Raj has invested all his income including his p

• Black | DVD | (02/04/2005) from £6.66   |  Saving you £2.33 (34.98%)   |  RRP £8.99

  Transcending the barrier of language this is a film that explores human relationships gratitude love and sacrifice... Debraj Sahani is a teacher to Michelle McNally who is both deaf mute and blind he meets her as an eight year old who doesn't understand anything. She is violent confused and unable to comprehend her life. Her world is 'Black'. Debraj leads her from this darkness and confusion into light and hope how he makes her discover her an identity this makes her feel human rather than someone inferior with a disability. He is her teacher her guru the one who leads her from the darkness into the light....

• Mind Your Language - The Best Of Mind Your Language - Vol. 3 | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £11.18   |  Saving you £-1.19 (-11.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Hello Sailor: Everyone loves a sailor especially a Russian one! Jeremy tries to help Juan's friend Boris defect to the UK but all does not go according to plan when Boris' Captain Ivan falls for Miss Courtney. A Point Of Honour: Sexy French student Danielle soon causes havoc in Jeremy's life when she needs to borrow a fiance to protect her honour. Unfortunately thanks to Miss Courtney's interference Jeremy must box his way out of trouble. The Examination: Thanks to Jeremy's temper a quick drink in the pub leads to a violent dispute with the new examiner. Can Ali Ranjeet Juan and the gang pass their test or will it be the end of the road for the English class?

• Two Daughters | DVD | (14/09/2009) from £9.49   |  Saving you £3.50 (26.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Two Daughters (aka: Teen Kanya) tells two tales. The first is about Nanda a young man who leaves Calcutta to work as a postmaster in an isolated malaria-infested village. His only solace in the village is in teaching his host Ratan how to read and write. The second story is about a student Amulya who returns to his village after finishing his exams. His widowed mother is very anxious for him to marry and has already picked out a girl. Yet he rejects his mother's choice and being forced to choose some girl marries a lively tomboy who is not ready to give up her freedom.

• Mind Your Language - The Best Of Mind Your Language - Vol. 1 | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  The First Lesson: When Jeremy Brown arrives at the Southbank College of Further Education little does he realise how stressful teaching can be - until he meets the students! An Inspector Calls: Jeremy causes confusion whilst mistaking the school inspector for a new student. Worse still after expounding his theory on the old-fashioned teaching practices of inspectors he then insults the inspector's wife! A Fate Worse Than Death: Wedding bells are in the air when Ranjeet asks Jeremy for help in ditching his bride to be. Jeremy could be walking up the aisle sooner than he thinks! All Through The Night: Working late takes on a whole new meaning when Jeremy and his class are locked in the classroom. Songs and gags ensue but the night can only get worse when Miss Courtney turns up.

• Laaga Chunari Mein Daag | DVD | (26/12/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £8.99

  Badki and Chutki live a fun-filled life in Banaras playing pranks sneaking off to see a forbidden mujra and soaking up all the excitement that goes on the ghats of the Ganga. When things get bad Badki decides to go to Mumbai and seek a living for the family. Alone and unsupported in the midst of the urban jungle of Mumbai Badki battles with dark forces keeping her focus on her purpose to support her family and continue Chutki's education. She deliberately morphs into someone else leading a secret life full of murky compromises. When Chutki comes to Mumbai to work things take a dramatic turn. Badki's life turns into a minefield as she has to hide her secrets from Chutki. Badki finds the magic of love but lets it slip away before it can blossom as she believes it's not in her destiny. She battles menace and blackmail alone not letting these dark shadows fall on Chutki or her family. But her dual life is revealed and the two sisters are face to face in a confrontation neither had expected. Everything threatens to explode in their faces destroying all of them.

• Aankhen | DVD | (27/09/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  When a honest successful and disciplined Bank Manager commanding respect and reputation from his clients notices that the employees and the management have been cheating the bank.

• Cracker - White Ghost | DVD | (16/10/2006) from £9.43   |  Saving you £3.56 (37.75%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Fitz is full of Eastern promise when his lecture tour to Hong Kong is interrupted by the local police who need help with a murder investigation. No sooner is he on the case than another murder comes to light. Is Hong Kong being besieged by it first serial killer? Fitz has no choice but to send for help and though he asks for Penhaligon it's Wise who turns up. With the team together and the number of bodies increasing Fitz realises that there are pieces to the puzzle that he has to find if he is to save a life.

• Nayak | DVD | (29/08/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £6.99

  Shivaji Rao (Anil Kapoor) hails from a middle class family. He works as a journalist for a satellite television channel and is in love with Manjari (Rani Mukherjee) a village belle. He volunteers to do a television interview with the Chief Minister (Amrish Puri) which is to be telecast live. At the interview Rao questions the Chief Minister on various controversial issues like corruption and caste clashes that are prevalent in the state. The Chief Minister who shows his displeasure on being interrogated challenges him to act as the Chief Minister of the state for a day. Shivaji accepts the challenge. With the assistance of the Chief Minister's secretary in a dawn to dusk operation Shivaji manages to root out corruption and dismiss corrupt officials. This makes him a celebrity overnight. The evil-minded Chief Minister retaliates by making attempts to kill Shivaji but ends up murdering his parents. Pressurized by public opinion he decides to contest the state elections opposite the evil Chief Minister and comes out successful. Donning the role of a newly appointed honest Chief Minister how Shivaji settles scores with his predecessor forms rest of the story.

• Village Of Doom | DVD | (29/03/2004) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  As the storm cloud of war gathers over Japan the desperately patriotic Tsugio waits for his call up to duty. But in the close-knit community of his hometown of Higureya the women have grown desperate for the company of men. When Tsugio stumbles upon one adulterous union he too is quickly seduced. But this newfound experience quickly sours when Tsugio is diagnosed with tuberculosis and ostracised by the village. With everyone turned against him Tsugio takes to the streets ful