Heat and Dust (+ Autobiography of a Princess) (2-disc Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (15/04/2019)
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| RRP Anne (Julie Christie), a young historical researcher, inherits letters written by her great aunt Olivia (Greta Scacchi) and becomes obsessed with their revelations of her past in colonial India. Flitting between the present-day and the 1920s, the film examines their parallel journeys of self-discovery and the eternal, seductive allures of the country. Adapted by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala from her Booker Prize-winning novel, and winner of Best Screenplay at the 1983 BAFTA's, Heat and Dust is a sensual and evocative Merchant Ivory classic. Now beautifully restored in 4K and available on Blu-ray for the first time, the set also features Autobiography of a Princess, Merchant Ivory's fictional study of Imperial India starring James Mason and Madhur Jaffrey. Special Features: Autobiography of a Princess (1975, 58 mins): Merchant Ivory's fictional study of Imperial India starring James Mason and Madhur Jaffrey Merchant Ivory's Royal India (2018): conversation between James Ivory and writer/director Chris Terrio Greta Scacchi and Nikolas Grace Remember Heat and Dust (2018): an interview by Claire Monk Onstage Q&A with Madhur Jaffrey (2018) Original theatrical trailer Re-release trailer Other extras TBC **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
Shakespeare Wallah (Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (15/04/2019)
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| RRP A company of nomadic actors travel across India performing Shakespeare, during the early days of post-colonial rule. When young troupe member Lizzie (Felicity Kendal) falls in love with a local playboy Sanju (Shashi Kapoor), the pair must overcome cultural differences and the scheming of fierce Indian film actress and rival for Sanju's affections Manjula (Madhur Jaffrey). Plaintive and haunting, Shakespeare Wallah, was Merchant Ivory's first international success. Shot by Satyajit Ray's cameraman, Subrata Mitra and scored by Ray himself the film is a delicate love story that sets the tone for so many of the partnership's future collaborations. Now newly restored in 2K, it remains a beguiling and multi-layered cinematic landmark. Special Features: Conversations from the Quad, with James Ivory and Madhur Jaffrey (48 mins) Original Trailer Re-release Trailer Other extras TBC **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film and full film credits
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Heat and Dust (the Merchant Ivory Collection) | DVD | (06/09/2004)
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| RRP The passion violence mystery and beauty of India are rapturously evoked in Merchant Ivory Productions' acclaimed 'Heat And Dust' based on the novel by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala the Oscar winning screenwriter and novelist. Blending east with west and moving effortlessly between the vibrant world of modern-day India and the magnificent splendours of the Raj 'Heat And Dust' intertwines the contemporary story of Anne a young woman drawn to India by her desire to unravel the scandal surrounding her great-aunt Olivia's seduction in the 1920's by a glamorous Indian Prince. For Anne it proves as much a journey of self-discovery as the opportunity to solve an enigma as she too becomes seduced by the romantic and luxurious enchantments of India.
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Kabhi Kabhie | DVD | (06/12/1999)
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| RRP Kahbi Kahbie is a story about a young poet Amit (Amitabh Bachchan). It is a story of the young and beautiful Pooja (Rakhee Gulzar). It is a story of how these two young and loveable hearts visualise a perfect future together - But destiny has other plans as Pooja bows to the wishes of her parents and marries Vijay (Shashi Kapoor). How Amit drifts away from his poetry in a futile and unsuccessful attempt to leave behind his memories of Pooja by marrying Anjali (Waheeda Rehman)
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Heat And Dust | DVD | (30/06/2003)
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| RRP The passion violence mystery and beauty of India are rapturously evoked in Merchant Ivory Productions' acclaimed HEAT AND DUST based on the novel by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala the Oscar winning screenwriter and novelist.Blending east and west and moving effortlessly between the vibrant world of modern-day India and the magnificent splendours of the Raj HEAT AND DUST intertwines the contemporary story of Anne a young woman drawn to India by her desire to unravel the scandal surrounding her great-aunt Olivia's seduction in the 1920s by a glamorous Indian prince. for Anne it proves as much a journey of self-discovery as the opportunity to solve an enigma as she too becomes seduced by the romantic and luxurious enchantments of India.
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Merchant-Ivory In India | DVD | (25/10/2004)
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| RRP Heat And Dust Blending east with west and moving effortlessly between the vibrant world of modern-day India and the magnificent splendours of the Raj 'Heat And Dust' intertwines the contemporary story of Anne a young woman drawn to India by her desire to unravel the scandal surrounding her great-aunt Olivia's seduction in the 1920's by a glamorous Indian Prince. For Anne it proves as much a journey of self-discovery as the opportunity to solve an enigma as she too becomes seduced by the romantic and luxurious enchantments of India. Bombay Talkie The story set off by elaborate studio numbers is a melodrama echoing those of Bombay's mass audience movies and the sexy best sellers of the film's heroine American authoress Lucia Lane (Jennifer Kendal). A character study about a best-selling English novellist who comes to Bombay in search of creative inspiration she becomes romantically involved with handsome movie star Vikram (Shashi Kapoor). When that doesn't work out she flees to an ashram to take up the spiritual ife. That also hilariously doesn't work out and the ill-fated couple get together again with explosive results! Shakespeare Wallah Essentially a culture-clash romance which blends Shakespeare and British tradition with the emerging Indian 'pop' culture the film traces the developing relationship between Lizzie one of the members of the acting troupe with Sanju a wealthy Indian playboy. But their romance is beset by hinderances not least being the machinations of Manjula a fiery Indian cinema star who is also in love with Sanju. The Courtesans Of Bombay Roughly situated over 24 hours we visit Pavan Pool a compound in Bombay where poor women sing dance and engage in prostitution. The Deceivers In 1825 India lives under fear. A mysterious religion's followers murder everyone that stands against their plans. In Custody Drama based on the novel by Anita Desai which follows Deven a teacher at an Indian college and his attempt to interview a famous poet...
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Shakespeare Wallah | DVD | (28/04/2003)
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| RRP Elegiac and atmospheric Shakespeare Wallah made in 1965 was the feature film that really put Merchant Ivory Productions on the international movie map winning them great critical acclaim. It is now recognised as a classic.Starring a young FELICITY KENDAL SHASHI KAPOOR and MADHUR JAFFREY the film's inspiration lies behind the real-life adventures of Felicity Kendal's family as a travelling theatre troupe in India during the twilight days of English colonial rule. Essentially a culture-clash romance which blends Shakespeare and British tradition with the emerging Indian 'pop' culture the film traces the developing relationship between Lizzie one of the members of the acting troupe with Sanju a wealthy Indian playboy. But their romance is beset by hindrances not the least being the machinations of Manjula a fiery Indian cinema star who is also in love with Sanju.
Deewaar | DVD | (01/01/1900)
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| RRP Vijay and Ravi two souls two brothers who once shared the joys and sorrows together had to be separated by a WALL built on truth and justice. Ravi had in his the veins toughness of his father tender love of his mother and undying affection of his brother. But the Wall of duty would not allow a re-union. Vijay had experienced the bitterness of life. He carried the stigma of his father's indiscretion committed out of love for his wife and children and under duress of blackmail. This stigma could not be washed as it was tatooed on his hand to be borne till death. Vijay could not forget his life on the streets and the nights of starvation and poverty. The abuses slung at his mother remained imprinted in his heart. Torture and torments turned him into a rebel. On the other side was Ravi a believer in the rules of road conscious of duties to society and law. This was the Wall a Wall of dogmas separating the brothers each one's opposed to the other's. The only link of affection between the brother's was their Mother. But when she learnt the palace Vijay had built stood on crime and sin she was full of remorse. All the wealth of Vijay could not lesson her grief. She went with Ravi on the other side of the Wall deserting Vijay on his side full of misery and loneliness. A day dawned and this wall crumbled down leaving a void as big as an ocean which could not be gulfed by all the tenderness love and affection.
The Deceivers (the Merchant Ivory Collection) | DVD | (06/09/2004)
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| RRP In 1825 India lives under fear. A mysterious religion's followers murders everyone that stands against their plans.
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Silsila | DVD | (10/07/2000)
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| RRP A story of forbidden love which resurfaces as adultery in an uncompromising society...
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Heat And Dust | DVD | (30/06/2003)
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| RRP The passion violence mystery and beauty of India are rapturously evoked in Merchant Ivory Productions' acclaimed Heat & Dust based on the novel by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala the Oscar-Winning screenwriter and novelist. Blending East with West and moving effortlessly between the vibrant world of modern-day India and the magnificent splendors of the Raj Heat & Dust intertwines the contemporary story of Anne a young woman drawn to India by her desire to unravel the scandal surrounding her great-aunt Olivia's seduction in the 1920s by a glamorous Indian prince. For Anne it proves much a journey of self-discovery as the opportunity to solve an enigma as she too becomes seduced by the romantic and luxurious enchantments of India. Heat & Dust features an all-star cast led by Julie Christie Shashi kapoor Greta Scacchi Christopher Cazenove and Madhur Jaffrey.
In Custody (the Merchant Ivory Collection) | DVD | (06/09/2004)
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| RRP Drama based on the novel by Anita Desai which follows Deven a teacher at an Indian college and his attempt to interview a famous poet...
Bombay Talkie (the Merchant Ivory Collection) | DVD | (06/09/2004)
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| RRP Bombay Talkie is Merchant Ivory's affectionate bemused view of Bollywood - India's huge dream factory. The film is like a brightly coloured sumptuous Indian sweet covered in gold foil and cameraman Subrata Mitra's ravishing photography has never been surpassed in any other of James Ivory's films. The story set off by elaborate studio numbers is a melodrama echoing those of Bombay's mass audience movies and the sexy best sellers of the film's heroine American authoress Lucia Lane (Jennifer Kendal). A character study about a best-selling English novellist who comes to Bombay in search of creative inspiration she becomes romantically involved with handsome movie star Vikram (Shashi Kapoor). When that doesn't work out she flees to an ashram to take up the spiritual ife. That also - hilariously - doesn't work out and the ill-fated couple get together again with explosive results.
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Kaala Patthar | DVD | (13/12/1999)
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| RRP With the first rays of the rising sun the minors go down so deep in the coal mine the their voices are stifled in the bowels of the earth - even in their wildest dreams they can not escape to reach out to the reality above ground. When disaster strikes - there are 3 men that stand up to fight for these labourers who take death as part and parcel of their existence. Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) an ex-naval officer who is court-martialled and dismissed from the navy. Vijay is now working at the coal mine. He welcomes every sign of danger and adversity in an attempt to combat the demons within and to pay for an act of cowardliness as the captain of a sinking ship. Ravi (Shashi Kapoor) is an engineer in-charge of this doomed project due to the negligence and the greed of its owners. Ravi tries to alert the management and the workers. Ravi joins forces with the workers and Vijay in order to save the lives of his fellow workers and fight the establishment. Mangal (Shatrughan Sinha) is runaway convict who finds shelter from the hands of the law at the coal mine. A boisterous and egoistic man who finds that there is a compassionate human being within him and also ends up joining the quest for justice. Kaala Patthar is a film about how different people from different walks of life and backgrounds come together and show true courage and character to fight the force of nature in what is a loosing battle.
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Jinnah | DVD | (27/09/2004)
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| RRP Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the World. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.... 'A sweeping historical epic Christopher Lee is tremendously moving in his ability to illuminate the inner life of a man of unflinching dignity.' Los Angeles Times
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Bombay Talkie | DVD | (30/06/2003)
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| RRP Bombay Talkie is Merchant Ivory's affectionate bemused view of bollywood - India's huge dream factory. The film is like a brightly coloured sumptuous Indian sweet covered in gold foil and cameraman Subrata Mitra's ravishing photography has never been surpassed in any other of James Ivory's films. The story set off by elaborate studio numbers is a melodrama echoing those of Bombay's mass audience movies and the sexy best sellers of the film's heroine American authoress Lucia Lane (Jennifer Kendal). Visiting India in search of 'new material' she becomes romantically involved with handsome move star Vikram (Shashi Kapoor). When that doesn't work out she flees to an ashram to take up the spiritual life. That also - hilariously - doesn't work out and the ill-fated couple get together again with explosive results.
Trishul | DVD | (15/12/2003)
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| RRP Shanti and Raj were both from a middle-class family. Shanti was an ordinary clerk in an office and Raj an Engineer in a huge construction company. They were deeply in love. But when Raj found out that his mother had received a proposal for Raj's marriage for the hand of the bosses daughter and he would become a partner in the company after the marriage. His values dropped his love was forgotten. He did not accept Shanti even after he knew she was to be the mother of his child. Shanti left the town and went away to give birth to a baby boy Vijay. Before she could see Vijay achieve something in life she departed from this world taking a promise from Vijay that he would be a good human being. Vijay left his home town and headed towards the city for a confrontation with his father who was now a business magnate R. K. Gupta. He lived in his happy world with his wife son Shekhar and his daughter Kusum. Vijay entered their lives with revange in his heart revange for the ill treatment of his mother. R. K. Gupta did not know about his bond with Vijay and there was turmoil and cold war between the two. One day Vijay revealed to him who he was and R. K. Gupta's past comes back to him like lightening he fell in his own eyes. But now it was too late. He could not get his love. He had lost his son and his wealth too. He could not call Vijay his son. These three faces see for yourself on the screen. The star-sudded TRISHUL.
Junoon | DVD | (01/05/2006)
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| RRP 1857: the first shot is fired in the Indian mutiny against British colonisation. The bloody events which follow provide the dramatically atmospheric for this star-crossed lovers story in which Muslim rebel Javed Khan (Shashi Kapoor) develops a passionate almost obsessive love for Ruth (Nafisa Ali) a beautiful English girl. As their tragic relationship unfolds and the rebellion surges around them Javed's fiery brother-in-law to impress upon him where his true loyalties should lie...
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Kabhi Kabhie (1976) | Blu Ray | (15/12/2009)
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