Newly free from prison, mysterious flneur Robinson has been haunting the Oxfordshire countryside. Rusting film cans found abandoned in an old caravan turn out to contain the results of his research a visual investigation into the historic ruins of the English landscape and the reality of late capitalism. These beautiful pictures have been compiled by his research associate (voiced by Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave). Contrasting past English radicalism and reaction with the 2008 banking collapse, Patrick Keiller's latest essay-film in his Robinson trilogy (London and Robinson in Space) is an ironic and witty comment on the sustainability of market forces and a profound tribute to the power of nature.Extra Features: Dual Format Edition: includes both Blu-ray and the DVD versions of the main feature Original Theatrical Trailer Deleted scenes and Alternative takes Extensive illustrated booklet featuring essays and film notes
Patrick Keiller's imaginative and highly original two films each document a journey undertaken by the unseen 'researcher' Robinson and his similarly unseen companion the film's narrator (voiced by Paul Scofield)London is a journal of 1992 the year of John Major's re-election IRA bombs and the first crack in the House of Windsor. Scathing reflections on the recent past are enlivened by off beat humour and wide-ranging literary anecdotes.Robinson in Space sees Robinson commissioned to undertake a study of the 'problem' of England. Keiller's immaculately framed images and sly deadpan narration take the viewer on an unpredictable exploration of the cultural and economic landscape.
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