Culloden (film)
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Culloden |
| Original title | Culloden |
| Country of production | England |
| original language |
English Gaelic |
| Publishing year | 1964 |
| length | 69 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Peter Watkins |
| script | Peter Watkins |
| production | Peter Watkins |
| camera | Dick Bush |
| cut | Michael Bradsell |
| occupation | |
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Culloden is in black and white twisted British television film by Peter Watkins from the year 1964 about the Battle of Culloden ( 1746 ).
action
Culloden is a detailed study of the Battle of Culloden and the brutal incursions of the English government forces against the native Scottish population after the victory against the Jacobites .
background
Culloden was the first feature film by director Peter Watkins and was made for the British broadcaster BBC . The basis was the book of the same name by the historian John Prebble . As in his later films, Watkins used stylistic devices such as interviews, voice-over commentary and recordings filmed with handheld cameras to give the feature film a documentary feel. In addition, he cast the roles exclusively with amateur actors. Watkins' intention was to create a visual reminiscence of the recordings of the Vietnam War that were then seen on television .
Culloden first aired on British television on December 15, 1964 and on German television on April 4, 1969 .
Reviews
“Impressive depiction of a battle between the English and Scots, in which Peter Watkins anticipates elements of his production The War Game , which was created two years later : The event is designed as a fictional report and accompanied by a commentator and statements from those involved. A harrowing charge against the war. "
DVD release
Culloden was released on DVD in the UK and France in 2003 and in the US in 2006 .
Web links
- Culloden in the Internet Movie Database (English)