– H2: **Headline: Rendering Rabbits: BFI Distribution releases new 4K restoration trailer for ‘Watership Down’**
– BFI Distribution has just released a brand-new trailer for the 4K restoration of the animated feature film, “Watership Down”.
– This British classic tells the story of a group of rabbits embarking on a perilous journey to establish their own haven.
– The film is headed back to cinemas this autumn for the first time since its initial release nearly half a century ago.
H3: **Hot Take Synopsis**
Hear hear, cinema lovers (and bunny enthusiasts)! The classic film ‘Watership Down’ is being hopped back into the theaters with a brand new, ultra-modern 4K makeover. It looks like our fluffy protagonists are ready to feature in an even more detailed, high resolution format – every line, every whisker, every nervous twitch crisp and fresh. Remember, it’s not just a bunny drama, it’s a ‘hare’-raising adventure, full of suspense and fur-flying action. So get ready to strap in for an autumn filled with suspense, fur, and great nostalgia. Now that’s what we call, a true furry-tale!
Catch up with the classic animation, WATERSHIP DOWN, as BFI Distribution tantalizingly unveils its latest 4K restored trailer. Journey with the rabbits to their utopia, brought to life on the big screen once more since its last release 50 years ago. The premiere of this vibrant remastered version is slated for 25th October by BFI Distribution, and a sneak peek will be showcased at the BFI London Film Festival 2024. Post premiere, mark your calendars for 11th November for its release on UHD and Blu-ray.
The acclaimed 1978 film adaptation of Richard Adams’ timeless novel, WATERSHIP DOWN brought to screen by Martin Rosen is set to revisit us. As the tranquil life of rabbits in a British woodland is threatened by a building project, the smallest amongst them, Fiver, preempts the impending disaster. This sets off a challenging exodus to the safe haven of Watership Down.
Despite the film’s stark representation of survival and conflict, it casts a spell with its breathtaking beauty. A troupe of distinguished British actors, including John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson, Denholm Elliott, Roy Kinnear and Hannah Gordon, breathed life into the characters making them an indelible part of animation history.
Image: BFI
Beyond its narrative success, the film’s track, “Bright Eyes”, composed by Mike Batt and performed by Art Garfunkel, captured hearts nationwide. It not only topped the UK Singles Chart for six weeks but also secured the title of 1979’s highest grossing single in the UK.
Whether it’s the tale of resilience and adventure or British animation at its finest, WATERSHIP DOWN is sure to captivate audiences, young and old, in its autumn 2024 run.
The BFI London Film Festival awaits the 4K restored release of WATERSHIP DOWN on 12 October
The film can be viewed in UK & Irish cinemas from 25 October and on BFI UHD and Blu-ray starting 11 November
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/watership-down-4k-trailer/