The 4K release of Watership Down is back on as BFI plans to release it in cinemas and physical. More on the release below.
Watership Down was due to be released on 4K last year, but the release was cancelled by the BFI without a reason provided, but it looks like the release is back on.
The BFI has announced Watership Down is heading to the BFI London Film Festival for its 4K World Premiere. The film will screen as part of the Treasures section at the fest, reserved for showcasing classic, often newly restored.
We’re sure you were traumatised by the film as a youngster, just as we were, but here’s a quick recap of the premise anyway: In 1978, Richard Adams’ timeless novel Watership Down was brought brilliantly to the screen in the celebrated film adaptation directed by Martin Rosen. A building project threatens the tranquil lives of the wildlife residing in a British woodland area, not least the rabbits who reside in one of the local warrens. Littlest rabbit Fiver, who has a sixth sense, has distressing visions of destruction lying ahead and persuades a small group to join him on what is to be a challenging journey to safety in the halcyon location of Watership Down.
Read more: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: upcoming UK releases and dates
After the film has premiered at the festival, it will head into regular cinemas on 25th October. This will be the first time in nearly 50 years that the film will be on the big screen for the public to see. The press release from the BFI also promises a brand new trailer for the film this summer. We’ll add it here once it becomes available.
After a brief stint in cinemas, Watership Down will also be released on BFI UHD and Blu-ray on 11th November.
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