Watership Down (1978) (4K UHD + Blu-ray) AVOIN

An apocalyptic vision pushes a group of rabbits to abandon their warren in search of a new home, in this landmark British animation.

Richard Adams’ timeless novel is brought brilliantly to life as Hazel, Fiver and Bigwig tackle the brutal realities of the rural world - and mankind’s devastating impact on it - as they lead their colony to the utopian Watership Down.

Newly restored in 4K by the BFI and Silver Salt Restoration, using the original 35mm negative and stereo audio tracks, this landmark animation is presented in Ultra High Definition for the very first time.

Featuring an acclaimed voice cast (including John Hurt and Denholm Elliott), a powerful score by composer Angela Morley and the hit single ‘Bright Eyes’ by Art Garfunkel, Watership Down is a thrilling tale of adventure, courage and resilience that continues to enthral new and old audiences alike.

Defining a Style (2005): short featurette about the film’s aesthetic

A Conversation with the filmmakers (2005)

Storyboard comparison

Super 8 version of the film

Trailer

TV Spots

Newly created optional English subtitles for the Deaf and partial hearing

Newly created audio description track

Double-sided poster featuring the original UK quad and the 2022 re-release artwork

A set of four postcards featuring iconic scenes from the film

Perfect-bound book featuring new writing on the film by Jez Stewart and Catherine Lester

Newly commissioned sleeve art by Andrew Bannister

**All extras are TBC and subject to change**