Man With A Movie Camera

It seems somewhat churlish to criticise the DVD on any level, considering the age of the stock, and there is certainly plenty to praise with this collectors edition. The BFI has packaged it neatly in an attractive, yet practical metal case, complete with a detailed booklet talking about the film, which is - as most of us will be after 70 years - showing its age a little. As it cavorts like a teenager, you can forgive it for looking a bit battered and scratched around the edges.

The two avant-garde promotional posters spin into focus pleasantly enough and there is a short resume of the designers' work. As you would expect from the BFI, the filmakers' and composer's biographies are also thorough and clearly presented. However, in this greedy age of DVD extras, you can't help hankering for a little bit more.

I would love to have seen an interview with Nyman, for example, telling us a little about why he composed the music in the way he did and what attracted him to the project. Some form of short documentary about the filmakers' would have added to the experience, too.

Even without these gems, this remains a nicely packaged disc, which, although lacking that final touch of sparkle, has meat enough to satisfy most collectors.