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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0759731410021
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Henstooth Video
Manufacturer: Henstooth Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Henstooth Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 01, 2005
Running Time: 55 minutes
Sales Rank: 2230
Studio: Henstooth Video
Theatrical Release Date: December 23, 1987
Editorial Review:
Description:
A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES takes you on a lyrical journey back to the magic and marvel of boyhood where no two moments were ever alike and life was embraced with belief instead of doubt. On this special Christmas Eve, Old Geraint shares these heartwarming memories with his dearly loved grandson, Thomas. In one evening he does more than recall his cherished youth . . . he relives it.
Amazon.com:
This timeless tale is as wondrous as the story's snow globe, delivering with pristine gentleness a glimpse of a child's Welsh Christmas told from the remembrances of a kindly grandfather to his attentive grandson. Dylan Thomas' 1955 poem of the same name--originally written for radio--is richly adapted to the small screen by director Don McBrearty who brings to life an already masterful piece of prose, infusing it with even more grandeur through vivid costumes, scripting, and cinematography. Denholm Elliott is captivating, both as narrator and as Old Geraint, the grandpa who settles in on a rainy Christmas Eve to share with young Thomas (Mathonwy Reeves) his memories of Christmas past. Who can forget the fire in Mrs. Prothero's parlor; the unending snow, 'a dumb, numb thunderstorm of white'; the Useless Presents, including the mewing moo; the Uncles 'trying their new cigars'; and, always, the Aunties-- including Hannah, who customarily 'laced her tea with rum.' Gift-wrapped in delicate music by Lou Natale, the language, imagery, and subtle humor of this film--absent of stain and cynicism--makes for a suitably classic 'annual family tradition.' (All ages) --Lynn Gibson
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A Lyrical Masterpiece
Both lyrical and poignant, this lovely film based on Dylan Thomas's poem, captures the warmth and nostalgia of a Christmas long past. Portraying a kind-hearted grandfather, the late great Denholm Elliot lovingly spins this Christmas tale from childhood for his enraptured grandson Thomas. Although the film includes many great visual scenes, "Mrs.Prothero's house fire", "The uncles", and the "two pipe-smoking young men walking undaunted toward the sea", to name a few, it emphasizes Thomas's evocative ... Read More
Rating: - A Child's Christmas in Wales
This is our family's favorite Christmas story ever. It was shown on PBS the year my daughter was born. My husband called my hospital room and told me to turn it on, quick. We had this film on tape, and just ordered it on DVD. By the way, that precious daughter turns 21 in December.
Rating: - MY favorite Christmas story
I really love this movie. My grandparents came over from Wales and it makes me think of what their childhoods might have been like. It's a wonderful movie and I watch it every year, plus I purchased afew as gifts and everyone has loved it...
Rating: - dear to my heart
have searched long and hard for this dvd....one of my most favourite Thomas creations...I know some libeties were taken with the story and text but still a gem! thank you some much for a very early Christmas present!
Rating: - A Childs Christmas in Wales
Thank you so very much for this DVD. We didn't get our first mailing and you graciously gave us another with no charge. We will send back anything that may arrive at a later date.
Again, thank you for being so generous.
Diane Boehm
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