Martin Rosens Watership Down (1978), based on Richard Adams novel, is an animated British classic following a group of rabbits fleeing the destruction of their warren in search of a new home. Combining mythic world-building, survival peril, and emotional depth, it remains one of the most mature and haunting animated films ever made.

An apocalyptic vision prompts 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 English countryside and mankinds devastating impact upon it as they lead their colony to the utopian Watership Down.

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

Från IMDB:
Hoping to escape destruction by human developers and save their community, a colony of rabbits, led by Hazel and Fiver, seek out a safe place to set up a new warren.

Filminfo:

Version: : Blu-Ray (svensk text)

Sprak : English

EAN : 7350036750305

Label : Retro Film

Distributor : Studio S

Inspelningsar : 1978

imdb-rating : 7.5

Langd : 1h 32m

Cast : John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson

Alt Title : Den Langa Flykten

Org Title : Watership Down