Fellwanderer

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As for Christine's suggestion - it's a very tempting offer but I suspect we'd end up in a situation similar to JA in Boon, making a getaway but unknowingly empty handed!

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PS68060

I thought they might have a little cinema for viewings.

In most cases, I am sure that they could easily get a dozen people along for "research purposes" or is that bending the rules :-)

"Oh! Pete!"

Fellwanderer

From what I read, I believe they have something similar. I'm sure I did read that they could cater for group viewings.

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Steve Crook

Yes, see BFI Mediateque

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ChristineCB

Well, I doubt there's anyone really interested in seeing this film. This thread is constantly littered with disintest.

Yeah. Right. I'd love to get it for about a 2-week theatre stay and see how the crowds grow.

Aaryk Noctivagus

Do you mean 'disinterest'?

This thread does not seem so very disinterested to me. I might not have my interest drawn by the title, but then, I haven't posted at all in the thread up until now.

ChristineCB

Yes "disinterest" would have been the better spelling if my fingers weren't involved! haha Pity that my sarcasm was undone by my misspelling fingers!

Yes, SNOW GOOSE seldom has more than a few hundred posts demanding it, decrying its singular lack of availability in pleads that, I think, rank the most heartfelt of any film we've discussed. I don't think there's one request for it that doesn't use the phrase "love this film" somewhere.

If Fellw got any advertising coverage on a proposed viewing of this, I doubt he'd get more than a few hundred thousand requests. Of course, it might pick up on Day 2...

Practically no interest at all! (Someone with a good popcorn stand could make his fortune...)

Fellwanderer

I can't recall ever seeing anyone mention having seen it and not being incredibly moved by it. When one realises that for most people it was a single viewing well over 30 years ago, it is remarkable to see the effect it had on those lucky enough to have seen it.

Of course, had it not been criminally locked away for so long, it might not have retained such a powerful hold.

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Wolfgang

Then again it might have been revered as much as The Railway Children and Jenny would have another timeless classic to her name. Have you ever asked her about what happened to this? For years I have heard that it was Gallico's estate that buried it but recently read that they did not have any objection to it being released - I feel bad about those death threats now...or maybe they worked?

Fellwanderer

Yes, we did discuss it last year and Jenny was as bemused as the rest of us as to why it was still held up. I'm pretty sure that she said Gallico's widow had no objection to its release.

I'm intending pursuing it further but I guess it maybe who actually holds the rights now. I think the BBC claimed it was down to Hallmark now.

Of course, a remake, now shelved [thank goodness], was on the cards for a few years and I suppose they may have bought the rights to prevent the original being released. After all, they wouldn't want a classic spoiling their blockbuster would they?

Anyone any idea how to find out who may hold the rights now?

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Aaryk Noctivagus

Oh, you were being sarcastic. I read your post straight. I'm Autistic... subtle sarcasm escapes me... for me to get a sarcastic message... it has to be sign posted. Autistics notoriously have trouble with sarcasm.

Fellwanderer

Well, it's been over 35 years but I'm finally going to see The Snow Goose in as near perfect conditions as one could hope.

Off down to the BFI in a couple of hours for a private viewing. Strange to say, I'm rather glad I didn't try to do this a few years ago.

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boilerboy

is this the snow goose thread? This site is confusing
......bye!

Fellwanderer

This is indeed The Snow Goose as in favourite film thread.

Having got back, all I can say is the copy held by the BFI is superb - given that it is vhs and no attempt has been made to digitally remaster it [yet!].

It may have taken over 35 years to see a perfect version again but it was well worth the wait - especially having Frith sitting next to me. There were three of us watching it and two had tears beginning to roll down their faces - and the third was, I'm sure, laughing silently at us.

I would thoroughly recommend trying to make a booking to anyone who is going to be down in London.

PS Having Frith sit next to me was the reason I was glad I hadn't made a booking a few years ago as it would never have happened then.

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smiffy

I am over the moon for you Fell, all your christmases have come at once ,having the gorgeous JA next to you must have been amazing .

I May be getting older ,but I refuse to grow up