Orphans (Peter Mullan)

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Orphans Blu-ray

Orphans Blu-ray Review


ORPHANS (1998)
Director: Peter Mullan
Starring: Douglas Henshall, Gary Lewis, Rosemarie
Stevenson, Stephen McCole, Frank Gallagher
Running time: 98 minutes (+ extras)
Release date: 31 October 2011
Format: DVD/Blu-ray/VOD
Price: DVD - £15.99/Blu-ray - £19.99/VOD - £9.99

The directorial debut from renowned Scottish actor Peter Mullan (The Magdalene Sisters, Neds), Orphans tells the story of four siblings, who gather for their mother's funeral in Glasgow and face individual torments over a single night. This grittily realistic and deeply moving black comedy/drama brings together the finest of Scottish talent and wowed audiences all over the world on its original release.

The DVD features the film in a new digital transfer and the Blu-ray features the title in a new HD restoration. Both editions feature a selection of early Peter Mullan short films: Fridge (1995), Close (1993) and Good Day for the Bad Guys (1995). Extras include:

• Trailer
• Photo Gallery
• First reels Interview: Peter Mullan on Close