A version of cult 1966 tv movie alice in wonderland by jonathan miller, rescored entirely with music by broadcast. Alice in wonderland jonathan miller, 1966 dennis grunes. See more ideas about jonathan miller, alice in wonderland and wonderland. Jonathan millers wonderland is in the latter tradition, and he has a unique take. Jonathan miller, the celebrated theatre and opera director, writer, broadcaster and actor, died this morning aged 85, his family confirmed. This challenging 1966 production of alice in wonderland by the talented director jonathan miller can be watched over and over again with each viewing revealing new details and the great depth of the interpretation, but always while again stimulating the laughter that is inherent in the story. In november 1966, mary jean st clair, the granddaughter of alice liddell, expressed anxiety about jonathan millers upcoming alice in wonderland adaptation for the bbcs christmas schedule. Hard to imagine any true alice fan enjoying this movie. Cecil hepworths 1903 silent film version of alice in wonderland. Rent alice in wonderland 1966 on dvd and bluray netflix. Alice in wonderland 1966 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. May 20, 2014 alice in wonderland is a 1951 american animated movie produced by walt disney productions and based on the 1865 story alice s adventures in wonderland by lew.
Alice in wonderland by jonathan miller annemarie mallik. Jonathan miller s 1966 tv adaptation of the wonderland story is charmingly filmed, with just a hint of the sinister implicit in the original by lewis carroll. Through the lookingglass and the horrors alice found there downloads torrent. Millers television play was not intended for child viewers. In fact, those unfamiliar with the actual text of alice in wonderland might feel challenged by miller s measured pace and acute focus on carrolls dense twists of phrase. Finally i would this movie performed below my expectations. I did some comparing, and i can say with confidence that owners of the original edition may very well want to upgrade. Nov 19, 2015 by 1932, the centenary of carrolls birth, alice was circulating in a popular culture her author could not have imagined. Dear little alice alice in wonderland 1966 fantrailer youtube. While alice s back is turned, the tarts are stolen. Rent alice in wonderland 1966 starring annemarie mallik and wilfrid brambell on dvd and bluray.
Broadcast in the centenary year of the publication of lewis carrolls novel, jonathan miller s television adaptation is both a completely logical translation of the book, and a radical departure from convention. I just finished watching the warner reissue for the bbc of jonathan miller s alice in wonderland, which was originally released on dvd by home vision in 2003. Alice in wonderland 1966 jonathan miller, annemarie. Jonathan miller s alice in wonderland for bbc television is a mustsee for anyone who enjoyed alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass or anyone who enjoys low budget films that are improvised into timeless masterpieces. To emphasise this, it was screened after 9pm, well after most children. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about alice in wonderland 1966 film by jonathan miller. This silent moving picture is the first filmed version of lewis carrolls classic story.
Disneys alice in wonderland, the popular 1985 tv movie, and many more. Jonathan millers alice in wonderland 1966 is available at i think lewis carroll, like many other victorians, regarded becoming an adult as a sort of catastrophe in which you lost your innocence and, as i quoted in the film, the things i have seen i now can see no more. Buy your alice in wonderland movies on dvd or bluray at alice in wonderland. However, it was made in 1966, which means that the summer of love was not yet here, surrealistic pillow and white rabbit had not been released, and although haightashbury was winching its way into into our asyetunexpanded consciousness, i dont think jonathan miller ever spent much time there.
Find movie and film cast and crew information for alice in wonderland 1966 jonathan miller on allmovie. Movies a alice in wonderland 1966 despising the disney take, jonathan miller set out to deanthropomorphise the story of alice in wonderland by returning to dodgsons mathematical logic and victorian values for this bbc drama. Alice in wonderland 1966 bbc part 4 video dailymotion. It was shot on 35mm blackandwhite film and, contrary to a wellestablished tradition in pantomime and. Taxidermy, mournful hymns, indian music, strange animal noises, you know, the usual.
The film was first broadcasted on bbc at a late hour, 9. There were new illustrated editions, images of alice in advertising, and adaptations onscreen. This surreal masterpiece was filmed for the bbc by stage and screen director jonathan miller. Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently delivered to you with free shipping both ways.
Jonathan millers alice in wonderland 1966 on dvd bright. Alice in wonderland 1966, directed by jonathan miller miller s 1966 teleplay is a masterpiece of mockery. It is a film about children, not explicitly for them, jonathan miller commented on his personal adaptation of alices adventures in wonderland. This one which was produced, written and directed by jonathan miller in 1966 for the bbc, is one of the most original, capturing the surreal dreamlike quality of the book. Jonathan miller radio series on the origin of life self made things a sixpart history of public health in england includes a spillover interview series jonathan millers choices on desert island discs jonathan millers brief history of disbelief. It is a film about children, not explicitly for them, jonathan miller commented on his personal adaptation of alice s adventures in wonderland. Also it was rather short since i expected 120 minutes at least and not 100.
In fact, those unfamiliar with the actual text of alice in wonderland might feel challenged by millers measured pace and inordinate focus on carrolls dense twists of phrase. Miller s blackandwhite version of wonderland is a dour and creepy place, not the. Jun 18, 20 shown on bbc tv just after christmas 1966 jonathan miller s alice in wonderland caused a similar media furor to that of the beatles magical mystery tour exactly one year later. Jonathan millers psychedelic alice in wonderland blogger. It was directed by jonathan miller, then most widely known for his. The daily mail called the film x rated and it was even seen as an attack on family values. Alice in wonderland 1966 bbc part 2 video dailymotion.
There have been numerous film adaptations of alices adventures in. Producer, director and adapter jonathan miller achieves a remarkably consistent aesthetic vision of alice in wonderland as a waking, walking gothic nightmare, with a somnambulant, surly alice listlessly jousting with a sterling british cast made up not as animals, but as quite mad victorian stereotypes. The best movies directed by jonathan miller flickchart. I was spellbound when i first watched jonathan miller s 1966 bbc adaptation of alice in wonderland. The caucus party, in millers brave hands, metamorphoses from carrolls gathering of animals on the banks of a pool of tears to a stateroom filled with bored. Alice the wit wisdomand wonderland of lewis carroll download. There have been numerous film adaptations of alice s adventures in wonderland. This is not therefore the alice in wonderland of disney or more recent adaptations for children. The bonus 1903 version of alice in wonderland surpasses the jonathan miller film by far. Alice in wonderland 1966 jonathan miller, annemarie mallik.
Alice in wonderland 1966 bbc part 1 video dailymotion. Dec 22, 2010 alice in wonderland 1966 is a bbc television play based on alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. With peter cook, john gielgud, annemarie mallik, jonathan miller. It was directed by jonathan miller, then best known for his appearance in the satirical revue beyond the fringe miller s production is unique among liveaction alice films in that he consciously avoided the standard tennielinspired costume design and florid. Alice is portrayed as flat and emotionless with absolutely no sense of wonder. In this endearing version lewis carrolls memorable story, alice is cautioned by the white rabbit to take good care of the queens tarts, which are to be served shortly at the croquet match. Jonathan miller first considered the possibility of making a film of lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland during a party in the early 1960s. Alice in wonderland 1966 directed by jonathan miller. There have been numerous film adaptations of alices adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland 1966 by jonathan miller overdrive. It was 40 years old by then it is now 52, and it felt to me a brilliant snapshot of its time, but also influenced my sensibilities very strongly going forward with its particular sense of humour and.
The caucus party, in miller s brave hands, metamorphoses from carrolls gathering of animals on the banks of a pool of tears to a stateroom filled with bored. Jonathan miller s alice in wonderland 1966 is available at i think lewis carroll, like many other victorians, regarded becoming an adult as a sort of catastrophe in which you lost your innocence and, as i quoted in the film, the things i have seen i now can see no more. Each installment featured a different unrelated story, often based on stage dramas or sometimes other sources, such as books. There have been numerous film adaptations of alices adventures in wonderland, over the years. Jonathan millers version of the lewis carroll story made for the bbc in1966. It was directed by jonathan miller, then best known for his appearance in the. Unfortunately, much of the film has been lost, and what remains is badly damaged. Carrolls alice in wonderland by miller fulllength play. Image courtesy bbc america looking for some highlit creep. Jonathan miller, celebrated opera and theatre director.
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Rent jonathan miller movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. It was directed by jonathan miller, then most widely known for his appearance in the longrunning satirical revue beyond the fringe. In november 1966, mary jean st clair, the granddaughter of alice liddell, expressed anxiety about jonathan miller s upcoming alice in wonderland adaptation for the bbcs christmas schedule. Shown on bbc tv just after christmas 1966 jonathan miller s alice in wonderland caused a similar media furor to that of the beatles magical mystery tour exactly one year later. I performed and recorded it live on january 25th, 2012 at the trish keenan tribute event. The th release of disneys animated features, the film premiered in london on july 26, 1951, and in new york city on july 28, 1951. The strange characters alice encounters, played by famous stars, are all visually human, but they faithfully maintain the. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the alice in wonderland movie on. Youve seen the disney classic, now experience the tale of alice in wonderland as never before in this liveaction adaptation of the timeless tale from the bbc and director jonathan miller. A girl named alice falls down a rabbithole and wanders into the strange wonderland. There have been numerous film adaptations of alice s adventures in wonderland, over the years.
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May 01, 2009 which florid preamble brings us to this television film version of the first alice book by writerdirectordoctor jonathan miller, first broadcast by the bbc as part of the wednesday play strand in december 1966. Director jonathan miller gives an insightful commentary on what he was attempting to do. Mar 03, 2010 overall it was a nice, entertaining flick with average 3d effects, way below avatar, and a simple,uncomplicated plot. Only one photograph that was sent to him encouraged an interview.