Tarka The Otter

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Really good feature films about animals are as rare as hen's teeth. Based on the classic novel by Henry Williamson, Tarka the Otter is one of the very best. This is one of those highly unusual films told almost entirely from an animal's point of view, yet which refrains from Disney-style sentimentality and anthropomorphism. Set in 1920s England, the film simply follows the life of an otter, and shot over a period of two years captures the glory of the English countryside with some magnificent cinematography. Drama comes not just from the daily struggle to survive, but from the ever present threat of human hunters, and from the vicious otter hound, Deadlock. With narration by Peter Ustinov and a screenplay by the naturalist and author Gerald Durrell Tarka the Otter is a British film classic. While a family film, it is a realistic portrayal of the countryside, and as such contains some scenes that young children and animal lovers may find upsetting. The only other notable feature to star an otter is Ring of Bright Water (1969), while The Bear (1988) is another rare movie to tell its tale from the animal's perspective. --Gary S Dalkin

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Tarka the Otter.......2005-02-01

this was a fantastic film to watch.

Hmmm. Not Very Politically Correct !.......2000-08-28

Tarka the Otter. A classic animal film. For you or the kids. Bid dodgy on political correctness (poor Tarka's dad ! ). Enchanted my kids. Good quality picture.

Tarka the Otter [1979] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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Tarka the Otter [1979] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

Manufacturer: Jef Films
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: 6310087797
Release Date: 2006-04-18

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Tarka the Otter

Manufacturer: Cinema Club
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00009P8A0
Release Date: 2000-03-20

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Tarka the Otter [1979] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

Manufacturer: Jef Films/Mvd
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000GAKD1K
Release Date: 2006-04-18

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