The amazing wild birds
thriller
filmed by Krystian Matysek
WITH BEAK AND CLAW
THE ONLY TRUE LIFE OF BIRDS
Here you can see all you
have missed in your birding life.
Most of those you won't see in any other films.
Maybe this is the only place to see the truth about birds.
Some critics said:
"We liked in that film everything"
53 minutes, DVD,
19 chapters, with optional commentary within,
(also 7 additional scenes,
all comments in Polish only)
I have just watched a beautifully
made Polish DVD filmed in Bialowieza Forrest and feel compelled to recommend
it to all on Birdforum.
The DVD entitled "WITH BEAK & CLAW" ("DZIOBEM i PAZUREM") portrays natural
dramas acted out in the last of Europe's big "old growth" forrests. This
amazing wilderness is the last home of European Bison but also supports
Wolves, Lynx, Wild Boar & Deer. However it is the birds that this film
concentrates on. Many of the specialities of the region are filmed including
Sea & Golden Eagles, Cranes, various Woodpecker species, Owls & a number of
the most interesting passerines.
The DVD consists of numerous wildlife action cameos all skillfully melded
into a flowing well-crafted film. There is no narrative so don't worry if
your Polish is non-existent, though there is music throughout which
complements the footage. As well as the film itself & in keeping with most
DVDs there are special extras including interviews with the Film-maker, info
on most of the birds in the film & additional video footage of some birds.
Whilst this is most relevant to Polish speakers; all can appreciate the
video foootage-I particularly liked the wee cameo on a nesting pair of
Hoopoes.
The film is primarily the work of Krystiana Matyska. Many of you who have
spent time birding in large forrests will know how difficult it can be to
get prolonged views of the birds - never mind filming them. It is apparent
that this man has spent a lot of time in the field & it takes skill,
devotion & knowledge to consistently be in the right place at the right time!
If you want to see good wildlife drama then get this DVD. If you have ever
toyed with the idea of a birding trip to Poland (& Europe's last great
forrest) then you need this DVD. If you've never seen a Sea Eagle at
work-here is your chance & if you've ever wondered what would happen if a
Buzzard faced down a Goshawk- well the answer is here.
Short promotional TRAILER in mpeg (5,2 MB):
Some pictures taken directly from DVD
(reduced scale)
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Any comments and questions about that film welcomed:
email: lanius-books@wp.pl
Price: 50,00 PLN (~ £10.00 or 15.00
€)
(plus p&p)