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)

   

Steve, from Scotland said on Birdforum:

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)

 

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)