Comrades Blu Ray – Michael Hordern, Vanessa Redgrave

Bill Douglas’ beautiful film Comrades tells the epic story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs six Dorset labourers deported to Australia in the 183’s for forming a trade union. Unfolding in the pastoral haze of Dorset and the blinding light of Australia Douglas has created a film rich with carefully layered visual illusions and nuances. With lovely profound performances throughout the story – a compelling account of struggle and injustice – becomes an epic tale about history storytelling and the way we see our world.