Beyond the Golden Compass: The Magic of Philip Pullman

Starring: Marcus Harris

Unlock the astonishing truths and hidden meanings inside the pages of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, the best-selling fantasy novel - and now major motion picture - that has captured the imagination of millions worldwide. This cutting edge film examines the secret codes and symbols of Lyra's world - a parallel universe where each person is guided by their animal daemon and where dark, evil forces lurk behind facades of piousness and beauty. Utilizing the latest CG animation, stunning on-location re-enactments and rare archival footage, Beyond The Golden Compass: The Magic of Philip Pullman also includes revealing interviews with historians and experts as well as an exclusive talk with the author himself.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 741952650799
• Release Date: January 2007
• Rating: Unrated (Not Rated)
• Publisher: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
• Director: Jean-Pierre Isbouts
• Starring: Marcus Harris
• Runtime: 1 hour, 10 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: Multiple Formats; Color; Widescreen; NTSC
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Better off reading the book first.

The documentary gives away the whole plot of the story in a non-linear sound bite format. This makes a good supplement to the book and adds a little insight to the story as we get interviews with Philip Pullman himself, along with people who interpret his notes and actors who enact the British version called “Northern Lights.” One important point made by Philip Pullman, just as with “The Lord of the Rings”, this is not a trilogy (meaning three stories) but one story in three books. You will be better off buying all three or at least the next book before finishing the first. The so-called extras are mostly re-hashed or rearranged versions of the main presentation.