Although best known for his celebrated work as editor on Lindsay Anderson's If.... and O Lucky Man!, as well as on the acclaimed BBC TV series Ways of Seeing, David Gladwell has rarely before been recognised as the director of a collection of extraordinary, ground-breaking films which explore Britain's rural traditions and the undying power of memory. This Dual Format Edition (DVD + Blu-ray) provides the rare opportunity to finally experience Gladwell's lyrical, poetic 1975 film Requiem for a Village, as well as a selection of his rare and striking short film works.

Extra Features:

• Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extras

• A Summer Discord (David Gladwell, 1955, 17 mins)

• Miss Thompson Goes Shopping (David Gladwell, 1958, 23 mins)

• The Great Steam Fair (David Gladwell, 1964, 18 mins)

• An Untitled Film (David Gladwell, 1964, 9 mins)

• Illustrated booklet featuring new sleevenote essay by Rob Young