Early wildlife film with some nice mammal footage

[vole-woman]

Winter (1923) - YouTube

I follow BFI films - their output's really interesting. This one shows wildlife filming techniques more or less in their infancy. The dormouse shots are nice, too.

[Dorts]

Originally Posted by vole-woman

Winter (1923) - YouTube

I follow BFI films - their output's really interesting. This one shows wildlife filming techniques more or less in their infancy. The dormouse shots are nice, too.

A lovely short film, the 'time-lapse' must be some of the earliest. It was interesting to see the great ivy-covered Elms in the landscape.

V.W. Have you ever watched the BFI film 'Journey into Spring'?
Dorts.

[vole-woman]

No. Have you a link?

[Dorts]

Originally Posted by vole-woman

No. Have you a link?

'Journey into Spring' was released in 1957 by British Transport Films. It was 30 mins. in colour and soon became the 'benchmark' for all future wildlife films.
It was nominated for an Oscar and won 6 Internanional Awards.
I though of you because there is a short section showing a couple of Bank Voles playing, (which I caught for the film-makers on a rubbish dump!).

It is the most delightful film and I would recommend it to all. Somewhat dated now, but still not to be missed. It is still occasionally shown on TV.

It would appear that if you register with the BFI you can see it here.

BFI Screenonline: Journey into Spring (1957)

Having been involved in the making of the film in a very small way as a young lad, I have for some time had my own copy.

Dorts.

[vole-woman]

I can't get into the site*. Let's hope they post it on YouTube at some point. Would love to see your voles!


*When I said earlier that I follow BFI films, I meant I subscribe to them on YouTube.