Beyond 'The Golden Compass': The Magic of Philip Pullman

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2007
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1h 10m

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Beyond 'The Golden Compass': The Magic of Philip Pullman (2007)

Unlock the astonishing truths and hidden meanings inside the pages of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, the best-selling fantasy novel that has captured the imagination of millions worldw... Read allUnlock the astonishing truths and hidden meanings inside the pages of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, the best-selling fantasy novel that has captured the imagination of millions worldwide. This cutting edge film examines the secret codes and symbols of Lyra's world - a para... Read allUnlock the astonishing truths and hidden meanings inside the pages of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass, the best-selling fantasy novel 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 forc... Read all

Director
- Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Writers
- Jean-Pierre Isbouts
- William A. Schwartz
Stars
- Marcus Harris
- James Hayward Brinkley

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7.0/10

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Director
- Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Writers
- Jean-Pierre Isbouts
- William A. Schwartz
Stars
- Marcus Harris
- James Hayward Brinkley

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James Hayward Brinkley

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- Jean-Pierre Isbouts
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- Jean-Pierre Isbouts
- William A. Schwartz
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10Bernie4444

Better off reading the book first.

The documentary actually 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 that interpret his knows and actors 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 really 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.