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The golden compass  Cover Image DVD DVD

The golden compass / Videorecording (DVD) New Line Cinema presents in association with Ingenious Film Partners, a Scholastic production, a Depth of Field production ; produced by Deborah Forte, Bill Carraro ; screenplay by Chris Weitz ; directed by Chris Weitz.

Summary:

In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 113 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
  • Edition: Widescreen edition.
  • Publisher: Burbank, California : New Line Home Entertainment ; ©2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
Based on the book "Northern lights" by Philip Pullman.
Title from container.
Restrictions on Access Note:
For private home use only.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Henry Braham ; editors, Peter Hones, Anne V. Coates ; music, Alexandre Desplat ; costume designer, Ruth Myers ; production designer, Dennis Gassner ; senior visual effects supervisor, Michael Fink.
Participant or Performer Note:
Nicole Kidman, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Kristin Scott Thomas, Daniel Craig.
Target Audience Note:
Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.
MPAA rating: PG-13; sequences of fantasy violence.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; DTS-ES 6.1 discrete surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround, Dolby Digital stereo. surround, DVD-9.
Language Note:
English dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Academy award winner for achievement in visual effects, 2008.
Subject: Human experimentation in psychology > Drama.
Alliances > Drama.
Witches > Drama.
Compass > Drama.
Brújula > Teatro.
Genre: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Fantasy films.
Action and adventure films.
Film adaptations.

Available copies

  • 7 of 11 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Beaver Valley Public Library DVD GOL (Text) 35144000011481 DVDs/Videos Volume hold Available -
Burns Lake Public Library DVD GOL 1242 (Text) 35198000466509 DVD Volume hold Available -
Hazelton Public Library DVD (Text) 35154000112288 DVD - Main Floor Volume hold Available -
Nelson Public Library YDVD F GOL (Text) 35148400043952 Teen DVDs Not holdable Lost and Paid 2020-07-10
Smithers Public Library DVD J GOL (Text) 35101000408356 Children's DVDs -- Fiction Volume hold Available -
Terrace Public Library J DVD GOL (Text) 35151000599993 Junior DVD Volume hold Available -
Forest Grove Branch DVD PUL (Text)
Legacy Use Count: 5
33923004346403 Digital Video Disc Not holdable Lost 2009-12-02
Interlakes Branch DVD PUL (Text)
Legacy Use Count: 9
33923004247627 Digital Video Disc Volume hold Available -
Quesnel Branch PUL (Text)
Legacy Use Count: 46
33923004247601 Digital Video Disc Not holdable Lost 2014-03-06
Sechelt Public Library DVD Family GOLD (Text) 33260000032061 DVD Not holdable Lost 2011-05-21


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