Readers and fans worldwide know the land of Narnia and the magical beings who dwell there. But few know the genius who created this beloved fantasy. Now meet C.S. Lewis, an extraordinary creative force, in this engaging true life story, filmed in Oxford, England where he lived, worked and imagined The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and the other tales that make up the beloved The Chronicles of Narnia.
Learn more about his personal life and how his genius emerged from a love of fantasy and youthful imagination. Writer-director Norman Stone uses both documentary, as witnessed in poignant interviews by friends, family and Lewis scholars combined with dramatic interpretation to give viewers a full understanding of Lewis' life. Inspired by profound love and loss, most notably shown by the death of his great love poet Joy Gresham, it becomes apparent that his legendary stories were drawn from a provoking and artful existence. Approximately 54 minutes. DVD.
Source: Gaiam
DVD Features:
Keep Case
Audio:
(unspecified) - English
Text/Photo Galleries:
Text - 1. C.S. Lewis Facts
2. Narnia Facts
3. Trivia
This in-depth program delves into the life of legendary author C.S. Lewis. The writer of the beloved seven-book series THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, Lewis had an active imagination, a deep understanding of children, and a great wealth of personal experience. C.S. LEWIS: BEYOND NARNIA examines the life factors that influenced his writing, beginning with his childhood in England.