The Chalk Garden

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A girl on the verge of womanhood… a woman on the edge of loneliness… both suspicious of affection, yet starved for love…

Film Synopsis

A mysterious governess arrives at a seaside estate to care for a troubled teenage girl whose rebellious behavior masks deep emotional wounds. As tensions rise between the girl, her strict grandmother, and the enigmatic new caretaker, long-buried secrets come to light. This thoughtful British drama explores healing, identity, and redemption through quiet strength and emotional resilience.

The Chalk Garden Blu-ray & DVD-R editions

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Comparison of The Chalk Garden Blu-ray & DVD-R Editions
Disc Extras
Kino BD-A/US 2020
Imprint BD-B/AU 2021
Indicator BD-B/UK 2021
Universal DVD-R-0/US 2010
Audio Commentary by Kat Ellinger
Audio Commentary by Tim Lucas
Audio Commentary by Lucy Bolton and Josephine Botting
Loved and Envied: Josephine Botting on the Life and Career of Enid Bagnold (10:20)
Clever Conversation - Interview with David Huckvale on Composer Malcolm Arnold and “The Chalk Garden” (21:19)
Fertile Ground - Interview with Assistant Production Accountant Maurice Landsberger (7:14)
A Gripping Account - Interview with Camera Grip Dennis Fraser
A Personal Account - Interview with Production Accountant Maurice Landsberger
The BEHP Interview with Ronald Neame (Audio, 1991, 106:12)
Location Footage (1:10)
Stills Gallery (40 Images)
Isolated Music and Effects Track
Theatrical Trailer (2:50)

Edition and Packaging Notes

  • Indicator’s Blu-ray includes a 32-page booklet with writing by Melanie Williams.
  • Universal’s “Vault Series” DVD-R contains no extras.
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