We’ve managed to get hold of the full release details for the upcoming home release of the brilliant British film Brian and Charles, which will arrive on on the home fprmats through Mediumrare Entertainment this October.
The film, which was part of Sundance back in January where we reviewed it, stars David Earl and Chris Hayward and is released on DVD and Blu-ray from 24th October.
Brian is a lonely inventor who lives in a remote valley in North Wales, spending his days in his dilapidated workshop constructing bizarre objects nobody wants. Then one day, Brian builds a robot. Made out of an old washing machine and a battered mannequin head, the 7ft tall machine is a walking, talking lifeform with the mannerisms of an inquisitive child, keen to know about its surroundings and how everything works. Initially, Brian and Charles have a great time together, the robot being the perfect antidote to Brian’s loneliness. However, as their relationship develops, things become strained.
Charles, desiring independence, becomes obsessed with seeing the world. But Brian is reluctant to even let Charles outside, and makes it clear from the offset that it’s a dangerous world out there. Thanks to his interactions with Charles, Brian grows in confidence and forms a friendship with local woman, Hazel, somebody who’s as shy and reclusive as Brian himself. As their relationship blossoms, they are suddenly brought even closer when Brian’s worst fears come true – Charles goes missing. Now, having been a recluse all his life, Brian has to finally decide whether he has the courage to stand up for himself or shrink back into the shadows once more.
The film also won the audience award at the Sundance Film Festival London in the summer and deservedly so.
Extra features include a Gag Reel, This & That Featurette, and a Twitter Q&A Featurette.
