Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter: The Magic Behind the Young Wizard

Hugh Laurie

Overview

"British actor Hugh Laurie directs this documentary that looks at the real-world instances of events and actions discussed in the popular Harry Potter books. The disc offers a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio

Product Details

Release Date:	08/06/2002
UPC:	0033937033254
Original Release:	2001
Source:	Questar
Language:	English
Time:	1:12:00

Special Features

The Ghostly Visitors of Harry Potter; Harry Potter's Alchemical & Herbal World; In the Footsteps of Harry Potter; Harry Potter and the Holy Grail

Scene Index

Side #1 --
2. Platform 9 3/4 [6:51]
3. Witches Tools [5:47]
4. The Real Hogwarts [10:20]
5. Evolution of Quidditch [4:21]
6. Mythology & Legend [7:29]
7. The Philosopher's Stone [8:02]

Menu

Side #1 --
Play
Chapter Search
Extras
The Ghostly Visitors of Harry Potter
Harry Potter's Alchemical & Herbal World
In the Footsteps Harry Potter
Gordonstown Public School
Chillingham Castle
Ainwick Castle
North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway
Tintagel Castle
Winterbourne
London
Paris
Harry Potter and the Holy Grail

Editorial Reviews

A Harry Potter devotee's dream come true, this one-hour documentary special traces the real-life roots of Harry Potter's universe, from King's Cross Station to Gordonstoun, medieval alchemist Nicolas Flamel's Paris home to the Bibliotheque National, the shadowy world of the modern apothecary to the haunted corridors of Chillingham Castle. British star Hugh Laurie narrates the informative journey, which visits locations from the first feature film and unearths the places, people, history, and religious practices that motivated author J.K. Rowling -- including the real-life inspiration for Harry himself.. Using vivid location footage, interviews, and stylized dramatizations, Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter affords unique insight into the reality behind the fantasy.