“Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man.”
Starting in 1964 with Seven Up, The UP Series has explored this Jesuit maxim. The original concept was to interview 14 children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Every seven years, renowned director Michael Apted, a researcher for Seven Up, has been
back to talk to them, examining the progression of their lives.
From cab driver Tony to schoolmates Jackie, Lynn and Susan and the heart-breaking Neil, as they turn 49 more life-changing decisions and surprising developments are revealed.
An astonishing, unforgettable look at the structure of life in the 20th century, The UP Series is, according to critic Roger Ebert, “an inspired, almost noble use of the film medium. Apted penetrates to the central mystery of life.”
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"ONE OF THE TOWERING ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF DOCUMENTARY FILM."
- Philadelphia Inquirer
"WONDROUS, ASTONISHING!"
- The New Yorker
"AN EVER-EVOLVING MASTERPIECE!"
- Los Angeles Times
"The spectacle, as in time-lapse photography, of human beings taking shape before our eyes. AMAZING!" - Vogue
"One of the most rewarding and uplifting films I’ve ever seen. It makes you feel better about the human race."- London Sunday Times
Bonus materials:
- Exclusive Interview: Roger Ebert talks with Michael Apted
- Audio Commentary by Michael Apted (on 42 UP)
- Photo Gallery for each film
- Michael Apted Biography
Format: DVD
Running Time: 710 minutes (total)
Color: Color & b/w
Language: English
If you've already purchased 49 UP, the previous edition of The UP Series box set (Seven UP through 42 UP) is still available in limited quantities. Click here to purchase or for more information.
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