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The Resource A monster calls, Focus Features ; screenplay by Patrick Ness, based upon his novel ; directed by Juan Antonio Bayona

A monster calls, Focus Features ; screenplay by Patrick Ness, based upon his novel ; directed by Juan Antonio Bayona

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Summary
Twelve-year-old Conor, dealing with his mother's illness, a less-than-sympathetic grandmother, and bullying classmates, finds a most unlikely ally when a monster appears at his bedroom window. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Edition
Blu-ray
Extent
1 videodisc (1 hr., 49 min.)
Note
  • Based on the children's novel by Patrick Ness ; inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd
  • Widescreen (2.40:1)
  • Bonus features: Deleted scenes; The making of "A monster calls"; Making of the tales and more
Instance
Label
A monster calls
Title
A monster calls
Statement of responsibility
Focus Features ; screenplay by Patrick Ness, based upon his novel ; directed by Juan Antonio Bayona
Contributor
Actor
Film director
Film distributor
Screenwriter
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Twelve-year-old Conor, dealing with his mother's illness, a less-than-sympathetic grandmother, and bullying classmates, finds a most unlikely ally when a monster appears at his bedroom window. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth
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Cataloging source
JCH
Characteristic
videorecording
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
  • Rating: PG-13; for thematic content and some scary images
  • CHV rating: PG
Language note
English, Spanish or French dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing; described video
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.M667 2017
PerformerNote
Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Ben Moor, James Melville, Jennifer Lim
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1971-
  • 2002-
  • 1949-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Ness, Patrick
  • Bayona, J. A.
  • MacDougall, Lewis
  • Weaver, Sigourney
  • Jones, Felicity
  • Kebbell, Toby
  • Focus Features
  • Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
109
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Monsters
  • Mothers and sons
  • Schools
  • Single-parent families
  • England
Technique
live action
Label
A monster calls, Focus Features ; screenplay by Patrick Ness, based upon his novel ; directed by Juan Antonio Bayona
Instantiates
Publication
Distribution
Note
  • Based on the children's novel by Patrick Ness ; inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd
  • Widescreen (2.40:1)
  • Bonus features: Deleted scenes; The making of "A monster calls"; Making of the tales and more
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 inches.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Blu-ray
Extent
1 videodisc (1 hr., 49 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
025192395970
Other physical details
sound, color
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn975273587
  • (OCoLC)975273587
  • 2391172
  • 2473759
System details
Blu-ray; Widescreen presentation (2.40:1), 1080p High Definition; Described video; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DVS Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS digital surround 5.1; requires Blu-ray player; dual layer
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc
Label
A monster calls, Focus Features ; screenplay by Patrick Ness, based upon his novel ; directed by Juan Antonio Bayona
Publication
Distribution
Note
  • Based on the children's novel by Patrick Ness ; inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd
  • Widescreen (2.40:1)
  • Bonus features: Deleted scenes; The making of "A monster calls"; Making of the tales and more
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 inches.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Blu-ray
Extent
1 videodisc (1 hr., 49 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
025192395970
Other physical details
sound, color
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn975273587
  • (OCoLC)975273587
  • 2391172
  • 2473759
System details
Blu-ray; Widescreen presentation (2.40:1), 1080p High Definition; Described video; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DVS Dolby Digital 2.0, DTS digital surround 5.1; requires Blu-ray player; dual layer
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc

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