{"product_id":"9781844578320","title":"Silent Running","description":"A visually stunning and heartfelt riposte to the emotional sterility of Kubrick's \u003cem\u003e2001: A Space Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e, Douglas Trumbull's eco-themed \u003cem\u003eSilent Running\u003c\/em\u003e (1972) became one of the defining science-fiction films of the seventies. Bruce Dern excels as lonely hero Freeman Lowell, cast adrift in deep space with three robotic 'Drones' who become his 'amazing companions' on a journey 'beyond imagination'.\u003cp\u003eMark Kermode, writing on his favourite science fiction film of all time, traces Trumbull's sentimental masterpiece from its roots in the counter-culture of the sixties to its enduring appeal as a cult classic in the 21st century. Drawing on a new interview with Trumbull, Kermode examines both the technical and thematic elements of this uniquely moving space adventure, which continues to be mirrored and imitated by film-makers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis special edition features original cover artwork by Olly Moss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BFI Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47038063182064,"sku":"9781844578320","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781844578320_p0.jpg?v=1763743853","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781844578320","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}