Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12001 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-08-14
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 87 minutes

Synopsis
BBC drama documentary portraying the events leading up to, and including, the devastating volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island, and its immediate aftermath. The story is told from various viewpoints - a colonial officer, a scientist, a lighthouse keeper and a ship's captain. The volcanic activity in 1883 led to explosions, tsunamis and ash clouds, and left more than 36,000 people dead.

From The Studio
The volcanic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was one of the most deadly in history. It set off a series of terryifying tsunamis, destroying entire towns and islands and devastating the coastlines of Sumatra and Java. Now, in an ancient cycle of death and rebirth, the offspring of this legendary volcano is growing at the spot where its parent was destroyed. For decades, all that marked the site of the original 2,640-foot-high island was a tiny islet that survived the explosion. But in 1930 a new volcano broke through the water at the centre of the old, where, over 70 years on, a build up of pulsating magma is now pushing upward at an astounding pace. The latest scientific and historical research combines in this powerful docu-drama to reveal what really happened in the build up to, during, and in the aftermath of the disaster, and suggests what could happen if the child of Krakatoa lived up to its mother's explosive reputation.

Customer Reviews

Another fantastic docudrama from the BBC
I bought this having already bought and enjoyed the similar Pompei: The Last Day DVD. I was not disappointed with the Krakatoa DVD! The special effects are great, the acting is superb, and the emotions of the characters can be strongly felt.

This docudrama is closely based on historical fact and appears to accurately reflect the conditions faced by those living near Krakatoa in the days leading up to - and after- the catastrophic eruption.

I heartily recommend this to anyone interested in Krakatoa, BBC docudramas and/or volcanoes in general

krakatoa
An excellant depiction of the eruption of Krakatoa. Good direction capturing the drama and terror as the events unfolded.The true story of one family, the sea captain as he battled to save his vessel and passengers added to the drama.Spectacular filming.

Cannot be rated
As English is not my first language I always buy my dvds with English subtitles. The dvd delivered to me has only Dutch subtitles (I'm not Dutch either)in spite of Product Details claiming English.
But when I decided to try without subtitles it was impossible to hear much of the dialogue because the "background" music is so loud.
So I cannot review this dvd, only give a warning to all those who cannot read lips. Maybe you'd better buy "Krakatoa - East of Java from 1969, it's not very good but at least you can hear the dialogue.