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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.

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Author J.K. Rowling captured the world's imagination with her series of books featuring the adventures of young wizard Harry Potter. With this release from Questar, fans of the books are given the opportunity to learn about the factual information and locations featured in the stories as well as the literary and mythological influences. Narrated by actor Hugh Laurie, Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter: The Magic Behind the Young Wizard discusses such topics as the origins of the Philosopher's Stone, King Arthur, and a real school like the Hogwarts Academy. Matthew Tobey

Product Details

• UPC: 033937033254
• Source: QUESTAR
• Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1)
• Language: English
• Time: 1:12:00
• Sales Rank: 19,611

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