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2004

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The National Theatre production Primo, based on 'If This Is A Man' by Primo Levi, adapted by Antony Sher.When Primo opened in September 2004 it was instantly recognised as a major theatrical event. A work of astounding dramatic power Primo brings to life Primo Levi's great testament to his year spent in Auschwitz. Beautifully .. Read more

Starring	Antony Sher
Director	Richard Wilson
Genres	Drama

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Primo

Starring	Antony Sher
Director	Richard Wilson
Studio	HERITAGE THEATRE LTD
Run time	DVD: 1 hr 29 mins
Certificate
Genres	Drama
Language	DVD: English
Released	Production year: 2004 To Rent: DVD: 16 May 2005

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  I had always planned to see this play when it was first produced at the NT but never got round to it, so I was very excited to see this available on DVD. It is ... read more »
  
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  essential viewing for theatre fans
  
  Any production with Antony Sher is worth seeing, and this fantastic adaptation of Levi's book is simply unmissable.
  
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  I had always planned to see this play when it was first produced at the NT but never got round to it, so I was very excited to see this available on DVD. It is ... read more »
  
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  Magnificent Adaptation
  
  Shers adaptation is as sypathetic to the original text as it is possible to achieve. If you were impressed by the play, then read the book. If you have read the... read more »
  
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  The National Theatre production Primo, based on 'If This Is A Man' by Primo Levi, adapted by Antony Sher.When Primo opened in September 2004 it was instantly recognised as a major theatrical event. A work of astounding dramatic power Primo brings to life Primo Levi's great testament to his year ...