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I went to see the film "Venus Peter" in Paris years ago. It was in VO thank goodness but even so, I still didn't understand the story! Can any one tell me where I could get a copy of this film please? I'd like to see it again.
It's a whale of a photo Bruce - Whale did you get it? - sorry!

I think this Whale scene was actually filmed at Dingishowe but of course it may also have been used at Scapa.
Venus Peter is based on a book of that name about a boy growing up in a Fife village in 1930s I believe.

The whale was teen tae scapa fae Dingishowe by Merv Harcus. The two older gentlemen are John Craven (of John Craven's Newsround fame) and his producer. It was then moved to Pickaquoy to the fun fair.

i am trying to locate a copy of the film venus peter. i watched it at the gft glasgow. it was a book by christopher rush and i would like to introduce it to others as an example of how great film can be.

Saw this film on TV in UK - Channel 4 - would love to own a copy. Will it ever be released on DVD ??

yes, the sea is everthing. i want a dvd of this film. where have all the herring gone?

I want a copy too- did they ever release it?

Do you know how I could get hold of a copy of the film Venus Peter .i saw it years ago and thought it was wonderfull. I would so love to see it again

I have a copy of Venus Peter on videocassette if that's of any use to anyone. Haven't looked at it in years - not sure I remember how to - so can't vouch for its condition.

You can see it at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhwjxAp2iD0&feature=youtu.be

Hello Bruce.
West Side Cinema at Stromness Town Hall is screening 'Venus Peter' 12 APR 2014 for the 25th anniversary of its release. Director Ian Sellar attending too. I'd be very interested in being able to use this and any other Venus Peter images you may have for the Pre screening event.

"Venus Peter" will be released on Blu-ray by Panamint Cinema on October 24th 2016. We have sourced master material from the BFI National Archive, which is being transferred in 1080p high definition. Release will also feature the theatrical trailer and an illustrated booklet.

Details at: panamint.co.uk/venus-peter-11-p.asp

Russell Cowe, Panamint Cinema

That's great news Russell, I'll let Ian Sellar know too.

"Venus Peter" will be available on Blu-ray early December. See trailer at: www.panamint.co.uk/panamint-blu/venus-peter-blu-ray-11231

"Venus Peter" Blu-ray now available to buy from Panamint Cinema's web site.

"Venus Peter", already available on Blu-ray is being released on DVD on April 17th and may be pre-ordered at: www.panamint.co.uk/venus-peter-dvd

Wow, I was a part of the effects crew that made the whale at Lyons Model effects in Bristol.. Can’t find any other pictures or references to it anywhere 1989! Sounds about right!