Beyond The Golden Compass provides in-depth analyses of the witches, phantoms and armoured bears that traverse the tale.

Through interviews with historians, new footage of Edwardian Oxford, Victorian Europe and Lapland, detailed CG sequences and commentary from Pullman himself, the film deciphers the symbolism of The Golden Compass, revealing modern day parallels with Pullman's distaste for religious and political duplicity.

An intriguing, entertaining documentary for fans of Pullman and anyone fascinated by the imaginative workings of a master of fantasy. This is the essential companion to Pullman's books and the Hollywood feature film.