Frank Herbert's Dune

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Frank Herbert's Dune is a three-part miniseries written and directed by John Harrison and based on Frank Herbert's 1965 novel Dune.

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Episodes

Specials

7 episodes

S0 E1 · The Lure of Spice

This is a behind the scenes featurette on the production of Dune and it features a number of short sound bytes of the cast.

S0 E2 · Science Future/Science Fiction

Writers roundtable discussion about science fiction becoming reality at UCLA. Harlan Ellison, Ray Kurzweil, Octavia Butler, John Harrison, Michael Cassutt.

S0 E3 · Defining the Messiah

Various religious scholars from around the world weigh in on what makes up a messiah. Also includes a Jungian psychologist to give a non-spiritual take

S0 E4 · John Harrison

Interview with director John Harrison about adapting Dune novels.

S0 E5 · Willis McNelly

The origins of the Dune story.

S0 E6 · Graeme Revell

Revell briefly talks about the musical score of Dune, including the various themes and tones used for the different houses and settings.

S0 E7 · Vittorio Storaro

Subtitled interview with cinematographer Vittorio Storaro about color palette choices made.

Miniseries

3 episodes

S1 E1 · Dune

On the emperor's order, Duke Leto Atreides moves from his home planet, Caladan, with his family to lead the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. After an attack on their stronghold, his son, Paul, and his wife, Lady Jessica, flee into the desert.

S1 E2 · Muad'Dib

The Lady Jessica and her son, Paul Atreides, manage to contact the native Dune population, known as Fremen.

S1 E3 · The Prophet

Paul Atreides, who has become known as Paul Muad'Dib, leads a rebellion against the Harkonnen, who have the secret support of the emperor.

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DUNE MINI SERIES TRAILER
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