Importing large .mov files

i'm just starting to use iMovie so i know very little about the program.
i'm trying to import a purchased dvd into iMovie. i have the dvd on my hard drive and i've converted it into a .mov file, but when i try to import it into iMovie it says that it's too long. what do i do in order to import these files. do i need to compress the .mov files? please help.
Powerbook G4   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

... i've converted it into a .mov file..
have a look at the app you've accomplished that... some offer a "segmented export" (I use Streamclip, there's a little checkbox, lower left), that will automatically cut larger files into 2GB chuncks.. file01.mov, file02.mov, ...

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