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South (The) AKA El sur (Blu-ray) (1983)
Based on Adelaida García Morales' short novel.Director: Victor Erice
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Interview from 2003 with director Víctor Erice (21:22)
Program on the making of the film, featuring interviews from 2012 with actors Omero Antonutti, Sonsoles Aranguren, and Icíar Bollaín; cinematographer José Luis Alcaine; and camera operator Alfredo Mayo (24:29)
"¡Qué grande es el cine!" 1996 TV episode, featuring film critics Miguel Marías, Miguel Rubio, and Juan Cobos discussing El Sur (61:26) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Spanish LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a booklet containing an essay by novelist and critic Elvira Lindo, and a new edition of the 1985 novella by Adelaida García Morales on which the film is based.
From a new 2K restoration. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Víctor Erice interviewed by Geoff Andrew (plays over the film) (83:05)
"Haunted Memory: The Cinema of Víctor Erice" featurette (13:04)
Theatrical Re-release Trailer (1:34)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Spanish LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a fully illustrated booklet featuring essays by Geoff Andrew and Mar Diestro-Dópido and full film credits.
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OVERALL: Draw
Both releases have differing exclusive extras. Note that the Criterion release is from a new 2K restoration and appears to be a better transfer (see the DVDBeaver link below).
Also available in:
- Spain by Vértice Cine
- Spain by Divisa (reissue)
- Japan by IVC (also part of 2-film "The Victor Erice Collection")
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (94:43).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts (94:54).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 04/01/17
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 13/05/18UPDATE LOG:
04/01/17: Initial entry.
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13/05/18: Added US release.
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