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House of Flying Daggers AKA Shi Mian Mai Fu (2004)
Near the end of the Tang Dynasty, police deputies Jin and Leo tangle with Mei.Director: Zhang Yimou
OVERALL: Draw-
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Subtitles:Chinese (BURNT IN) and English (BURNT IN)
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Aspect Ratio:2.21:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Both sets of subtitles are BURNT IN together.
The Zoke Culture logo is present in the top left corner of the screen for the duration. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
DISC TWO
Japan Premiere (10:35)
Japan Press Conference (16:01)
Making of - Documentary (45:02)
Site Visit (5 Filming Locations)
Photo Gallery (2:42)
Setting Gallery (1:49)
Prop Gallery (0:36)
Costume Gallery (1:36)
Storyboard to Film Comparisons:
- Dance In Peony Pavilion (3:16)
- Fight Beside Peony Pool (1:10)
- Rescue From The Jail (0:57)
- Ride Through The Forest (2:49)
- Fight In The Flower Field (3:01)
- Capture In The Bamboo Forest (5:29)
Cast & Crew Biographies
DISC THREE
Beijing Premier Event (3:06:15, 4:3 PAL)
DISC FOUR
Original Soundtrack CD -
Subtitles:Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:4-Disc Limited numbered Wooden Box, includes a book and a dagger.
English subtitles only for movie and trailers.
This version is HDCAM-remastered for better picture quality. -
Easter eggs:Disc 2, main menu, to the left is hidden menu:
- Andy Lau in Dubbing Studio (2:28)
- Theme Song "Lovers" Music Video (4:07)
- 6 TV Spots (1:16)
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with Director Zhang Yimou and Star Ziyi Zhang (in Chinese, with subtitles)
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Extras:"Making-Of" - Documentary (45 min)
"Creating the Visual Effects" - Featurette
Film to Storyboard Comparison
"Lovers" - Music Video
Costumes Gallery
Photo Galleries
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Subtitles:English and French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
French Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
DISC TWO
"Making Of" documentary (In Mandarin with optional German subs, 44:53)
"Lovers" music video (4:06)
Interviews with Zhang Yimou, Zhang Ziyi, Andy Lau Tak Wah, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tony Ching Siu Tung (In Mandarin with optional German subs, 6:19)
Behind the Scenes (6:22)
Galleries: (6:41)
- Photography
- Costume
- Props
- Settings
- Behind the Scenes Photography
Storyboard to Film comparisons:
Cast And Crew Biographies
9 TV Spots
3 Theatrical trailers
Bonus trailers: "Hero", "Vom Suchen und Finden der Liebe", "Kammerflimmern", "Napola", "Die Nacht der lebenden Loser", "Racing Stripes", "The Grudge" and "Alexander" -
Subtitles:No
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
German DTS 5.1
German Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:2-Disc Digi-Pack
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Notes:Comes with a 6-page collectible booklet.
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Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Swedish title - "Flying Daggers"
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio commentary by Zhang Yimou and Ziyi Zhang (in Mandarin, with optional English subtitles)
DISC TWO
"Making Of" documentary (44:47)
"Visual Effects" featurette (4:22)
"Lovers" music video (with optional lyrics) (4:08)
Filming Locations (details of 5 locations) (2:30)
Cast And Crew Biographies
Galleries:
- Photography (2:45)
- Costume (1:28)
- Props (0:38)
- Settings (1:50)
- Behind the Scenes Photography (3:32)
Storyboard to Film comparisons:
- The Echo Game (3:18)
- Leo Fights Mei (1:13)
- Prison Breakout (0:58)
- Flower Field (3:02)
- Bamboo Forest (5:31)
UK Theatrical Trailer (1:47)
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Subtitles:English (OPTIONAL)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:2-Disc Keep Case
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Notes:Packaged inside a Cardboard Slipcase. When the disc starts up there is a FORCED "Not For Rental" Warning.
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Extras:Photo Gallery
Cast and Crew Filmographies
Theatrical Trailer (2:02) -
Subtitles:Chinese Traditional and English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:DTS track is full bitrate.
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
DISC TWO
"Making Of" (45 mins)
Storyboards (6)
Cast & Crew Biographies
Site Visit (6)
Galleries (Costumes, Props, Sets, Photos)
2 Theatrical Trailers
6 TV Spots
Music Video ("Lovers", sung by Kathleen Battle; with Burnt in blue English subtitles)
Andy Lau's Dubbing Sessions -
Subtitles:English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS-ES 6.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 6.1 EX
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Case type:2-Disc Keep Case
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Notes:DTS track is full bitrate.
None of the extras have English subtitles, except for the trailer and music video.
The secret menu on Disc two contains the Music Video, Andy Lau's dubbing sessions and the film's trailers and TV Spots. The menu can be accessed by pressing the hair on the lady on the far left.
Also available is a 3 disc Limited Box Set (2000 produced), what includes the 2 Disc DVD, Numbered certificate, 4 Bookmarks, Bamboo Pen, Original Soundtrack CD and 144 page book.
This set is now OOP. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Theatrical trailer (1:41)
DISC TWO
"Beauty and Pureness": (5 Part Making Of - 180 mins)
- 1. Story of Flower (39:09)
- 2. Story of Snow (31:58)
- 3. Episodes in Production (24:44)
- 4. Memory of Anita Mui (30:03)
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Subtitles:Chinese, English and Korean
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:2-Disc Amaray in a Box Case. The DTS track is half bitrate.
None of the extras have English subtitles.
Initial pressings came with a booklet of drawn storyboards and production design photos, a fold-out miniposter.
Also available is a 2 disc special acrylic case limited edition (3000 produced), which is now OOP. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
DISC TWO
"Making of" featurette (44:54)
Site Visit (Text notes on locations of major fight scenes)
Galleries:
Photo Gallery (2:44)
Setting Gallery (1:48)
Prop Gallery (0:36)
Costume Gallery (1:36)
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Subtitles:English (translation of Chinese text), English, English HoH, French (Disc 2 only)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin DTS 5.1 (Half bitrate)
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
English DTS 5.1 (Half bitrate)
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Case type:2-Disc Keep Case
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Notes:Disc 1 is R4 only, disc 2 is coded for R2/4. Initial pressings were non-anamorphic. The English subtitles that translate on-screen Chinese text only appear when viewing the film in English.
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the Korean -release with an three hour documentary (without English subtitles), the HK 2-disk -release with Full-bit rate DTS-ES 6.1 and different extras then the Korean R3 Starmax and the Chinese LE -release with an 3 hour "Beijing Premier Event" feature plus OST and newly remastered picture.
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DVDBeaver image-comparison between various releases is available by clicking on the logo below.
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CUTS:
- R0 China- ZokeCulture - No Cuts
- R0 LE China- ZokeCulture - No Cuts - 119:12 mins NTSC
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R1 America- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - US theatrical version was edited for:
1) Jin slitting the throat of a fellow officer.
2) Jin cradling Mei before his fight with Leo.
3) The removal of blood from Mei's wound (digital removal of blood). - R2 Germany- Highlight / Constantin - Premium Edition - No cuts (114:38 - PAL)
- R2 Scandinavia- Sandrew Metronome - No cuts
- R2 CE United Kingdom- Pathe! Distribution - Yes - 18s of cuts to three scenes for animal cruelty.
- R3 Hong Kong- Edko - No Cuts
- R3 SE Hong Kong- Edko - No Cuts - 119 mins NTSC
- R3 Korea- Starmax - No Cuts - 119:09 mins NTSC
- R4 Australia- Universal Pictures - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on October 21st 2004
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on April 27th 2008UPDATE LOG:
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