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Picnic at Hanging Rock (Blu-ray) (1975)
On St. Valentine's Day in 1900 a party of schoolgirls set out to picnic at Hanging Rock. ...Some were never to return.Director: Peter Weir
Year of Copyright: 1975
Year of Production: 1975
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
2014 introduction by film scholar David Thomson, author of The New Biographical Dictionary of Film (9:30)
2014 interview with director Peter Weir (25:00)
"Everything Begins and Ends" 2014 documentary (30:24)
"A Recollection ... Hanging Rock 1900" 1975 TV documentary (26:13)
"Homesdale" 1971 short film by director Peter Weir (49:52)
Theatrical Trailer (4:35)
DISCS TWO AND THREE (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English HoH (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes in a 3-disc digi-pack housed in a cardboard slipcase with a 32-page booklet featuring an essay by author Megan Abbott and an excerpt from film scholar Marek Haltof's 1996 book Peter Weir: When Cultures Collide, and a new 196-page paperback edition of Lindsay’s novel, previously out of print in the U.S.
Only available in a three-disc Blu-ray+DVD combo (1 Blu-ray, 2 DVDs). -
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Extras:2014 introduction by film scholar David Thomson, author of The New Biographical Dictionary of Film (9:30)
2014 interview with director Peter Weir (25:00)
"Everything Begins and Ends" 2014 documentary (30:24)
"A Recollection ... Hanging Rock 1900" 1975 TV documentary (26:13)
"Homesdale" 1971 short film by director Peter Weir (49:52)
Theatrical Trailer (4:35) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a 32-page booklet featuring an essay by author Megan Abbott and an excerpt from film scholar Marek Haltof's 1996 book Peter Weir: When Cultures Collide.
Reissue of the Blu-ray/DVD combo from 2014. -
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Extras:"A Dream Within a Dream: The Making of Picnic at Hanging Rock" 2004 documentary (113:16)
"A Recollection ... Hanging Rock 1900" 1975 TV documentary (25:53)
Theatrical Trailer (4:33) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Australian Theatrical Trailer (4:37)
Double Feature Trailer (2:01)
TV Spot (0:33)
Still Gallery (47 images) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Video extras in SD.
German title: Picknick am Valentinstag.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Director's Cut (107:04, HD)
Australian Theatrical Trailer (4:37)
Double Feature Trailer (2:01)
TV Spot (0:33)
Still Gallery
DISC TWO (DVD)
* The Film - Director's Cut (102:41)
Australian Theatrical Trailer (4:37)
Double Feature Trailer (2:01)
TV Spot (0:33)
Still Gallery
DISC THREE (DVD)
* The Film - International Version (110:40)
DISC FOUR (DVD)
"A Dream Within a Dream: The Making of Picnic at Hanging Rock" 2004 documentary (113:16)
"Australia Council Archival Film Series: Joan Lindsay" 1975 interview (14:59)
2004 audio interview with actress Karen Robson (14:52)
Deleted Scenes from the Theatrical Cut (8:26)
2004 audio interview with actress Karen Robson" (25:54)
"Hanging Rock & Martindale Hall: Then and Now" 2004 featurette (5:41)
Photo and Poster Slideshow with actress Helen Morse reading from a section of the book (7:28)
"The Day of St Valentine" 1969 short film adaptation (3:43, with audio commentary by director Anthony F. Ingram) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1/1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Director's Cut (Blu-ray)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Director's Cut (DVD)
English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
International Cut
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:The director's cut is framed at 1.78:1 while the international cut (mislabeled as the theatrical cut) is framed at anamorphic 1.66:1.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Director's Cut (107:57)
Audio Commentary by film historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson (2023)
"A Dream Within a Dream: The Making of Picnic at Hanging Rock" 2004 documentary (118:01)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Theatrical Cut (120:13)
"A Lovely Day for a Picnic: An Interview with Karen Robson" 2022 actress interview (11:20)
"Finding the Light: An Interview with Russell Boyd" 2022 cinematographer interview (10:48)
"Crashing Through Boundaries: An Interview with John Seale" 2022 camera operator interview (7:04)
"Something Beyond Explanation: Thomas Caldwell on Picnic at Hanging Rock" 2022 visual essay (22:50)
"Australia Council Archival Film Series: Joan Lindsay" 1975 interview (15:00)
"A Recollection ... Hanging Rock 1900" 1975 TV documentary (27:01)
Outtakes (12:31)
Original Long Theatrical Trailer (4:54)
DISCS THREE AND FOUR (Blu-ray 4K Copy) -
Subtitles:English HoH (both versions)
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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):Director's Cut
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Theatrical Cut
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes in a rigid slipcase with new artwork by Thinh Dinh.
Extras are in 1080p24 unless otherwise stated.
Comes with:
- A softcover book with new essays by Daniel Bird, Kat Ellinger and Justine Smith, archive essay by Rebecca Harkins-Cross, Costume Gallery and features on the original marketing of the film and the new restoration.
- The original novel with exclusive cover art by Thinh Dinh.
- 6 collectors' art cards. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Director's Cut (107:57)
Audio Commentary by film historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson (2023)
"A Dream Within a Dream: The Making of Picnic at Hanging Rock" 2004 documentary (118:01)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film - Theatrical Cut (120:13)
"A Lovely Day for a Picnic: An Interview with Karen Robson" 2022 featurette (11:20)
"Finding the Light: An Interview with Russell Boyd" 2022 featurette (10:48)
"Crashing Through Boundaries: An Interview with John Seale" 2022 featurette (7:04)
"Something Beyond Explanation: Thomas Caldwell on Picnic at Hanging Rock" 2022 visual essay (22:50)
"Australia Council Archival Film Series: Joan Lindsay" 1975 interview (15:00)
"A Recollection ... Hanging Rock 1900" 1975 TV documentary (27:01)
Outtakes (12:31)
Original Long Theatrical Trailer (4:54) -
Subtitles:English HoH (both versions)
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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):Director's Cut
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Theatrical Cut
English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Both versions are preceded by restoration credits and start at 0:19 and after the film are followed by 0:49 of same.
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Extras:"A Dream Within a Dream" 2004 documentary (113:16)
"A Recollection ... Hanging Rock 1900" 1975 TV documentary (25:54)
"Australia Council Archival Film Series: Joan Lindsay" 1975 interview (14:59)
2004 audio interview with Karen Robson (14:52)
"Hanging Rock & Martindale Hall: Then and Now" 2004 featurette (5:41)
"The Day of St Valentine" 1969 short film adaptation (3:43, with audio commentary by director Anthony F. Ingram)
Deleted Scenes from the Theatrical Cut (8:26)
Photo and Poster Slideshow with actress Helen Morse reading from a section of the book (7:28) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras in SD 576i/50.
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OVERALL: Draw
Second Sight has both versions and both new and archival extras while Criterion has a few exclusives.
GENERAL NOTES:
The film exists in two versions:
- the Australian theatrical version (~119 minutes at 24fps);
- the international version (~115 minutes at 24fps);
- the director's cut (~107 minutes at 24fps).
A comparison between the director's cut and the international version is available on Movie Censorship.
A comparison of the Australian theatrical cut and the international cut can also be found on Movie Censorship.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts - Director's Cut (107:13).
- Blu-ray A Reissue America- Criterion Collection - No cuts - Director's Cut (107:13).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - Director's Cut (106:56).
- Blu-ray B Director's Cut - Standard Edition Germany- Koch Media - No cuts - Director's Cut (107:04).
- Blu-ray B Special Edition Germany- Koch Media - No cuts - includes the director's cut (107:04) on the Blu-ray and DVD (102:41 PAL) and the international version (110:40 PAL) on the DVD.
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Second Sight - No cuts - includes the director's cut (107:57) and the theatrical cut (120:13), each with twenty seconds of restoration credits at the start and forty-seven seconds of additional restoration credits at the end.
- Blu-ray B Standard Edition United Kingdom- Second Sight - No cuts - includes the director's cut (107:57) and the theatrical cut (120:13), each with twenty seconds of restoration credits at the start and forty-seven seconds of additional restoration credits at the end.
- Blu-ray B The Director's Cut United Kingdom- Second Sight - No cuts - Director's cut (106:57)
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 27/07/10
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 23/05/23UPDATE LOG:
27/07/10: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
05/06/14: Added US release.
18/18/14: Added notes and link regarding the two versions of the film.
12/05/19: Added Germany. Added running time for UK release. Added Caps-a-Holic link.
07/04/23: Added Second Sight.
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