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Mephisto (1981)

A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany.
Director: István Szabó

OVERALL: Draw
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R0 Australia - Kaleidoscope
R0 United Kingdom - inD world/Freemantle Media
R1 America - Anchor Bay Entertainment
R1 America - Kino Lorber
R2 Germany - Concorde
R2 Holland - Home Screen
R2 Scandinavia - Atlantic Film / Future Film
R2 Spain - Cameo Media

R0 Australia - Kaleidoscope Extras: "The Naked Face: Conversations between István Szabó and Klaus Maria Brandauer" featurette (21:58) Subtitles: English (BURNT-IN) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Package incorrectly mentions Region 4 only. Presumably an NTSC→PAL port without speed correction. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R0 United Kingdom - inD world/Freemantle Media Subtitles: English (FORCED) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case UPC Number: 5030697008688 Special thanks to Rewind user baggish for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Anchor Bay Entertainment Extras: "The Naked Face" featurette (22 min) Talent Bios Subtitles: English (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Kino Lorber Kino Classics Commentaries: Audio Commentary by film historian Samm Deighan (2020) Extras: "The Central Europe of István Szabó" 2020 featurette (3:11) "Remembrance of Production Designer József Romvári, directed by Sophy Romvari" 2020 interview (8:12) Kino Repertory Theatrical Trailer for "Mephisto", "Colonel Redl", and "Confidence" (1:39) Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Hungarian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes with a booklet with introduction by István Szabó and essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Concorde Extras: Film tips Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 1.0 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Backcover incorrectly states anamorphic 1.66:1 aspect ratio. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - Home Screen Extras: "The Naked Face" featurette (22 min) Production Notes Subtitles: Dutch Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: The featurette has no subtitles. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Atlantic Film / Future Film Subtitles: Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Case incorrectly states the inclusion of Finnish subtitles. Also available in a "Onskapens Trilogi" box set. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Spain - Cameo Media Extras: "The naked Face" featurette Cast & crew filmographies Theatrical trailer Subtitles: German, Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Presumably an NTSC→PAL conversion without speed correction. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

Between the Kino Lorber for the 4K restoration, new extras, and original aspect ratio or the the Anchor Bay for the "Naked Face" featurette.

The film has also been released on DVD at least in
– France by Clavis Films
– Italy by General Video.

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GENERAL NOTES:
Although the film was submitted for Best Foriegn Film by Hungary, the German track is the original mix while the Hungarian is a dub.
CUTS:
- R0 Australia- Kaleidoscope - No cuts (144:03 PAL).
- R0 United Kingdom- inD world/Freemantle Media - No cuts (138:53 PAL).
- R1 America- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (144 min NTSC).
- R1 America- Kino Lorber - No cuts (146:11 NTSC) minus Kino Lorber logo.
- R2 Germany- Concorde - Yes, unknown cuts applied (137:56 PAL).
- R2 Holland- Home Screen - No cuts (138 min PAL).
- R2 Scandinavia- Atlantic Film / Future Film - No cuts (138:48 PAL).
- R2 Spain- Cameo Media - No cuts (144:11 PAL).
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 28/04/11
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 24/02/21

UPDATE LOG:

28/04/11: Initial entry.
29/04/11: Minor errors in Overall fixed.
08/04/13: Addition of the R0 Australian and R2 German and Scandinavian edition.
24/02/21: Added Kino.
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Mephisto (1981)

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