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Ashes and Diamonds AKA Popiól i diament (Blu-ray) (1958)
A Drama of Love and AssassinationDirector: Andrzej Wajda
Year of Copyright: 1958
Year of Production: 1958
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film scholar Annette Insdorf (2004)
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Extras:2021 Video Essay by film scholar Annette Insdorf (12:48)
"Andrzej Wajda: On Ashes and Diamonds" 2005 interviews with director Andrzej Wajda, second director Janusz Morgenstern, and film critic Jerzy Plazewski (36:28)
1958 Newsreel Footage on the making of the film (1:22) -
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):Polish LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K digital restoration.
Comes with an essay by film scholar Paul Coates. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film scholar Annette Insdorf (2004)
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Extras:2021 Video Essay by film scholar Annette Insdorf (12:48)
"Andrzej Wajda: On Ashes and Diamonds" 2005 interviews with director Andrzej Wajda, second director Janusz Morgenstern, and film critic Jerzy Plazewski (36:28)
1958 Newsreel Footage on the making of the film (1:22) -
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):Polish LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 4K digital restoration.
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Extras:Before and After Restoration (1:29)
Trailer (1:06)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Austeria" (1:05)
- "Mother Joan of the Angels" (1:03)
- "Night Train" (1:04)
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Subtitles:English and Polish (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):Polish DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Andrzej Wajda on Ashes and Diamonds" 2011 featurette (25:17)
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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):Polish LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Features a 2K resolution restoration.
Comes with a 40-page liner notes booklet with writing by Michael Brooke, Marek Hendrykowski and Andrzej Wajda.
Double-sided sleeve with original and new artwork choices.
Also available in a Dual Format Edition containing a DVD copy and 2 additional cover options. -
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Extras:DISC ONE: A Generation
*The Film
Audio Commentary by film historian Michael Brooke (2022, in English)
"Andrzej Wajda on A Generation" archival interview (7:49)
2022 introduction by curator and scholar Michał Oleszczyk (15:49, in English)
"The Bad Boy [Zły chłopiec]" 1951 short film by Andrzej Wajda (6:30)
DISC TWO: Kanal
*The Film
Audio Commentary by film historian Michael Brooke (2022, in English)
"Andrzej Wajda on Kanal" archival interview (10:19)
2022 introduction by curator and scholar Michał Oleszczyk (14:20, in English)
"Ceramics from Iłża [Ceramika Iłżecka]" 1951 short film by Andrzej Wajda (9:53)
DISC THREE: Ashes and Diamonds
*The Film
Audio Commentary by film historian Michael Brooke (2022, in English)
"Andrzej Wajda on Ashes and Diamonds" 2011 archival interview (24:32)
2022 introduction by curator and scholar Michał Oleszczyk (15:28, in English)
"While You’re Sleeping [Kiedy ty śpisz]" 1953 short film by Andrzej Wajda (10:37) -
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):Polish LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz/16-bit)
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Three keepcases in a slipcase with individual booklets: "A Generation" comes with a 16-page booklet with new writing by Ewa Mazierska on Andrzej Wajda's WWII films; "Kanal" comes with a 12-page booklet with a new essay by Tony Rayns; and "Ashes and Diamonds" comes with a 20-page booklet with new writing by Peter Hames.
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OVERALL: Draw
Each has exclusive and differing extras.
Second Run's release has been reviewed by HERE.
This has also been released in:
- Mexico by Zima
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (103:00).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts (103:00).
- Blu-ray ALL Poland- Pro-Motion - No cuts (102:42)
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (103:35)
- Blu-ray ALL The War Trilogy: Three Films by Andrzej Wajda - Limited Edition] United Kingdom- Second Run - No cuts (103:08)
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 17/10/11
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 07/10/23UPDATE LOG:
17/10/11: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
02/11/11: Updated region status of the UK Blu-ray (confirmed as region free).
24/05/12: Noted Polish release.
19/01/15: Noted Mexican release, added ASINs.
04/07/17: Added the standard release.
23/08/21: Addition of the US release.
24/08/21: Added Canada.
07/10/23: Added Poland and Caps-a-holic.
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