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Insomnia (1997)
In a Norwegian city with a 24-hour daylight cycle a Swedish murder investigator has been brought in on a special case. Sleep deprived, he makes a horrible mistake which is discovered by the killer he has been hunting.Director: Erik Skjoldbjærg
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Theatrical trailer (1:13)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Norwegian/Swedish Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in Norwegian/Swedish, with optional English subtitles.
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Extras:Stills gallery
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Norwegian/Swedish Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Theatrical trailer (1:13)
TV Spot (0:31) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Norwegian/Swedish Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are in Norwegian/Swedish, with optional English subtitles.
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Extras:Stills gallery
Theatrical trailer (1:13) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Norwegian/Swedish Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"Erik Skjoldbjærg and Stellan Skarsgård on Insomnia" 2014 conversation (20:57)
Erik Skjoldbjærg short films
- Near Winter (1993) (34:06)
- Close to Home (1994) (30:35)
Theatrical trailer (1:14) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Norwegian/Swedish Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:4K restoration.
Conversation is in English, with optional English subtitles for film clips.
"Near Winter" short film is in Norwegian, with burnt-in English subtitles.
"Close to Home" short film is in English, with no subtitles.
Trailer is in Norwegian/Swedish, with optional English subtitles.
Includes a 22-page booklet featuring an essay by critic Jonathan Romney
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Extras:"Erik Skjoldbjærg and Stellan Skarsgård on Insomnia" 2014 conversation (20:57)
Erik Skjoldbjærg short films
- Near Winter (1993) (34:06)
- Close to Home (1994) (30:35)
Theatrical trailer (1:14) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Norwegian/Swedish Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:4K restoration.
Conversation is in English, with optional English subtitles for film clips.
"Near Winter" short film is in Norwegian, with burnt-in English subtitles.
"Close to Home" short film is in English, with no subtitles.
Trailer is in Norwegian/Swedish, with optional English subtitles.
Includes a 22-page booklet featuring an essay by critic Jonathan Romney
Also available in a Dual Format edition with a Blu-ray copy. -
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Extras:Theatrical trailer
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Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Norwegian/Swedish Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Trailer (1:12)
TV Spot (0:31)
Start-up Trailer for "An American Crime" (1:05)
Bonus Trailers
- "In My Father's Den"
- "The Virgin Suicides"
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Norwegian/Swedish Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Theatrical trailer
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Bonus trailer
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Subtitles:Danish, Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.72:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Norwegian/Swedish Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
The 2014 Criterion reissues have the most extras with the original stereo audio track.
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CUTS:
- R0 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (96:05 NTSC).
- R0 Australia- The AV Channel - No cuts.
- R0 Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts (96:05 NTSC).
- R0 United Kingdom- Fremantle Home Entertainment - No cuts (92:05 PAL).
- R1 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (96:19 NTSC).
- R1 Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts (96:19 NTSC).
- R2 France- TF1 Video - No cuts.
- R2 Germany- Capelight Pictures - No cuts (92:05 PAL)
- R2 Norway- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts.
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Comparison added by David on 21/02/03
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 18/12/23UPDATE LOG:
06/04/11: Fixed typo in the director's name and updated the Tagline.
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09/07/14: Added Criterion reissue.
21/09/14: Overall update, R1 reissue is the only winner for its extras.
11/06/20: Added DVDBeaver & Caps-a-holic links, updated extras/notes on US releases, added link to Blu-ray comparison for Criterion reissue.
18/12/23: Added Canada x2, Germany.
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