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Pillow Book (The) (Blu-ray) (1996)
As a young girl in Japan, Nagiko's father paints characters on her face, and her aunt reads to her from "The Pillow Book", the diary of a 10th-century lady-in-waiting. Nagiko grows up, obsessed with books, papers, and writing on bodies,Director: Peter Greenaway
OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL-
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Commentaries:Selected-Scenes Audio Commentary with Peter Greenaway
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (2:05)
Bonus Trailers
- "Full Moon in Paris" (1:21)
- "Marquise of O" (1:43)
- "Amour Fou" (1:43)
- "A Life in Dirty Movies" (1:10)
- "Come Undone" (1:39)
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Subtitles:English (burnt-in)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese/English LPCM 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The animated and calligraphic subtitles have been replaced here with standard optional English subtitles.
Comes with a booklet by Nicolas Rapold.
Multiple aspect ratios appear within the 1.33:1 frame as in the previous 4:3 SD master prepared by Greenaway.
The commentary only lasts for the first thirty-eight minutes of the film. -
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Commentaries:Selected-Scenes Audio Commentary with Peter Greenaway (38:10)
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Extras:"The Book of the Editor: Editor Chris Wyatt on The Pillow Book" 2020 featurette (26:23)
The Pillow Book Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (70 images)
"Rosa" 1992 short film (15:50)
Theatrical Trailer (1:57) -
Subtitles:English (burnt-in), English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese / English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The animated and calligraphic subtitles have been restored to this new master.
Limited edition of 3,000 copies.
Includes a 40-page liner notes booklet by Adam Scovell, Peter Greenaway on The Pillow Book, excerpts from Greenaway’s 26 Facts About Flesh and Ink and the original press book, an overview of contemporary critical responses, Anthony Nield on Rosa, Bruno Mestdagh on restoring Rosa, and film credits -
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Extras:Still Gallery
Theatrical Trailer (1:53) -
Subtitles:English (burnt-in)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese/English LPCM 2.0 stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The animated and calligraphic subtitles have been replaced here with standard optional English subtitles.
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OVERALL: Blu-ray ALL
The UK Powerhouse release for the additional extras and the restoration of the animated and calligraphic subtitles.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Film Movement - No cuts (126:12)
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition United Kingdom- Powerhouse Films - No cuts (126:24)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Park Circus - No cuts (126:18)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 27/05/15
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 19/01/20UPDATE LOG:
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