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Manila in the Claws of Light AKA Maynila: Sa mga kuko ng liwanag (Blu-ray) (1975)
Júlio Madiaga, a 'provinciano', arrives in Manila to search for Ligaya, his loved one.Director: Lino Brocka
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Introduction by filmmaker Martin Scorsese (2:03)
"Signed: Lino Brocka" 1987 documentary about the director by Christian Blackwood (83:40)
"'Manila' ... A Filipino Film" 1975 documentary about the making of the film, featuring Brocka and actors Hilda Koronel and Rafael Roco Jr. (22:58)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Tagalog LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a booklet containing an essay by film scholar José B. Capino.
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Extras:DISC ONE: "Manila in the Claws of Light" (Blu-ray)
* "Manila in the Claws of Light" (126:22)
"Manila... A Filipino Film" 1975 documentary short by Mike de Leon (23:01)
Manila stills and collections gallery (4:40)
"Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines" 1983 documentary by Ron Orders (40:12)
DISC TWO: "Insiang" (Blu-ray)
* "Insiang" (94:04)
"Signed: Lino Brocka" 1987 documentary by Christian Blackwood (83:30)
"The Guardian Lecture" Lino Brocka in conversation with Tony Rayns in 1982 (audio only, plays over the film) (62:08)
DISC THREE: "Manila in the Claws of Light" (DVD copy)
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Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Tagalog LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Illustrated booklet featuring a new essay by Cathy Landicho Clark, an archive interview with Lino Brocka and full film credits.
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OVERALL: Draw
Each release has unique extras:
- the UK BFI release has an exclusive 40-minute documentary, an hour-long audio lecture and a stills gallery
- the US Criterion release has a 20-minute interview and an introduction by Martin Scorsese
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (126:47).
- Blu-ray B Two Films by Lino Brocka United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts (126:22).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 15/02/17
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 04/06/18UPDATE LOG:
15/02/17: Initial entry.
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04/06/18: Added US release.
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