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Joint Security Area JSA AKA Gongdong Gyeongbi Guyeok JSA (Blu-ray) (2000)
In the extremely sensitive Joint Security Area on the 38th Parallel, 16 shots are fired and two soldiers are dead...Director: Chan-wook Park
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by writer and critic Simon Ward (2020)
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Extras:Isolated Music and Effects Track (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
"Stepping Over Boundaries" 2020 video appreciation with Asian cinema expert Jasper Sharp (35:14)
Archival Special Features: [1080i/60]
- "The JSA Story" (36:47)
- "Making the Film" (14:00)
- "About JSA" archival introductions to the film by members of the cast (2:18)
- Behind the Scenes Montage (14:35)
- Panmunjom Opening Ceremony Footage (3:04)
Music Videos: [1080i/60]
- "Letter from a Private" (4:50)
- "Take the Power Back" (4:01)
Promotional Materials:
- Theatrical Trailer (2:13)
- TV Spot (0:33) [1080i/60]
- Image Gallery (2:30) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Korean LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region A/B locked. All extras in HD 1080p, except where noted.
Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Colin Murdoch.
The first pressing includes an illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing by Kieran Fisher. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by writer and critic Simon Ward (2020)
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Extras:Isolated Music and Effects Track (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
"Stepping Over Boundaries" 2020 video appreciation with Asian cinema expert Jasper Sharp (35:14)
Archival Special Features: [1080i/60]
- "The JSA Story" (36:47)
- "Making the Film" (14:00)
- "About JSA" archival introductions to the film by members of the cast (2:18)
- Behind the Scenes Montage (14:35)
- Panmunjom Opening Ceremony Footage (3:04)
Music Videos: [1080i/60]
- "Letter from a Private" (4:50)
- "Take the Power Back" (4:01)
Promotional Materials:
- Theatrical Trailer (2:13)
- TV Spot (0:33) [1080i/60]
- Image Gallery (2:30) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Korean LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region A/B locked. All extras in HD 1080p, except where noted.
Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Colin Murdoch.
The first pressing includes an illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing by Kieran Fisher. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director Park Chan-wook
Audio commentary with director Park Chan-wook, actors Song Kang-ho, Lee Byeong-hun, Lee Yeong-ae, Kim Tae-woo, Shin Ha-gyoon
"The JSA Story" documentary (36:46)
"Making the Film" featurette (13:59)
"About JSA" featurette (2:18)
"Behind the Scenes Montage" featurette (14:34)
Opening Ceremony Footage (3:03)
"Letter from a Private" music video (4:49)
"Take the Power Back" music video (4:00)
15th Anniversary Q&A Interview with Park Chan-Wook (5:13)
Behind the Scenes Still Gallery (7:48)
Theatrical Trailer (2:12)
TV spot (0:32) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean Dolby Atmos
Korean Dolby Digital 5.1
Korean Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available with a limited edition slipcover exclusively at the Umbrella Web Shop.
Also available in a Collector's Edition, limited to 1000 copies exclusively at the Umbrella Web Shop which also includes:
- 48 page book featuring essays from Anton Bitel, Bastian Meiresonne, Hayley Scanlon, behind-the-scenes, experiences and art
- Custom art rigid slipcase by Will De Villiers
- Limited edition slipcover
- 8 artcards
- A3 reversible poster including illustrated map of the DMZ by Will De Villiers
Packaging mistakenly states the 5.1 and 2.0 tracks are lossless DTS-HD MA.
The menu mistakenly states the 2.0 track is 2.1. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary with director Park Chan-wook
(2) Audio commentary with director Park Chan-wook, actors Song Kang-ho, Lee Byeong-hun, Lee Yeong-ae, Kim Tae-woo, Shin Ha-gyoon -
Extras:"Record of JSA" documentary (54:26)
Featurettes:
- "Talk about JSA with the Actors" (2:19)
- "Panmunjom Opening Ceremony" (3:03)
- "Production Management" (14:34)
Thatrical Trailer (2:12)
TV Spot (0:31)
Japanese Theatrical Trailer (2:30)
Music Video #1 (4:51)
Music Video #2 (4:00) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Steelbook
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UPC Number:8809427720902
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Notes:Limited to 2,000 copies.
Extras are in Korean with no subtitles.
Steelbook housed in a slipcase.
Cover cites Region A but it is all-region. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio Commentary with director Park Chan-wook
Audio Commentary with director Park Chan-wook, actors Song Kang-ho, Lee Byeong-hun, Lee Yeong-ae, Kim Tae-woo, Shin Ha-gyoon
"JSA: Par-délà la frontière" 2020 interview with director Park Chan-Wook (52:36)
2018 Re-release Trailer (2:00)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
DISC THREE (DVD)
"JSA: Par-délà la frontière" 2020 interview with director Park Chan-Wook (52:38)
"Story of the Shoot" documentary (54:49)
Interview with director Park Chan-Wook and actor Song Kang-Ho (24:01)
Interview with actor Shin Ha-Kyun (5:50)
"Images of the real joint security area" featurette (12:45)
"Panmunjom Opening Ceremony" featurette (3:06)
Original Theatrical Trailer (2:35)
2018 Re-release Trailer (1:57) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:All extras are in Korean with French subtitles.
Comes with a 40-page booklet.
Also available in a 1,500-copy limited edition exclusively from The Jokers online shop with in a specially-designed case. -
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Amazon France
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Extras:"Making Of" documentary (54:46, in Korean with German subtitles)
Theatrical Trailer (2:36)
Bonus Trailers
- "Audition"
- "The Isle"
- "Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance"
- "Lone Wolf and Cub: Babycart at the River Styx"
- "Lone Wolf and Cub: Babycart to Hades"
- "Lone Wolf and Cub: Babycart in Peril"
- "Lone Wolf and Cub: Babycart in the Land of Demons"
- "Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell"
- "Branded to Kill" -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a 16-page booklet.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by writer and critic Simon Ward (2020)
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Extras:Isolated Music and Effects Track (in DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0)
"Stepping Over Boundaries" 2020 video appreciation with Asian cinema expert Jasper Sharp (35:14)
Archival Special Features: [1080i/60]
- "The JSA Story" (36:47)
- "Making the Film" (14:00)
- "About JSA" archival introductions to the film by members of the cast (2:18)
- Behind the Scenes Montage (14:35)
- Panmunjom Opening Ceremony Footage (3:04)
Music Videos: [1080i/60]
- "Letter from a Private" (4:50)
- "Take the Power Back" (4:01)
Promotional Materials:
- Theatrical Trailer (2:13)
- TV Spot (0:33) [1080i/60]
- Image Gallery (2:30) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Korean DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Korean LPCM 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region A/B locked. All extras in HD 1080p, except where noted.
Comes with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Colin Murdoch.
The first pressing includes an illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing by Kieran Fisher. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Australian release has Dolby Atmos with vintage extras plus an exclusive 15th anniversary Q&A interview.
The South Korean release has lossless 5.1 audio and vintage extras, including the lengthiest making-of documentary.
The French release has lossless 5.1 audio and some exclusive extras.
The identical US/Canadian/UK releases have some exclusive extras including an English commentary, though note it lacks the two Korean commentaries found on other releases. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Arrow Films - No cuts (109:04)
- Blu-ray A Canada- Arrow Films - No cuts (109:04)
- Blu-ray ALL 4K + Blu-ray Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts (108:55)
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition South Korea- Nova Media - No cuts (109:07)
- Blu-ray B France- La Rabbia - No cuts (109:10)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Rapid Eye Movies - No cuts (108:45)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (109:04)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 31/12/20
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 08/08/24UPDATE LOG:
31/12/20 : Initial entry.
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21/01/21 : Added DVDBeaver.
08/08/24: Added Australia, Canada.
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