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Sheltering Sky (The) AKA Il tè nel deserto (1990)
A woman's dangerous and erotic journey...Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Year of Copyright: 1990
Year of Production: 1989-90
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:1990 Making-of (5:55)
Cast & Crew Gilmographies
Awards List
Theatrical Trailer (1:53) -
Subtitles:English, French
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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):English/French/Arabic Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 surround -
Case type:Snapper Case
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Notes:American prints start with "Warner Bros. presents" and "A Jeremy Thomas Production".
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio Commentary by director Bernardo Bertolucci, producer Jeremy Thomas, and screenwriter Mark Peploe (2003)
DISC TWO
"Desert Roses" 1990 documentary by editor Gabriella Cristiani (47:27)
1990 Making-of (5:53)
"Apropos de Paul Bowles" documentary (20:34)
Cast & Crew Filmographies
Theatrical Trailer (1:55)
Bonus Trailer for "The Last Emperor" -
Subtitles:French, Italian
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Aspect Ratio:1.79:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English/French/Arabic DTS 5.1
English/French/Arabic Dolby Digital 5.1
French DTS 5.1
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Case type:Digipak
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Notes:Comes in a slipcase.
"Apropos de Paul Bowles" is in French with no subtitles.
DVD Title: "Un thé au Sahara". -
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio Commentary by director Bernardo Bertolucci, producer Jeremy Thomas, and screenwriter Mark Peploe (2003)
DISC TWO
"Desert Roses" 1990 documentary by editor Gabriella Cristiani (47:25)
"Paul Bowles: Tangier Morocco" 1988 documentary by Hans Hulscher (53:10)
Electronic Press Kit Interviews (9:54):
- Bernardo Bertolucci (director)
- John Malkovich
- Vittorio Storaro (cinematographer)
English Theatrical Trailer (1:45)
German Theatrical Trailer (1:25)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Little Buddha" (1:34)
- "Paris, Texas" (2:13)
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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):English/French/Arabic Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
German Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:"Paul Bowles: Tangier Morocco" documentary & English trailer are in English, with no subtitles.
German trailer & bonus trailers are in German, with no subtitles.
All other extras are in English, with optional German subtitles. -
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English/French/Arabic Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:1990 Making-of (5:55)
Theatrical Trailer (1:53) -
Subtitles:None
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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):English/French/Arabic Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
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Case type:Snapper Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio Commentary by director Bernardo Bertolucci, producer Jeremy Thomas, and screenwriter Mark Peploe (2003)
1990 Making-of
Theatrical Trailer
DISC TWO
"Desert Roses" 1990 documentary by editor Gabriella Cristiani -
Subtitles:None
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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):English/French/Arabic Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
The R2 French and German releases have differing additional extras. The French release also has a DTS track.
GENERAL NOTES:
The U.S. and international versions are identical but for the opening credits:
- the U.S. version opens with "Warner Bros. presents" and "a Jeremy Thomas production";
- the international version opens with "Jeremy Thomas presents".
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CUTS:
- R1 America- Warner Home Video - No cuts (138:10 NTSC).
- R2 France- GCTHV - No cuts (132:12 PAL).
- R2 Germany- Kinowelt Home Entertainment - No cuts (132:11 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Cinema Club - No cuts (132:12 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts (132:19 PAL).
- R4 Australia- Shock Records - No cuts (132:15 PAL).
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Comparison added by The Rewind Team on 21/01/05
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 11/01/24UPDATE LOG:
31/03/11: Fixed typo in film title and updated the Tagline.
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09/03/14: Added Australian release and DVDBeaver link.
10/02/21: Added Caps-a-holic, added Germany, added Jeremy Thomas to commentary participants, updated Winner notes.
02/01/22: Dates.
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