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Young Torless AKA Der junge Törless (1966)
At an Austrian boys boarding school in the early 1900s, shy, intelligent Torless observes the sadistic behavior of his fellow students, doing nothing to help a victimized classmate until the torture goes too far.Director: Volker Schlöndorff
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:A German Movie - a new video interview with writer-director Volker Schlöndorff in which he reflects upon the making of Young Törless and its subsequent impact (20:55)
Isolated Music Score:
- rare presentation of the original score by acclaimed composer Hans Werner Henze (audio)
- video introduction by Volker Schlöndorff (2:56)
The Author With Qualities - a brief biography of Robert Musil, the author of the source novel
Stills Gallery of behind-the-scenes production images and promotional art
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:04) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.75:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):German Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with an 8-page fold-out booklet, featuring a new essay by film scholar Timothy Corrigan.
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Extras:Interview with writer-director Volker Schlöndorff (41:28)
Isolated Music Score:
- introduction by Volker Schlöndorff (6:37)
- rare presentation of the original score by acclaimed composer Hans Werner Henze (audio)
-- 1. Die österreichisch-ungarische Tiefebene (2:25)
-- 2. Auf dem Land (2:14)
-- 3. Schul-Nocturno (1:13)
-- 4. Langeweile in der Schule (0:32)
-- 5. Basini wird zum Opfer (1:07)
-- 6. Hilferuf an Törless (0:27)
-- 7. Sehnsucht / Schlafsaal / Schlaflosigkeit (3:04)
-- 8. Verlassen (0:28)
-- 9. Der flüsternde Törless (0:19)
-- 10. Weglaufen / Die Präsenz der Mutter (1:38)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:04)
Bonus Trailers
- "Die Blechtrommel" (3:30)
- "Das Versprechen" (0:53)
- "Die flambierte Frau" (3:44)
- "Edition Deutscher Film" (1:35)
- "Filmverlag der Autoren Edition" (2:00)
- "Homo Faber" (1:37)
- "Rosa Luxemburg" (2:33)
Start-up Trailer for "Volker Schlöndorff Director's Edition" (0:58) -
Subtitles:German HoH (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):German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Available in a Best of Volker Schlöndorff with other Volker Schlöndorff films.
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Extras:Interview with writer-director Volker Schlöndorff (41:28)
Isolated Music Score:
- introduction by Volker Schlöndorff (6:37)
- rare presentation of the original score by acclaimed composer Hans Werner Henze (audio)
-- 1. Die österreichisch-ungarische Tiefebene (2:25)
-- 2. Auf dem Land (2:14)
-- 3. Schul-Nocturno (1:13)
-- 4. Langeweile in der Schule (0:32)
-- 5. Basini wird zum Opfer (1:07)
-- 6. Hilferuf an Törless (0:27)
-- 7. Sehnsucht / Schlafsaal / Schlaflosigkeit (3:04)
-- 8. Verlassen (0:28)
-- 9. Der flüsternde Törless (0:19)
-- 10. Weglaufen / Die Präsenz der Mutter (1:38)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:04) -
Subtitles:German HoH (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):German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:Interview with writer-director Volker Schlöndorff (41:29)
Isolated Music Score:
- introduction by Volker Schlöndorff (6:38)
- rare presentation of the original score by acclaimed composer Hans Werner Henze (audio)
-- 1. Die österreichisch-ungarische Tiefebene (2:25)
-- 2. Auf dem Land (2:14)
-- 3. Schul-Nocturno (1:13)
-- 4. Langeweile in der Schule (0:32)
-- 5. Basini wird zum Opfer (1:07)
-- 6. Hilferuf an Törless (0:27)
-- 7. Sehnsucht / Schlafsaal / Schlaflosigkeit (3:04)
-- 8. Verlassen (0:28)
-- 9. Der flüsternde Törless (0:19)
-- 10. Weglaufen / Die Präsenz der Mutter (1:38)
Original Theatrical Trailer (3:05)
Bonus Trailers
- "Die Blechtrommel" (3:31)
- "Das Versprechen" (0:54)
- "Die flambierte Frau" (3:45)
- "Edition Deutscher Film" (1:36)
- "Filmverlag der Autoren Edition" (2:01)
- "Homo Faber" (1:37)
- "Rosa Luxemburg" (2:34) -
Subtitles:German HoH (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.71:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
The US and German releases have exclusive extras, although note that the German releases are not English-friendly.
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CUTS:
- R0 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (87:46 NTSC).
- R0 Best of Volker Schlöndorff Germany- Arthaus - No cuts (84:16 PAL).
- R2 Germany- Arthaus - No cuts (84:16 PAL).
- R2 Germany- Zweitausendeins - No cuts (84:01 PAL).
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Comparison added by The Rewind Team on 30/03/05
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 13/11/21UPDATE LOG:
30/03/05: Initial entry.
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16/05/08: Updated listing.
13/11/21: Added German releases, DVDBeaver.
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