4. How do I get the version of BRAZIL I want on laserdisc? (Brazil - Movie, 1985)
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This article is from the Brazil - Movie, 1985 FAQ, by David S. Cowen davec@earth.execpc.com with numerous contributions by others.
4. How do I get the version of BRAZIL I want on laserdisc? (Brazil - Movie, 1985)
The laserdisc format has made available all versions of BRAZIL
that have been released.
On Wednesday, October 3rd, 1996 the Voyager company proudly
released the Criterion BRAZIL to the laserdisc-viewing public. This
set is essential viewing for all BRAZIL fans. In addition to a new
digital transfer of the film, it contains the "Final director's cut"
(FV) of the film, as well as the Sheinberg "Love Conquers All" edit.
It also contains:
* Video interviews with Gilliam, Charles McKeown, Michael
Kamen, and most of the other players in the Brazil saga.
* A documentary by Jack Mathews, author of _The Battle of
Brazil_
* A documentary "What is Brazil"?
* Production notebooks and stills.
* Analysis of the various drafts of BRAZIL's scripts.
* Storyboards of unfilmed dream sequences.
* Commentary by Terry Gilliam throughout the film Brazil
You can order the Criterion BRAZIL laserdisc off of Voyager's web
site, www.voyagerco.com.
Why was the Criterion BRAZIL set delayed for years as Universal
withheld the rights to the film? The world may never know. In
interviews, Gilliam has hinted that it was due to the success of
his later film for Universal, 12 MONKEYS... but has been so vague
as to not give any clear answers.
BRAZIL is available in its American Theatrical Release (AT)
format on laserdisc from MCA Home Video, #40171. This disc is no
longer out of print, and is common in stores.
A Japanese laserdisc pressing of BRAZIL contains a transfer of the
European cut of BRAZIL from the European EV PAL masters on Warner Home
Video Japan. This version was in Dolby Surround (opposed to MCA's
matrixed surround), and was available in both letterbox and full-screen
versions. This disc is currently out of print. Do not ask the author
of the FAQ where you can obtain a copy of this disc, as he does not know
any sources who can still obtain this disc.
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