Brazil

Edition no. 51

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Licensor Information
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Gathering footage from both the European and American versions, Terry Gilliam has assembled the ultimate cut of his most celebrated film. Criterion is proud to present its landmark special edition of Brazil in an exclusive three-disc set.
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Release Information:


Technical Specifications

Format:
DVD
Discs:
DVD-9 (2 Discs)
DVD-5 (1 Disc)
Total: 3 Discs
Regions:
1/2/3/4/5/6 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85:1
Audio Options:
English Dolby Digital Surround 2.0
Resolution:
480p/29.97
Subtitles:
English

Supplements

Types of Supplements Included: Audio Commentary, Documentary, Gallery, Interview, Storyboards, Mulitimedia Essay, Theatrical Trailer, Feature Film, Booklet
  • Audio commentary by Terry Gilliam
  • What Is “Brazil”?, Rob Hedden’s on-set documentary
  • Script Development
  • Interview with screenwrtiers Terry Gilliam, Tom Stoppard, and Charles McKeown
  • Storyboards
  • Production Design and Costume Design galleries, featuring an interview with James Acheson
  • Special Effects presentation
  • Interview with composer Michael Kamen
  • Photo gallery featuring promotional materials and production photos
  • Theatrical trailer
  • The Battle of “Brazil,” a documentary about the film’s contentious release, hosted by Jack Mathews and based on his book of the same name
  • "Love Conquers All Version," the studio’s 94-minute, happy-ending cut of Brazil
  • Audio commentary for the "Love Conquers All" version by Brazil expert David Morgan
  • Booklet featuring an essay by Jack Matthews

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Release Credits

Release Notes on Restoration

Brazil
Brazil is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1. This new digital transfer was created under the supervision of Terry Gilliam from a 35mm intermediate duplicate negative and a 35mm low-contrast print. The sound was remastered from the 35mm Dolby stereo magnetic tracks.