The Horse Thief (WCL Exclusive Limited Edition) - Blu-ray Forum

qw0aszx · 06-21-2018, 03:11 PM

Diskino will release Tian Zhuangzhuang's The Horse Thief on blu-ray as part of WCL collection in early 2019.

The film is sourced from the gorgeous restoration done by Xi'an Film Studio (not that ridiculous 48fps 4K "restoration" from China Film Archive) and will feature the original long-thought-lost Tibetan track in LPCM Mono (the Mandarin LPCM Mono track is also included.)

Extras:
The Movie for the Next Century: Tony Rayns on The Horse Thief - A 41-minute all new interview produced by Diskino
UK Television introduction to Daoma Zei by Tony Rayns (1988) - An archival introduction from Tony Rayns

qw0aszx · 12-11-2018, 06:30 AM

UPDATE! This set is coming next February, cover art and extras revealed!

PS: This set will feature two English subtitles, one for the original Tibetan track, one for the Mandarin track.

I KEEL YOU · 12-11-2018, 06:40 AM

The packaging looks beautiful. I hope that the same is the case when it comes to picture quality, because the previous best looking transfer of this magnificent movie looked like crap.

qw0aszx · 12-11-2018, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

The packaging looks beautiful. I hope that the same is the case when it comes to picture quality, because the previous best looking transfer of this magnificent movie looked like crap.

You won't be disappointed, this HD transfer from Xi'an Film Studio restoration is waaaaay better than previous quality

Huseyin · 12-11-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by qw0aszx

Diskino will release Tian Zhuangzhuang's The Horse Thief on blu-ray as part of WCL collection in early 2019.

The film is sourced from the gorgeous restoration done by Xi'an Film Studio (not that ridiculous 48fps 4K "restoration" from China Film Archive) and will feature the original long-thought-lost Tibetan track in LPCM Mono (the Mandarin LPCM Mono track is also included.)

Extras:
The Movie for the Next Century: Tony Rayns on The Horse Thief - A 41-minute all new interview produced by Diskino
UK Television introduction to Daoma Zei by Tony Rayns (1988) - An archival introduction from Tony Rayns

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I love watching classic Tony Rayns

e_d · 12-11-2018, 01:52 PM

Any group buy/preorder yet?

qw0aszx · 12-11-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by e_d

Any group buy/preorder yet?

Groupbuy is already live at mediapsychos.com

sprocket · 12-12-2018, 01:31 AM

I'm happy to get this one: not otherwise available and a look into a culture that we don't see.

Red To Kill · 12-13-2018, 01:04 PM

豆瓣评分7.2，值得一看。

Caladriusse · 12-18-2018, 01:50 AM

Just bought this. Seems to be selling very well on Taobao considering if won't be released for another three months.

sprocket · 12-18-2018, 05:23 PM

The group buy at media psychos seems to be doing very well, too - and is closing soon.

For those who don't know about the film, Martin Scorsese chose it as one of his '10 best films of the 1990s'

https://www.rogerebert.com/rogers-jo...s-of-the-1990s

Caladriusse · 12-21-2018, 06:07 AM

Yes it is his number 1 even though it was released in 1986.

I am really hoping this does well as it will persuade them to release more Chinese classic films on Blu-ray.

I already have Red Sorghum, and am looking forward to this.

Huseyin · 12-21-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Caladriusse

Yes it is his number 1 even though it was released in 1986.

I am really hoping this does well as it will persuade them to release more Chinese classic films on Blu-ray.

I already have Red Sorghum, and am looking forward to this.

Diskino already have 8 Chinese/Hong Kong titles in their MLIFE brand. They'll definitely release more in both WCL and MLIFE as they sell so well.

e_d · 02-24-2019, 11:12 PM

Hopefully soon MediaPsychos invoices us!

qw0aszx · 02-25-2019, 04:28 AM

My set arrived...

I KEEL YOU · 02-25-2019, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by qw0aszx

[Show spoiler]

Man, that set looks gorgeous.

I can't wait till I get my copy.

sprocket · 02-25-2019, 05:10 PM

Invoiced today.

apollo828 · 02-25-2019, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sprocket

Invoiced today.

Yep, same here. Looks like it'll be the same price as "Red Sorghum." Not ideal (my wallet hates me right now) but at least it should be a beautiful set.

As for the disc itself, I did spot check it today. (I have my ways.

) It's a smidge rough around the corners but, all in all, it looks and sounds fine. The Tibetan track can be a bit shrill on rare occasions but it's fine overall, especially considering that it was thought to be lost (IIRC). The video isn't always as sharp as I'd like but it's a 30+ year old film that was probably shot on secondhand equipment. As-is, it looks fine. Maybe a smidge heavy on the grain but I'll take that over DNR any day of the week. As long as you go in with reasonable expectations, I think you'll be happy. Unless the film somehow got cut, those old DVDs can probably go in the trash.

Interestingly enough, there are separate sub sets for the Tibetan and Mandarin tracks. Haven't compared the two but I wonder if there are any significant differences.

Spot checked the extras. The new interview seemed very informative. The old UK intro was a little rough (VHS-sourced) but was quite watchable and listenable. Hats off to Diskino for continuing to put out beautiful sets.

(That said, I still wouldn't complain if they repressed in plain old cases so that people don't have to shell out US$60-70....)

hanshotfirst1138 · 02-28-2019, 01:05 AM

Where is this available? YesAsia?

e_d · 02-28-2019, 01:50 AM

It was a group buy on https://mediapsychos.com

06-21-2018, 03:11 PM	#1
qw0aszx Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:China 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:1517 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 33	The Horse Thief (WCL Exclusive Limited Edition) Diskino will release Tian Zhuangzhuang's The Horse Thief on blu-ray as part of WCL collection in early 2019. The film is sourced from the gorgeous restoration done by Xi'an Film Studio (not that ridiculous 48fps 4K "restoration" from China Film Archive) and will feature the original long-thought-lost Tibetan track in LPCM Mono (the Mandarin LPCM Mono track is also included.) Extras: The Movie for the Next Century: Tony Rayns on The Horse Thief - A 41-minute all new interview produced by Diskino UK Television introduction to Daoma Zei by Tony Rayns (1988) - An archival introduction from Tony Rayns Last edited by qw0aszx; 12-11-2018 at 08:29 AM.

12-11-2018, 06:30 AM	#2
qw0aszx Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:China 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:1517 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 33	UPDATE! This set is coming next February, cover art and extras revealed! PS: This set will feature two English subtitles, one for the original Tibetan track, one for the Mandarin track. Last edited by qw0aszx; 12-13-2018 at 08:12 AM.

12-11-2018, 06:40 AM	#3
I KEEL YOU Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:42	The packaging looks beautiful. I hope that the same is the case when it comes to picture quality, because the previous best looking transfer of this magnificent movie looked like crap.

12-11-2018, 01:52 PM	#6
e_d Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Online	Any group buy/preorder yet?

12-12-2018, 01:31 AM	#8
sprocket Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	I'm happy to get this one: not otherwise available and a look into a culture that we don't see.

12-13-2018, 01:04 PM	#9
Red To Kill New Member Member since:Dec 2018	豆瓣评分7.2，值得一看。

12-18-2018, 01:50 AM	#10
Caladriusse Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:England Blu-ray collection:735	Just bought this. Seems to be selling very well on Taobao considering if won't be released for another three months.

12-18-2018, 05:23 PM	#11
sprocket Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	The group buy at media psychos seems to be doing very well, too - and is closing soon. For those who don't know about the film, Martin Scorsese chose it as one of his '10 best films of the 1990s' https://www.rogerebert.com/rogers-jo...s-of-the-1990s

12-21-2018, 06:07 AM	#12
Caladriusse Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:England Blu-ray collection:735	Yes it is his number 1 even though it was released in 1986. I am really hoping this does well as it will persuade them to release more Chinese classic films on Blu-ray. I already have Red Sorghum, and am looking forward to this.

02-24-2019, 11:12 PM	#14
e_d Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Online	Hopefully soon MediaPsychos invoices us!

02-25-2019, 04:28 AM	#15
qw0aszx Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:China 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:1517 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 33	My set arrived...

02-25-2019, 05:10 PM	#17
sprocket Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	Invoiced today.

02-28-2019, 01:05 AM	#19
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	Where is this available? YesAsia?

02-28-2019, 01:50 AM	#20
e_d Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Online	It was a group buy on https://mediapsychos.com

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