The matter of A Matter of Life and Death. - Blu-ray Forum

Basil_Of_Baker_St · 07-20-2017, 07:56 PM

Has anybody seen or heard anything at all regarding a remastered Blu-ray of A Matter of Life and Death? It seems very odd to me that we've got swanky looking releases of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes but not for, what I consider to be, the best of the Powell and Pressburger bunch. I know it's available region free from France and Germany, but I've not read good things about the transfer. I'm assuming that whatever rights issues there may be with licensing and such would be the same for Blimp, Shoes & Narcissus and would therefore not be an issue at all since they've been polished up and available for quite some time.

ParisTexan · 07-20-2017, 08:03 PM

It's very high on my dream wishlist of blu-ray releases!

Sifox211 · 07-20-2017, 10:10 PM

Last I heard Marty et al. were trying to raise funds for a new restoration (the previous only being a chemical one). Let's hope they manage eventually!

hoytereden · 07-25-2017, 10:33 PM

This and The 49th Parallel are the two P&P titles I want most.

Ruemorgue10 · 07-25-2017, 10:44 PM

If Scorsese wants to go the crowdfund route for the restoration fee, I'll gladly contribute. A Matter of Life and Death is my favorite P&P film; it's also the most romantic film ever made, imo.

Musicguy · 07-27-2017, 02:35 AM

"A Matter of Life and Death" is my favorite P&P film too. Wonder why it has been missing for so long. If can look as good as "Colonel Blimp" that would be great

Bates_Motel · 07-27-2017, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Basil_Of_Baker_St

Has anybody seen or heard anything at all regarding a remastered Blu-ray of A Matter of Life and Death? It seems very odd to me that we've got swanky looking releases of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes but not for, what I consider to be, the best of the Powell and Pressburger bunch. I know it's available region free from France and Germany, but I've not read good things about the transfer. I'm assuming that whatever rights issues there may be with licensing and such would be the same for Blimp, Shoes & Narcissus and would therefore not be an issue at all since they've been polished up and available for quite some time.

It's obvious whatever elements are out there aren't good enough at the moment. I'd rather have no release than an average one and wait for the film to be restored.

Pecker · 09-03-2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

It's obvious whatever elements are out there aren't good enough at the moment. I'd rather have no release than an average one and wait for the film to be restored.

It was a short wait...

http://whatson.bfi.org.ukerror.asp

Pecker · 09-03-2017, 12:35 PM

Sorry, that link is a bit faulty.

Just Google:

"61st london film festival a matter of life and death"

At the bottom:

Quote:

...here in a painstaking restoration that offers the chance to see it at its most gorgeous...Additional information...Restored in 4K by Sony Pictures Entertainment

And yet still people claim there's no evidence of a benevolent deity.

BluBonnet · 09-03-2017, 04:25 PM

A blu-ray version has been available in France for years... Not sure if it was region-locked or not...

Havenbull · 04-16-2018, 10:22 PM

Criterion in July. Very nice.

Alfred E. Neumann · 04-16-2018, 11:20 PM

Is it a brand new exclusive restoration or based on the same as the french and german Blu-ray?

07-20-2017, 07:56 PM	#1
Basil_Of_Baker_St Member Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Liverpool, England 4K collection:394 Blu-ray collection:3145 Blu-ray reviews:3	The matter of A Matter of Life and Death. Has anybody seen or heard anything at all regarding a remastered Blu-ray of A Matter of Life and Death? It seems very odd to me that we've got swanky looking releases of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes but not for, what I consider to be, the best of the Powell and Pressburger bunch. I know it's available region free from France and Germany, but I've not read good things about the transfer. I'm assuming that whatever rights issues there may be with licensing and such would be the same for Blimp, Shoes & Narcissus and would therefore not be an issue at all since they've been polished up and available for quite some time.

07-20-2017, 08:03 PM	#2
ParisTexan Active Member Member since:May 2016 Location:Manchester, UK Trading Score:1	It's very high on my dream wishlist of blu-ray releases!

07-20-2017, 10:10 PM	#3
Sifox211 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Aberdeen 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1901 DVD collection:503 Trading Score:8	Last I heard Marty et al. were trying to raise funds for a new restoration (the previous only being a chemical one). Let's hope they manage eventually!

07-25-2017, 10:33 PM	#4
hoytereden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:2596 DVD collection:688 Trading Score:5	This and The 49th Parallel are the two P&P titles I want most.

07-25-2017, 10:44 PM	#5
Ruemorgue10 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:236 Blu-ray collection:3548 DVD collection:56 Trading Score:1	If Scorsese wants to go the crowdfund route for the restoration fee, I'll gladly contribute. A Matter of Life and Death is my favorite P&P film; it's also the most romantic film ever made, imo.

07-27-2017, 02:35 AM	#6
Musicguy Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:640 DVD collection:148	"A Matter of Life and Death" is my favorite P&P film too. Wonder why it has been missing for so long. If can look as good as "Colonel Blimp" that would be great

09-03-2017, 04:25 PM	#10
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	A blu-ray version has been available in France for years... Not sure if it was region-locked or not...

04-16-2018, 10:22 PM	#11
Havenbull Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Maryland Trading Score:3	Criterion in July. Very nice.

04-16-2018, 11:20 PM	#12
Alfred E. Neumann Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:220 Blu-ray collection:2585 Blu-ray reviews: 26	Is it a brand new exclusive restoration or based on the same as the french and german Blu-ray?

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