Irreversible: Straight Cut

[Scottishguy]

https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/co...rreversible-le

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoDt...ature=youtu.be

Perhaps the quintessential exemplar of New French Extremity, Irreversible amazed and outraged audiences across the world upon its release in 2002 with its harrowing scenes of rape and violence. Now Gaspar Noé’s nauseating, thrilling, ingenious masterwork returns in a new 2K restoration, both in its Original Theatrical Cut and a potent new Straight Cut, assembled in 2020.


INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 2 x BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

2K restorations supervised by writer-director Gaspar Noé
Two versions of the film: the 2002 Original Theatrical Cut (98 mins); and the 2020 Straight Cut, which re-assembles the events in chronological order (90 mins)
Original 5.1 surround sound and 2.0 stereo audio tracks
Audio commentary by Gaspar Noé on the Original Theatrical Cut (2003)
The Irreversible Odyssey (2019, 44 mins): retrospective documentary featuring interviews with Noé, actors Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel and Albert Dupontel, cinematographer Benoît Debie, and others
NFT50 Q&A (2002, 49 mins): archival audio recording of a post-screening Q&A session with Noé, Bellucci and Cassel, recorded at London’s National Film Theatre
The BFI Masterclass with Gaspar Noé (2009, 90 mins): archival audio recording of the filmmaker in conversation with programmer and critic David Cox, recorded at BFI Southbank during the London Film Festival
SFX (2003, 8 mins): visual effects supervisor Rodolphe Chabrier discusses his team’s work on the film
Time Destroys All Things (2021, 15 mins): video essay examining the two versions of Irreversible by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, author of Rape-Revenge Films: A Critical Study
Deleted scene (1 min)
‘Stress’ (2002, 5 mins) and ‘Outrage’ (2002, 5 mins): Thomas Bangalter music videos, directed by Noé
Intoxication (2002, 5 mins): documentary short by Noé featuring filmmaker Stéphane Drouot
Original theatrical trailers
2019 Venice Film Festival trailer
Teaser trailers
Image gallery: publicity and promotional material
New and improved English subtitles
Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Anna Bogutskaya, an archival American Cinematographer article on the technical aspects of the film, a BBFC case study, an overview of contemporary critical responses, an archival ‘for and against’ article by Nick James and Mark Kermode, a look at the creation of the Straight Cut, new writing on Intoxication, and film credits
Limited edition exclusive double-sided poster
UK premiere on Blu-ray
Limited edition of 10,000 copies

[themp3000]

I’d been contemplating the upcoming South Korean release but this sounds good too.

I am so, so in. No matter the cost. This film absolutely devastated me. Can’t wait to own it in good quality.

I’m so glad to be region free.

[Bumblefeet]

I've actually never seen this. But curious and like canal+ releases, they are really doing a good job bringing their catalogue to the fans.

[fabio_p]

Would be day one!

After releasing Climax I thought that maybe Arrow would have Irreversible.
But StudioCanal can also do a good job. Could this be a UHD release?

EDIT: only just saw the press release, it is only a bluray. But still great!

[Kingchin]

Originally Posted by fabio_p

Would be day one!

After releasing Climax I thought that maybe Arrow would have Irreversible.
But StudioCanal can also do a good job. Could this be a UHD release?

EDIT: only just saw the press release, it is only a bluray. But still great!

Wouldn't be much point bringing Irreversible to 4k blu ray as it was only shot using 16mm film. The benefits would be minimal over a well handled blu ray disc.

The sound on the other hand would benefit from a Dolby Atmos or DTS X track. As there is actually alot of low frequency effects in the music around 20hz that they used to heighting the panic.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Kingchin

Wouldn't be much point bringing Irreversible to 4k blu ray as it was only shot using 16mm film. The benefits would be minimal over a well handled blu ray disc.

The sound on the other hand would benefit from a Dolby Atmos or DTS X track. As there is actually alot of low frequency effects in the music around 20hz that they used to heighting the panic.

There have been quite a few 4K masters of 16mm movies Released on BD and UHD), they look great too, but like you said it would be minimal.

[DougieJ]

Have pre-ordered the Kimchi one. Delicious artwork.

The straight cut seems wrong to me - watching it in chronological order, wouldn't that greatly diminish the impact of the movie?

If the PQ is much better on the SC one, I'll get that and put the disc into the Kimchi release.

[drush9999]

Originally Posted by DougieJ

The straight cut seems wrong to me - watching it in chronological order, wouldn't that greatly diminish the impact of the movie?

It's like the chronological cut of Memento, probably "fun" to watch afterwards. Irreversible ain't a fun watch though

[fatboyslim142]

They missed a trick not calling this version "Reversible" like Ozon's 2x5 version of 5x2.

[Morriford]

Holy Sh*t! Day one...you never know we may be able to skip blu-ray and go straight to 4k

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by Morriford

Holy Sh*t! Day one...you never know we may be able to skip blu-ray and go straight to 4k

I'd definitely prefer a 4K. Maybe on it's 20th anniversary.

[Eschenpod]

I've heard about this movie and am interested in watching it but don't know if I can stomach the fire extinguisher scene.

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by Eschenpod

I've heard about this movie and am interested in watching it but don't know if I can stomach the fire extinguisher scene.

Oh that's pretty tame compared to another scene.

[drush9999]

Originally Posted by Eschenpod

I've heard about this movie and am interested in watching it but don't know if I can stomach the fire extinguisher scene.

That's a

[Show spoiler]WTF moment

in the normal cut, but

[Show spoiler]cathartic

in the "Straight Cut"

[Scottishguy]

I just don't understand why there is a straight cut. The whole driving theme is we lose more and more of our innocence as we travel through life.

[Kakihara]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

I just don't understand why there is a straight cut. The whole driving theme is we lose more and more of our innocence as we travel through life.

I like the movie the way it is but that theme doesn't diminish just because there is a straight cut. It will just start off with innocence and ends with pure guilt as the running time moves forward.

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by Kakihara

I like the movie the way it is but that theme doesn't diminish just because there is a straight cut. It will just start off with innocence and ends with pure guilt as the running time moves forward.

I guess. But it certainly felt more unique in the reverse. I'll remain open minded. Never good to outright dismiss something till I've seen it.

[montana666]

Originally Posted by drush9999

That's a

[Show spoiler]WTF moment

in the normal cut, but

[Show spoiler]cathartic

in the "Straight Cut"

It is not

[Show spoiler]cathartic at all, because it is the wrong person.

I'm not sure about it, but I think the straight cut will destroy the whole experience here...

[Magyalmar]

The only purpose of the straight cut is to show how good the original cut was.

[MasterCrayola]

Does anyone know if this was finished on film or a DI? Hopefully a new 4K scan but with all the special effects it may be impossible.