Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Disk Kino Exclusive Edition)

[qw0aszx]

Disk Kino is going to release Gu Xiaogang's Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains on April 30th as part of their Disk Kino Exclusive series.



- Brand new HD transfer with exclusive color grading for this blu-ray, done by the colorist of this film
- Director Gu Xiaogang's new introduction
- "The Sail of Cinema", a 11-minute short from Gu Xiaogang, with actors reprising their roles from Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (with English subtitles)
- Music Video

[Liersi]

Highly recommended for viewers who like narratives that are not plot driven, but focus on contemplative and careful observation of different characters and perspectives, places and relationships to slowly build the feeling of a rich and connected canvas. Felt incredibly close, human, real and touching. Some absolutely stunningly beautiful imagery and long takes that help build the metaphors for a film that flows like life itself.

IIRC, the title is derived from a famous painting that also features in the film. The film works quite a bit like losing yourself in a captivating mural (or scroll, in this case).

[thisgenius]

Such great news!

[qw0aszx]

Cover art and extras revealed, pre-orders are up.

[darry]

Originally Posted by qw0aszx

Cover art and extras revealed, pre-orders are up.

Zai nali?

[e_d]

Preorders as in MP, or somewhere else?

[darry]

Originally Posted by e_d

Preorders as in MP, or somewhere else?

Probably referring to MP. I think these are on buyoyo eventually, which is easier than MP.

[cerealtofu]

Originally Posted by darry

Probably referring to MP. I think these are on buyoyo eventually, which is easier than MP.

My experience has been the opposite- MP has been fairly straightforward and extremely reliable, while buyoyo's less reliable and difficult to follow up when issues arise. Just my 2cents.

[e_d]

Agreed that Buyoyo is difficult to follow-up with, but they are (mostly) reliable and cheaper. And I got banned from MP for talking negatively about them on here, so...

[apollo828]

Yeah, I think this is going to be the first one I buy from Buyoyo. Sounds like, while not perfect, their shipping has improved in the last couple of years, on top of being significantly cheaper. I don't begrudge the MP people for wanting to make a few bucks. Still, between the speed (or lack thereof) and the significant markup, I think it's time to just go straight to the source, as it were.

[e_d]

Originally Posted by apollo828

Yeah, I think this is going to be the first one I buy from Buyoyo. Sounds like, while not perfect, their shipping has improved in the last couple of years, on top of being significantly cheaper. I don't begrudge the MP people for wanting to make a few bucks. Still, between the speed (or lack thereof) and the significant markup, I think it's time to just go straight to the source, as it were.

That's essentially what I said on here, albeit a bit more strongly worded, and it was enough for them to cut ties with me.

[Vidov]

I never imported a Chinese release. Could anyone give me a link where I can preorder this one? I googled Buyoyo and searched on their site for this release but couldn´t find it.

[darry]

Originally Posted by Vidov

I never imported a Chinese release. Could anyone give me a link where I can preorder this one? I googled Buyoyo and searched on their site for this release but couldn´t find it.

It's not on there yet. It will be later I suspect.

For example, I think this is from the same series: https://www.buyoyo.com/buyoyo/eng/Pr...31308&prtype=0

Originally Posted by e_d

That's essentially what I said on here, albeit a bit more strongly worded, and it was enough for them to cut ties with me.

I get the feeling I'll never do group buy with them. I just signed up and it's too convoluted of a process. I only want to get the Asian movies that are unobtainable but seems if Buyoyo have them I don't need to bother.

[cerealtofu]

Originally Posted by darry

It's not on there yet. It will be later I suspect.

For example, I think this is from the same series: https://www.buyoyo.com/buyoyo/eng/Pr...31308&prtype=0

I think its worth noting that these Diskino releases are limited run, and fairly small amounts I think- that release you linked is sold out after being listed only last July, and will probably not be restocked.

I think somebody at MP has a contact at Diskino, and when you sign up with them you can be fairly sure you're getting one. If you are really set on not missing out (like I am), there's something to be said for that certainty.

[darry]

Originally Posted by cerealtofu

I think its worth noting that these Diskino releases are limited run, and fairly small amounts I think- that release you linked is sold out after being listed only last July, and will probably not be restocked.

I think somebody at MP has a contact at Diskino, and when you sign up with them you can be fairly sure you're getting one. If you are really set on not missing out (like I am), there's something to be said for that certainty.

Yes, it was sold out only a few weeks ago. I got one just before that. So it was in stock for about seven months if you say it was released last July. The one after that from the same series is still available: https://www.buyoyo.com/buyoyo/eng/Pr...33323&prtype=0

I don’t think you have anything to worry about in terms of missing out if you don’t do the group buy.

[e_d]

Worst case scenario, there are places like Taobao it can be purchased from.

[GRD43L]

I'm game.

But what does Disc Kino Exclusive realistically mean for NA customers? Will it be available through Amazon and such?

[apollo828]

Originally Posted by GRD43L

I'm game.

But what does Disc Kino Exclusive realistically mean for NA customers? Will it be available through Amazon and such?

It just means they'll be the only people putting out that particular edition. Your most realistic chances for buying the release are a Media Psychos group buy (slow, overly expensive, weird setup process), Chinese sites that ship to the US (Taobao and Buyoyo - cheaper and quicker but shipping has occasionally been shoddy, especially with Buyoyo, I think), and eBay (total gamble regarding price, shipping, etc.).

[GRD43L]

Originally Posted by apollo828

It just means they'll be the only people putting out that particular edition. Your most realistic chances for buying the release are a Media Psychos group buy (slow, overly expensive, weird setup process), Chinese sites that ship to the US (Taobao and Buyoyo - cheaper and quicker but shipping has occasionally been shoddy, especially with Buyoyo, I think), and eBay (total gamble regarding price, shipping, etc.).

Damn it; that sounds like too much trouble (for me, that is).

Thank you very much for the information!

[GRD43L]

I watched the trailer on YT last night and the scenery was quite beautiful.