Altered Innocence Discussion Thread

[deatharcana]

Originally Posted by themp3000

Not too surprising but immensely disappointing. It seems like they’ve gone very, very backward since leaving OCN. I’ll be waiting on disc info going forward. I don’t have any room in my budget for BD-Rs anymore. And they or MVD should be more forthcoming with this info going forward, too.

I mean BD-R is cheaper and they're a very, very niche label. They can't justify spending thousands for discs that aren't moving.

[Nitroes]

Video nasty

I detest BD-R it's not a Blu-ray™. They don't have a licence to use that logo.

I have bought maybe 2 in all these years since Blu-ray and I suppose if it's something I absolutely must have then I will buy it but getting the digital file off it as a backup. You also know it's not going to be a massive file keeping it single layer is another cost saving. Cheap out. It has a pressed DVD disc in Spain so I'll be keeping my eyes open.


Forcing a last resort choice is not a good offereing to your customers.

The figures must not be adding up for them sadly.

[MifuneFan]

Altered Innocence will be releasing a 2-Film set of films directed by Danish director Bille August on October 28th:

Angst By August: Zappa & Twist And Shout

Danish director Billie August's (Academy Award and Palme D'or winning director of Pelle the Conqueror) coming-of-age dramas, Zappa (1983) and Twist and Shout (1984), offer a tender yet unflinching vision of adolescent passion, cruelty, and discovery set to the sounds of early rock 'n' roll. Overlooked for decades, these gorgeously photographed and dramatically nuanced films - breathtaking in their candor and heartbreaking in their sincerity - are here for rediscovery in stunning new transfers, along with newly produced bonus features, that help bring August's powerful films to audiences anew.

Zappa

Three young boys, Bjørn (Adam Tønsberg), Steen (Peter Reichhardt), and Mulle (Morton Hoff), navigate the transition from boyhood to adolescence in Billie August's stunning, period drama. Steen and Bjørn have formed their own small gang, and invite Mulle to join, but humiliation, cruelty, and violence follow as Steen leads Bjørn further into his loveless, frustrated, and, ultimately, sadistic world. Gentle, funny, honest, and fearlessly dark, Zappa is a richly textured and unforgettable, novelesque film.

Twist and Shout

Denmark's biggest indigenous hit at the time of its release, Twist and Shout once again follows Bjørn (Adam Tønsbrerg). During the explosion of Beatlemania in Europe, Bjørn plays drums in a rock 'n' roll band while Erik (Lars Simonsen) must care for his mentally ill mother. Amid the excitement of music, romance, and sex, the young men must confront the harsh realities of the adult world in director Billie August's stark and beautiful film.

Extras

• New Interview with Director Billie August
• Secrets in the Soul: The Coming-of-Age Films of Bille August - A Video Essay by Jordan Cronk
• New Compilation Trailer
• Other Trailers
• Danish Language 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio
• English & Spanish Subtitles
• Region-A Locked

[Bradsdadg]

Angst by August is now up for preorder on Diabolik for anyone interested. I grabbed a copy, though I noticed this one doesn't come with a slipcover. Either way though, will be glad to have the films and give em a watch:

https://diabolikdvd.com/product/angs...-ray-preorder/

[MifuneFan]

Fun City Editions / Altered Innocence sale at Diabolik DVD from August 25th to September 1st:

https://diabolikdvd.com/product-category/sale/djs/

Here are some things you should note….

1. If a sale title you want is out of stock you can feel safe in knowing that we will be ordering everything we need from the warehouse consistently during the sale
2. The sale is during this period only and not good for past purchases (BUT if you just ordered or your order is in preorder or you just ordered an included title, drop us an email and we will work it out)
3. All orders will ship in full when all items are in stock, so if you order a preorder title along with your sale items, you will receive everything when the final title in your order is released. If you prefer not to wait, you should place multiple orders as we are unable to make shipping exceptions during the sale
4. We cannot combine or add sale titles to older orders
5. Please allow at least a week for your order to be processed during the sale. The extra volume clogs things up a bit and we would rather not skimp on the time we spend making sure the orders are packed well. We won’t be able to answer any “ORDER STATUS” emails during the sale.
6. These titles aren’t 40 or 50% off, what gives? Sale prices are given to us based on the SRP of the title. 40 or 50% off our normal price would be amazing, but sadly, that is not what we are able to offer. We are grateful to be able to offer these sale prices to you so please enjoy !
7. Titles and Pricing Are Set by the Label
8. All of the Sale Titles are Available here
9. See Number 1

[hawkikwah]

Do we know which versions have slipcovers in the Diabolik sale?