The Last Emperor 3D Blu-ray (1987) [Region B Locked] [Theatrical Cut only]

[Oscar Rothman]

The Cannes Film Festival today announced the 23 film screening in the tenth edition of its Cannes Classics sidebar, which screens restored films that the festival deems essential to the history of the medium. Highlights include Satyajit Ray's "Charulata: The Lonely Wife," Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Last Emperor 3D," and Billy Wilder's "Fedora."

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Oscar-winning producer and Recorded Picture Company boss Jeremy Thomas has revealed details of his plans for the 3D version of Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Last Emperor (1987).

“I’ve done a beautiful 4K 3D version of The Last Emperor under the tutelage of Bernardo (Bertolucci) and (cinematographer Vittorio) Storaro,” Thomas commented.

“It’s perfect, beautiful, ands it makes the film look incredible.”

The 3D version, nearing completion, has been done in collaboration with visual effects specialists Prime Focus.

Thomas is now plotting how to ensure the 3D version will be shown in China.

“There is a very big audience in China for this film,” Thomas said.

The Recorded Picture Company boss will travel to China to negotiate the release of the film in person. “You need to go there. You need to go and see and talk to people.”

Release arrangements are also yet to be set for elsewhere for the 3D Last Emperor. Thomas suggested distributors who handled the film first time round are in pole position, as long as they can deliver “proper” cinemas.

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