(aka 'Winter Light')
directed
by Ingmar Bergman
Sweden 1963
Nick Wrigley of http://www.mastersofcinema.com/
Poster
Theatrical Release: February 11th, 1963 - Sweden
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DVD Comparison:
Tartan Region 0 - PAL vs. Criterion - Region 0 - NTSC
(Tartan - Region 0 - PAL - LEFT vs. Criterion - Region 0 - NTSC - RIGHT)
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Distribution |
Tartan DVD Region 0 - PAL |
Criterion
Collection - Spine # 210 Region 0 - NTSC |
Runtime | 1:17:27 (4% PAL speedup) | 1:21:06 |
Video |
137:1
Original Aspect Ratio |
1.37:1
Original Aspect Ratio |
Tartan NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes. |
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Audio | Swedish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) |
Swedish (Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono), DUB: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) |
Subtitles | English, and none | English and none |
Features |
Release Information: Studio: Tartan Video Aspect Ratio:
Edition Details:
Chapters 20 |
Release Information: Studio: Criterion / Home Vision Aspect Ratio:
DVD
Release Date: August 19th, 2003 Chapters 16
Box Set includes the following films:
• Ingmar Bergman Makes a Movie |
Comments: |
The Criterion is sharper, darker, slightly cropped and a shade softer. In direct comparison it appears that the Tartan has been contrast boosted... but it does not seem to have any noticeable artifacts because of this, IF in fact it has. The only evidence that might conclude this is the grain removal from the Tartan in comparison to the Criterion. So it is very hard to know positively if it has or the Criterion has been slightly dampened to hide deficiencies. The Criterion has much better shadow delineation and also shows some very nice film grain. I suspect that these two editions used the same print, but did their own subtle manipulations. What we have is two different, but still very strong DVDs. Now, the aspect ratio: I see Criterion cropping up top and Tartan cropping on the side (left edge)... again impossible to tell which is more incorrect. My eye says Criterion is not totally right, but you may see it differently. The more I look at the captures, the more I feel Criterion has the edge and that is whom we are recommending. The English audio dub seems uncharacteristic for Criterion, but may be welcome for some purchasers. Their Extras are a big plus with essays and video discussions etc. Some may not feel moved enough to swap their Tartan for the Criterion... and that's okay too. |
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Screen Captures
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(Tartan - Region 0 - PAL - TOP vs. Criterion - Region 0 - NTSC - BOTTOM)
Look at the stucco'ed wall to the left - The Criterion shows it superior sharpness.
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Criterion |
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Criterion |
Extras: | Criterion |
Menu: | Criterion |