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S E A R C H D V D B e a v e r

Directed by Isabella Eklöf
Denmark | Netherlands | Sweden 2018

This controversial drama, passed fully uncut by the BBFC, tells the story of the trophy girlfriend of a Danish drug lord who sets a dangerous game in motion when she seeks the attention of another man whilst on vacation in the Turkish Riviera. Included in the Hollywood Reporter's list of the 'Best 20 Films from Sundance 2018', and in IndieWire's list of Sundance standouts that deserve to find distribution, the film has met with critical acclaim all around the world. Director Isabella Eklöf was also selected in the '10 Directors to Watch' list by IndieWire.

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Sascha, the young and beautiful trophy girlfriend of a Danish drug lord, arrives at his holiday villa in the seaside town of Bodrum, on the Turkish Riviera, where she is welcomed into his inner circle. Under the summer sun, she lives a carefree dream of luxury and fun until she meets Tomas, a Dutch traveler trying to discover himself.

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Theatrical Release: January 21st, 2018 (Sundance Film Festival)

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Review: Anti-Worlds Releasing - Region FREE - Blu-ray

Box Cover		CLICK to order from: Coming to the US on Blu-ray March 6th, 2020
Distribution	Anti-Worlds Releasing - Region FREE - Blu-ray
Runtime	1:32:02.016
Video	2.39:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 42,342,445,894 bytes Feature: 27,707,760,192 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.85 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
Bitrate Blu-ray:
Audio	DTS-HD Master Audio Danish 3359 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 3359 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 768 kbps / 24-bit)
Subtitles	English, English (SDH), None
Features	Release Information: Studio: Anti-Worlds Releasing 2.39:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-ray Disc Size: 42,342,445,894 bytes Feature: 27,707,760,192 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.85 Mbps Codec: MPEG-4 AVC Video Edition Details: • On 'Holiday' (2020, 19:38): in-depth interview with writer-director Isabella Eklöf on the creation and production of her debut feature • Q&A with Isabella Eklöf (2019, 28:46): the filmmaker in discussion with critic Lizzie Francke, recorded at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts • Deleted scene (3:01) • Willy Kyrklund. (2002, 10:32): short documentary portrait of the acclaimed author and poet, directed by Eklöf • Theatrical trailer (1:51) • Limited edition exclusive 28-page booklet containing new writing on the film by Anna Bogutskaya, an interview with Isabella Eklöf by Addy Fong, and film credits • Limited edition of 3,000 copies Blu-ray Release Date: February 24th, 2019 Transparent Blu-ray Case Chapters 10

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NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

ADDITION: Anti-Worlds Releasing Blu-ray (January 2020): the new label 'Anti-Worlds Releasing' have transferred Isabella Eklöf's Holiday to Blu-ray. It is cited as being "Classified fully uncut by the BBFC". The 2.39:1 framed image is transferred on a dual-layered disc with a max'ed out bitrate. It looks very strong with many naturally lit scenes shot, predominantly on the 'Turkish Riviera'. Color are rich, bright and deep, contrast well-layered and the 1080P exports a consistent, clean and appealing image.

On their Blu-ray, Anti-Worlds Releasing use a DTS-HD Master 5.1 surround track (24-bit) in the original Danish language (with some French and English). There is some less-demonstrative separation and a score by the Danish film composer, sound designer and musician Martin Dirkov, adding some contemplative layers to the presentation with such tracks as Sinnerman, and Ostesangen. There is other music in the film by Morten Hemmingsen, Raske Penge, and Takykardia etc. that carries some depth. Anti-Worlds Releasing offer optional English subtitles and English (SDH) on their Region FREE Blu-ray.

The Anti-Worlds Releasing Blu-ray includes On 'Holiday' a new 20-minute in-depth interview with writer-director Isabella Eklöf on the creation and production of her debut feature. There is a 1/2 hour Q&A with Isabella Eklöf from 2019 where the filmmaker in discussion with critic Lizzie Francke, recorded at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts. We get a short deleted scene, theatrical trailer and Eklöf's 2002 short documentary portrait of the acclaimed author and poet Willy Kyrklund. The package contains a limited edition (3,000 copies) exclusive 28-page booklet containing new writing on the film by Anna Bogutskaya, an interview with Isabella Eklöf by Addy Fong, and film credits.

I found Holiday uncomfortable where I didn't fully embrace the denial fantasy of the Sascha character. This is obviously the intent of Isabella Eklöf's to maintain a tension that eventually explodes in a kind of unburdened satisfaction. I was always interested and watched with this unfold with anticipation. The Anti-Worlds Blu-ray is at a highly adept standard - a compelling, lesser-seen, film with a great presentation and revealing supplements. I'm very keen to see more from this new label and more from Eklöf. Recommended.

Gary Tooze