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I'd bet that most people who consider themselves cinephiles have probably never actually sat through Robert Wiene's 1920 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,
and that's a pity as it's the progenitor of so much of later cinema.
Eureka!, the UK entity that's released so many interesting films is behind this 4k example of early cinema, and it's a treasure trove of wonderful extras for those studying the era.
Comparing it to the Kino Blu-ray release comes down to which score one might prefer, as there are three. One on Kino, and two different ones on the Eureka! 4k. Personally, I'm preferring what I'm hearing on Eureka!
While both are derived from the same restoration, each has different extras. And both have more than enough to give those who desire to learn enough to get them digging deeper.
But the big question for me, especially as we've been discussing how and if The Johnstown Flood might work in 4k over Blu-ray, is one of practicality.
Aside from better compression in the Eureka!, there really is very little difference between the two - even acknowledging the fact that aside of the first reel, the majority of Caligari is derived from 1919 OCN stock.
Aside from the first reel, the film is very fine-grained, with wonderful detail and a superb gray scale, but you get that via the Blu-ray.
If one desires a copy of the film, and has nothing, I'd go for the 4k, but if you already have the Kino, or simply want ease of ordering here in the Colonies, the Kino should suffice.
That noted the Eureka! arrives in a beautiful hard paper box and a 100 page perfect bound softcover book.
Worth the 30 Pounds UK?
Yes.
Image - 4.25
Audio – N/A (Multiple scores)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 3
Upgrade from Blu-ray - If you're a scholar of early horror or German cinema, and desire the additional extras
Highly Recommended
RAH
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and that's a pity as it's the progenitor of so much of later cinema.
Eureka!, the UK entity that's released so many interesting films is behind this 4k example of early cinema, and it's a treasure trove of wonderful extras for those studying the era.
Comparing it to the Kino Blu-ray release comes down to which score one might prefer, as there are three. One on Kino, and two different ones on the Eureka! 4k. Personally, I'm preferring what I'm hearing on Eureka!
While both are derived from the same restoration, each has different extras. And both have more than enough to give those who desire to learn enough to get them digging deeper.
But the big question for me, especially as we've been discussing how and if The Johnstown Flood might work in 4k over Blu-ray, is one of practicality.
Aside from better compression in the Eureka!, there really is very little difference between the two - even acknowledging the fact that aside of the first reel, the majority of Caligari is derived from 1919 OCN stock.
Aside from the first reel, the film is very fine-grained, with wonderful detail and a superb gray scale, but you get that via the Blu-ray.
If one desires a copy of the film, and has nothing, I'd go for the 4k, but if you already have the Kino, or simply want ease of ordering here in the Colonies, the Kino should suffice.
That noted the Eureka! arrives in a beautiful hard paper box and a 100 page perfect bound softcover book.
Worth the 30 Pounds UK?
Yes.
Image - 4.25
Audio – N/A (Multiple scores)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 3
Upgrade from Blu-ray - If you're a scholar of early horror or German cinema, and desire the additional extras
Highly Recommended
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate, HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
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