Has anyone seen Satantango?

[satantangofan]

I'd like to know what you think?

[satantangofan]

I bought a DVD off ebay for about £15. Terrible quality; looks like it's been burned from a well-worn VHS. Still a fantastic film though and an unforgettable experience. The rhythyms and cadences of the film keep playing with your head long after you've watched it. The good news is that Artificial Eye (who have done sterling work with Werckmeister Harmonies & Damnation) are saying that they will be releasing a region 2 DVD in 2006.

[captainofbeef]

UGHHH!!! R1 anyone? How about thinking of us poor Americans once and awhile? Some of us like good movies too!

[satantangofan]

Can't you guys in the U.S get region free DVD players? Pretty much all of the players in the UK are region free. My player is ostensibly an R2 but I've got loads of R1 & R3 discs that it plays without any problems.

[captainofbeef]

I can get a region-free player, but the problem here is that I am 15 years old and have virtually no income. That will change soon though, when I get my job.

[mixed]

I really hope satantango gets a proper release. Their are rumours around that artificial eye will release it sometime this year.

[satantangofan]

captainofbeef said:

I can get a region-free player, but the problem here is that I am 15 years old and have virtually no income. That will change soon though, when I get my job.

I wish you all the very best for this my man

[satantangofan]

mixed said:

I really hope satantango gets a proper release. Their are rumours around that artificial eye will release it sometime this year.

Yep. Artificial Eye emailed me a few weeks ago to say it would hopefully be released in 06.

[mixed]

Thats great news about a release.

[satantangofan]

andruini said:

So, satantangofan, did you watch the film in one sitting??

I've watched it twice. The first time in 2 sittings on 2 consecutive nights; and again over the course of 3-4 nights. I do intend to watch it in one sitting, but it's difficult with young kids, work, a wife who would rather watch paint dry, and my degree stuff. When I get the Artificial Eye DVD I will definately make the time.

[meshuggeth]

My dvd player is not region free

[satantangofan]

meshuggeth said:

My dvd player is not region free

Yeah! That seems to be a major problem for many. Your PC should play any region discs but this is not the best way to watch a 7 hour film! Here's hoping for a R1 release for you guys.

[Nomansvally]

Look what I just found out:

Satantango (3pc) (Ws Sub B&W) (1994) released September 26th 2006. $55.99

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GTJSE4/sr=8-6/qid=1154254482/ref=sr_1_6/002-1483327-3387211?ie=UTF8

[mixed]

That good to know. Bit expensive though. But you are getting 450 mins so I suppose its worth it.

[criterionmaster]

OH thank god. I am so excited, buying it first day!

[agentknight]

I'm definitely buying it too. Eventually.

[mixed]

Hey look, GET EXCITED!

play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/1121412/Satantango/Product.html

[Nomansvally]

Me too, this is the ultimate Christmas present this year!