The Werner Herzog Collection
Product ID: 54760333
WERNER HERZOG COLLECTION (8-DISC Blu-ray BOX SET)The Werner Herzog Collection an extensive Blu-ray box set compiling 18 films from the legendary German director. Features digitally remastered High Definition presentations of classics such as Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972); The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974); Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979) and Fitzcarraldo (1982) plus many of Herzog's hugely acclaimed short films. Extras include Jack Bond's long-unseen South Bank Show on Herzog from 1982 and Les Blank's Burden of Dreams.Contents The Unprecedented Defence of the Fortress Deutschkreuz (1967)Last Words (1968)Precautions Against Fanatics (1969)Handicapped Future (1970)Fata Morgana (1971)Land Of Silence and Darkness (1971)Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972)The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (1975)Heart of Glass (1976)How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck (1976)Stroszek (1977)Nosferatu, the Vampyre (1979)Woyzeck (1979)Huie's Sermon (1980)God's Angry Man (1980)Fitzcarraldo (1982)Cobre Verde (1987)Special featuresAll films remastered to High DefinitionAlternative German and English versions of selected titlesFull-length audio commentaries with Werner Herzog on selected titlesOptional 5.1. German and English audio on selected titlesNosferatu On set documentary (1979, 13 mins)Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe (Les Blank, 1980, 21 mins)Burden of Dreams (Les Blank, 1982, 95 mins)Guardian Lecture with Werner Herzog (1988, 83 mins, audio only)The South Bank Show: Werner Herzog (Jack Bond, 1982, 56 mins)Original trailers on selected filmsStills galleries on selected filmsIllustrated booklet with extensive essay by Laurie Johnson; full film creditsGermany, France, Peru, Ghana | 1967-1987 | black & white, and colour | German language, with optional English subtitles, English language | 1391 minutes (+ extras) | Original aspect ratios 1.33:1, 1.66:1 and 1.85:1 | BD50 x 8 | PAL | PCM mono and stereo audio (48k/24-bit), 5.1 DTS-HD master audio (640kbps) | Region B Blu-ray Review: How Herzog should be experienced - This is one of the best box sets I've ever owned. Granted, the packaging is kind of flimsy and the disc holders are unusual, but overall the content is what's really important; the transfers are beautiful, the sound is great, and the subtitles are poetic. I own the Shout Factory set as well, and the BFI blows it away in terms of picture quality. The only reason to get the Shout set is for the films not included with this release. Bottom Line, 6 stars for the content and it's quality, 2 stars for the packaging. Review: Astounding - What can i say about this amazing collection that has not already been said. Arrived in mint condition. If your a fan of Herzog's films then this is a must buy.
| ASIN | B00I7TXG7U |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 - 1.33:1 |
| Audio Description: | English, German |
| Best Sellers Rank | 23,747 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 3,922 in Box Sets (DVD & Blu-ray) 7,717 in Drama (DVD & Blu-ray) 8,459 in Blu-ray |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (240) |
| Director | Werner Herzog |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Language | English (Dolby Digital 1.0), German (Dolby Digital 1.0) |
| Manufacturer reference | 5035673011928 |
| Media Format | Blu-ray, Box set, Dolby |
| Number of discs | 8 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.7 x 11.9 x 16.1 cm; 400 g |
| Release date | 25 Aug. 2014 |
| Run time | 23 hours and 11 minutes |
| Studio | Bfi |
| Subtitles: | English |
N**Y
How Herzog should be experienced
This is one of the best box sets I've ever owned. Granted, the packaging is kind of flimsy and the disc holders are unusual, but overall the content is what's really important; the transfers are beautiful, the sound is great, and the subtitles are poetic. I own the Shout Factory set as well, and the BFI blows it away in terms of picture quality. The only reason to get the Shout set is for the films not included with this release. Bottom Line, 6 stars for the content and it's quality, 2 stars for the packaging.
A**N
Astounding
What can i say about this amazing collection that has not already been said. Arrived in mint condition. If your a fan of Herzog's films then this is a must buy.
F**P
No Signs of life and Even Dwarfs Started Small
great set but some unforgivable omissions not including Sign of Life and Even Dwarfs Started Small leaves a big gap in a great set .
T**N
One out of the box!
As a long time follower of Herzog this is pure manna from heaven. Beautifully packaged by BFI it is surely a welcome collectors item, and a bargain to boot!
J**E
Fantastic! He's one of a kind
Fantastic! He's one of a kind. Nobody else makes films anything like these. The quality of the picture and sound is great. If you're a fan of Werner Herzog, this set is a must.
M**L
Wrath of God is amazing BFİ version of Werner HERZOG Collection is superb
Perfectly designed cover with taken scene from Fitzcarraldo, Aguirré, Wrath of God is amazing BFİ version of Werner HERZOG Collection is superb, so far the best available content of the Director, Higly recommended
E**R
A great set - worth the price - bargain!
Bargain for whats included - I had only seen "Fittzcarraldo" prior to purchase so it has been an adventure. Great transfers and extras. Some films left me cold (Nosferatu/Heart of Glass) while others are genuine masterpieces (Stroczek) - recommended.
M**.
like book flaps
Whats all this fuss about the enclosure…..like book flaps, are meant as a placement for the booklet. I suspect BFI will one day redesign the insert cover and make space for the booklet. BRAVO BFI!
M**O
Excellent selection of the films of an important director with a social conscience
N**M
I own four of Herzog's films in the Studiocanal/Arthouse releases. All of them are technically disappointing and outdated, often with excessive noise reduction, especially the wonderful "Nosferatu". But I bought the box for the films mainly, not expecting much technically. I first checked Nosferatu: Incredible, totally new imagery, grain for grain, and wonderful colour grading. I would have happily paid the price of the box for this film alone. "Aguirre" next - clearly improved imagery, although the old version was already much better than Nosferatu. I checked the booklet and the companies stated therein responsible for the "presentations". All high end and very obviously masters of their craft. Upshot: ALL the films presented here in 2K scans by Alpha Omega Digital from the best source materials available, graded at Deluxe Soho. Criterion could not have done better. But BFI could have done much better in the marketing on Amazon. Now, exciting times ahead watching alltime favorites and discovering new ones by one of the most interesting and prolific filmmaker in the history of cinema. Cancel your Netflix subscription for the next four months and get and watch this instead.
F**E
シレッと売ってますが、パッケージ右上のマークBFIは、British Film Instituteの略称です。つまりUK盤つー事っす。コードAの日本では通常、再生出来ませーん。
G**P
I now know how to haul a paddlesteamer over a hill in the Amazon in order to make money so that I can put an opera on for the locals. I will update my review after the performance.
T**A
Una magnífica colección de títulos.
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