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Title:
Memories of murder [DVD video]
Edition:
Director-approved two-DVD special edition.
Publication Date:
2021
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Criterion Collection, [2021]

©2021
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (131 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded booklet (12 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm).
Abstract:
"Based on the true story of a string of serial killings that rocked a rural community in the 1980s, a local officer reluctantly joins forces with a seasoned Seoul detective to investigate the crimes, leading each man on a wrenching, yearslong odyssey of failure and frustration that will drive him to the existential edge." -- Provided by publisher.
General Note:
Based on a true story.

Based on the play "Come to see me" by Kwang-rim Kim.

Features: two 2003 commentaries featuring Bong and members of the cast and crew, plus a new commentary featuring critic Tony Rayns; new interview with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro; new interview with Bong about the real-life serial killer who inspired the film; documentary from 2004 on the making of the film; deleted scenes with optional audio commentary by Bong; new interview with film scholar Jeff Smith on the use of sound in Bong's work; Incoherence : a 1994 student film by Bong with a new introduction by the director; teaser; trailer; TV spot.

Accompanying booklet includes an essay by critic and novelist Ed Park.

5.1 surround, wide screen 1.85:1.

Wide screen.
Performers:
Kang-ho Song, Kim Sang-kyung, Roe-ha Kim, Jae-ho Song, Byun Hee-Bong.
Technical Details:
DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.85:1) ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 Dolby stereo.
Geographic Term:
Language:
Korean
Additional Language:
In Korean or dubbed English, with optional subtitles in English.

Closed-captioned.
Audience:
MPAA rating: Not rated.
Holds: