14th August 2005 09:40:00
Second Run DVD
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Launching this Summer Second Run is a new UK-based DVD company specialising in the release of important and award-winning films from all around the world.
The films encompass many genres and languages and what Second Run believes distinguishes them is their quality and their ethos. They are niche-market films which they hope anyone who seriously cares about cinema would want in their collection - but which, crucially, have never before been available anywhere in the world on DVD; and now are, additionally, being presented with English subtitles.
DVDTimes already has plans to cover Second Run's launch titles so expect reviews to appear over the next couple of weeks. For now though, here is more from the press release including full details on their initial August 2005 line-up...
Each Second Run film is our personal selection reflecting significant films which we love and care about, and which we believe should be seen by others for their quality and importance.
Every Second Run release is re-mastered to the best possible sound and picture quality and, wherever possible, incorporates a range of original extras. Our films will always appear in their original aspect ratio and in their original language version with English subtitles only.
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The films encompass many genres and languages and what Second Run believes distinguishes them is their quality and their ethos. They are niche-market films which they hope anyone who seriously cares about cinema would want in their collection - but which, crucially, have never before been available anywhere in the world on DVD; and now are, additionally, being presented with English subtitles.
DVDTimes already has plans to cover Second Run's launch titles so expect reviews to appear over the next couple of weeks. For now though, here is more from the press release including full details on their initial August 2005 line-up...
Each Second Run film is our personal selection reflecting significant films which we love and care about, and which we believe should be seen by others for their quality and importance.
Every Second Run release is re-mastered to the best possible sound and picture quality and, wherever possible, incorporates a range of original extras. Our films will always appear in their original aspect ratio and in their original language version with English subtitles only.
Other 'Second Run DVD' content
Polish Cinema Classics
Second Run adds a quartet of Polish classics by Wajda, Munk, Kawalerowicz, and Janusz Morgenstern to its catalog
Liverpool
Lisandro Alonso's first UK DVD thanks to the wonderful folk at Second Run.
Red Psalm (Még kér a nép)
Second Run continues its celebration of Miklos Jancso with one of the Hungarian director's most essential films
Our Beloved Month of August
Second Run invite us to experience the Portuguese summertime.
Father (Apa)
With Star Wars likely to be garnering all the attention this week spare a thought for the little guy.
Szindbád
Second Run's finest release to date?
The Lighthouse (Mayak)
Second Run again deserves praise for releasing this debut film set against the backdrop of war in the Caucasus region
Larks on a String (Skrivanci na niti)
Second Run's latest release, a Czech film from the director of Closely Observed Trains that was banned for 20 years
A Blonde in Love
Milos Forman's international breakthrough comes to UK DVD via Second Run and is reviewed by clydefro.
All White in Barking/Men of the City: Two Films by Marc Isaacs
A pair of immensely valuable works from documentary maker Marc Isaacs are now on DVD via Second Run
Morgiana
Surreal and dipped in elements of horror, Second Run's latest is a perfect treat for this time of the year.
The Frantisek Vlacil Collection
Second Run gathers its excellent editions of the Czech director's work and adds the portrait film Sentiment as a bonus
Adelheid
Lovers divided by language and power and the reality of ideas in this brilliant find by Second Run
The Unpolished (Die Unerzogenen)
A girl on the cusp of womanhood must deal with her irresponsible, drug-dealing parents in this new Second Run release.
Diamonds of the Night (Demanty noci)
Second Run once again bring a major title to the marketplace in a quality edition and at an affordable price.
The Valley of the Bees
Second Run follow up their 2007 release of Frantisek Vlácil's Marketa Lazarová with his subsequent feature, The Valley of the Bees, another bleak glimpse into the harsh realities of the 13th century. Out this week.
Black Snow
The latest from Second Run, another excellent release in the shape of Xie Fei's 1990 snapshot of Chinese society.
Gaea Girls / Shinjuku Boys
The latest from Second Run, a Kim Longinotto double bill exploring the worlds of Japanese female wrestling and female-to-male transsexuals. Anthony Nield reviews...
Blood (O Sangue)
Second Run has brought out the debut feature from Portuguese director Pedro Costa, marking the first release on DVD in either the UK or stateside for this acclaimed filmmaker.
Diary for My Children (Napló gyermekeimnek)
Diary for My Children is the first of Márta Mészáros's autobiographical trilogy about a young woman's coming of age in post-war Hungary. Gary Couzens reviews Second Run's DVD.
Diary for My Children (Second Run) in September
Second Run DVD presents the first of Márta Mészáros’ renowned trilogy of ‘Diary’ films on UK DVD this September...
Three Films by Marc Isaacs
Three wonderful, humane documentary features from British director Marc Isaacs are treated to a fine DVD release from Second Run. Noel Megahey reviews.
Daisies (Sedmikrásky)
A defiant, cataclysmically fun Czech film populated by pretty colors and cute girls can now be seen in just about the best release imaginable thanks to Second Run.
Three films by Marc Isaacs in June
Second Run DVD presents three films by filmmaker Marc Isaacs on UK DVD at the end of June...
Daisies (Sedmikrásky) in June
Second Run DVD presents you with a satirical and irreverent story of rebellion from Czechoslovakia in June...
