Farewell My Concubine (1993)

Description

Farewell My Concubine (1993)

Criterion Collection | 171 min (director’s cut) | Not Rated | Blu-ray Release: July 23, 2024
Genres: Drama, Romance, Historical

Video Quality

• Format: 1080p Blu-ray (AVC, Region A) sourced from the 4K restoration

• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

  • The HD disc uses the same pristine new 4K restoration, delivering rich colors, deep contrast, and finely detailed visuals—better than any previous Blu-ray editions

Audio Quality

• Track: Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5)

  • Immersive surround mix enhances ambient and musical elements, maintaining crystal-clear dialogue throughout

Special Features

• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

  • New conversation: Cultural studies scholar Michael Berry with producer Janet Yang

  • Archival making-of documentary (2003)

  • 1993 interview: Chen Kaige with Charlie Rose

  • Original theatrical trailer

  • Essay booklet by Pauline Chen

  • Includes director’s cut version

Cast

Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li, Lu Qi, Ying Da, Ge You

Summary

This Blu-ray is the definitive high-definition version of Farewell My Concubine, offering stunning visuals and atmospheric audio from the new 4K restoration. With a thoughtful but not overwhelming extras package, it’s absolutely rental-worthy and essential for fans of the film or world cinema.

OVERALL RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) — Top-tier Rental