-BJAcclaimed Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier's 1994 supernatural mini-series The Kingdom: Series One is coming to Region 1 DVD from Koch Releasing. The complete five hour series - the basis for Stephen King's Stateside remake "Kingdom Hospital" - will be presented in 1.33:1 fullscreen and Danish Dolby Digital Stereo with English subtitles. Bonus materials will include an audio commentary with Lars Von Trier, behind-the-scenes footage, TV spots directed by Von Trier and a trailer. Look for The Kingdom to street on November 8th with a retail price of $34.98.
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The von Trier, et al. commentaries on the excellent Danish release of Riget/The Kingdom I & II are on selected scenes only. I would expect these to be ported over to the US release.
I found the series to be very enjoyable. In fact, I liked it much more than any of the four von Trier films I've seen (Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, The Element of Crime).
I found the series to be very enjoyable. In fact, I liked it much more than any of the four von Trier films I've seen (Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Dogville, The Element of Crime).
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There is a manufacturing error that seems to affect all copies of disc two. I experienced the same problem on two different sets and I have seen it mentioned on numerous forums. Both copies I tried froze on Chapter Six of Episode 3 (in the Archives) and then they would briefly take me to a scene that is from Episode1 on the other disc (!) before they locked up completely.
Does anyone have the contact information for Koch Lorber?
I would not recommend buying this set until they correct the error.
Does anyone have the contact information for Koch Lorber?
I would not recommend buying this set until they correct the error.
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Same here. What the hell did they think the problem was, anyway? And now they're pissing away money sending out additional defective copies to people, which would almost be funny if it weren't such a disappointment.dfloyd wrote:I received the replacement yesterday - same packaging - same problem.
UPDATE:
So there you have it. What a mess. You have to admire their dedication, however tempered by error it may be.Thanks for your email. It was fixed and somehow our shipping department sent the wrong copies to some people. I have sent corrected ones in the mail to everyone again today.
Once Again, we apologize for the inconvenience.
Best,
Jason
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If you can play R2 PAL, why not get the Danish edition from CD Wow? I'm very happy with mine! Fully English-friendly (specs here).