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- Booklet (18 pages) features an essay by film scholar David Church.
- Interview (11:39, HD) features producer Marie-Louise Bartholomew, wife of director Nikos Nikolaidis. Discussing the "great love" of her life, the interviewee walks through their various collaborations, becoming a trusted advisor for the helmer, growing closer as their time together intensified. Talk of "Singapore Sling" is offered, with the screenplay written in 1975, taking some time to reach production due to its shocking content. Financial history is revealed, with Nikolaidis working in commercials to fund his projects. The film festival journey of "Singapore Sling" is also recalled.
- Interview (5:23, HD) is a discussion of "Singapore Sling" with cinematographer Aris Stavrou, who isn't exactly patient with the process. The interviewee discusses the creative intent of the film's look, and his relationship with director Nikos Nikolaidis.
- Interview (9:06, HD) is a chat with actor Panos Thanassoulis, who shares his casting story, happy to participate in the project. Expecting a significant challenge, the interviewee was eager to experience the extremity of the writing. Thanassoulis details some elements of the production process, and reflects on the response to the film.
- Interview (12:22, HD) is an exploration of "Singapore Sling" with actress Michele Valley, who recalls her educational experience, eventually finding herself in Paris to investigate theater work. Meeting director Nikos Nikolaidis in 1985, Valley began a creative relationship with the helmer, leading to collaboration on "Singapore Sling." Language issues are highlighted, along with some memories from the shoot, finding Valley dealing with the pressures of intimate scenes.
- "Directing Hell" (80:47, SD) is a 2011 documentary on Nikos Nikolaidis, featuring interviews with creative collaborators and acquaintances. Also included is BTS footage of the subject in motion, overseeing work on his sets.
- Reversible Artwork
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