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4K BLU-RAY DISC - THEATRICAL CUT
- Commentary - this audio commentary with Bernardo Bertolucci, producer Jeremy Thomas, screenwriter Mark Peploe, and composer-actor Ryuichi Sakamato was produced by Mark Rance between 2003 and 2007. It offers an in-depth analysis of the film and its production history. It also appears on the Criterion Blu-ray release of The Last Emperor.
BLU-RAY DISC ONE - BONUS FEATURES
- Commentary - this audio commentary with Bernardo Bertolucci, producer Jeremy Thomas, screenwriter Mark Peploe, and composer-actor Ryuichi Sakamato was produced by Mark Rance between 2003 and 2007. It offers an in-depth analysis of the film and its production history. It also appears on the Criterion Blu-ray release of The Last Emperor.
- The Italian Traveler, Bernardo Bertolucci - this archival documentary, produced by Fernand Moszkowicz, assistant director on Last Tango in Paris, examines Bernardo Bertolucci's geographic influences and their representation in his work. A large section of the documentary is dedicated on the production of The Last Emperor. In French, Italian, and English, with English subtitles where necessary. (54 min).
- Postcards From China - presented here is raw footage from Bernardo Bertolucci's trip to China in 1985, where he researched landscapes, faces, and atmosphere. The footage, which was shot by Bertolucci, can be viewed with an optional audio commentary. In Italian, with English subtitles. (8 min).
- Bernardo Bertolucci's Chinese Adventure - this archival documentary chronicles the production of The Last Emperor. It was made by Paolo Brunatto on the set of The Last Emperor in 1986. In Italian and English, with English subtitles where necessary. (51 min).
- Making The Last Emperor - this archival documentary gathers interviews with cinematographer Vittorio Storaro, editor Gabriella Cristiani, costume designer James Acheson, and art director Gianni Silverstri, who worked closely with the late production designer "Nando" Scarfiotti. In Italian and English, with English subtitles where necessary. (46 min).
- The Southbank Show - presented here is an archival episode of Britain's The Southbank Show, shot on location in Beijing, which focuses on the conception and production of The Last Emperor. In English and Mandarin, with English subtitles where necessary. (67 min).
- David Byrne - in this archival program, composer David Byrne discusses his contribution to The Last Emperor. The program was produced for Criterion in New York City in 2007. In English, not subtitled. (26 min).
- Beyond the Forbidden City - in this archival program, cultural historian Ian Buruma discusses China's more recent history and some of the key events and figures that impacted the life and reign of Pu Yi. In English, not subtitled. (46 min).
- The Late Show: Face to Face - presented here is an archival episode of the British television arts magazine The Late Show: Face to Face in which host Jeremy Isaacs discuses with Bernardo Bertolucci his Oscar award for The Last Emperor. The episode was broadcast in 1989. In English, not subtitled. (31 min).
- Trailer - presented here is a vintage trailer for The Last Emperor. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
BLU-RAY DISC TWO - TV VERSION
- TV Version - presented in English, with optional English SDH subtitles. DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. 1080p. (218 min).
- Booklet - an illustrated booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Thomson, a reminiscence by Bernardo Bertolucci, interviews with production designer Ferdinando Scarfiotti and actor Ying Ruocheng, and an essay by Fabien S. Gerard, as well as technical credits.
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