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Crash 1996 Uncut4/27/2021
Debuting at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Special Jury Prize, the film has sustained a cult audience due to its unique story and, of course, the controversy that comes with any film that depicts sexual situations that are instigated by violence.Now, almost a quarter-century after its premiere, Crash is getting a brand-new 4K restoration and a spot at this years Venice Film Festival.Recorded Picture Company and Turbine Media Group have completed work on their 4K restoration of Crash that was supervised by the films writer-director Cronenberg and director of photography Peter Suschitzky.
Perhaps best of all, the 4K restoration is the uncut, NC-17 version of the film. As mentioned, the film has been selected to screen at this years Italian festival and will then look for worldwide distribution afterward. For those that arent familiar with Cronenbergs cult-classic, Crash tells the story of James Ballard and his wife Catherine, who are on the hunt for authentic experiences. They cross paths with a scientist that seeks sexual fulfillment by crashing cars. Crash is based on the novel by author J.G. Ballard. Strange to think that this movie needed restoration, said Cronenberg. Just emphasizes the fragility of our beautiful art form, but also its resilience. Crash 1996 Uncut Full Glory AfterWonderful to see it and hear it in its full glory after its loving resurrection by Turbine. Recorded Picture Companys Jeremy Thomas added, Delighted that this meticulous restoration, done by Turbine and supervised by David Cronenberg and Peter Suschitzky, will be available for people who loved the film and new audiences, and fans of David Cronenberg and J.G. Ballard. And for those film geeks out there that are curious how the 4K restoration was created, the uncut Crash was created based on the original negative of the film. Multiple film experts were brought in to oversee the transfer and ensure that nothing was lost in the conversion. This meticulous approach helped preserve grain structure and detail. For those not attending Venice, well make sure to keep an eye on when the 4K restoration will get a formal release around the world. ![]() And no, Im sorry I didnt know Lucas was a protege of Coppola. For a 1996 movie, I expect that its just a new scan and color grading. There is less body horror than is usual for him, so you wont see anyone plugging weird animals into their spinal column or giving handjobs to giant cockroaches. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.
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