Ultra HD Blu-ray has done wonders for this film offering an incredible 2160p Dolby Vision transfer from Studiocanal. You can see how Émilie Dequenne's beautiful red dress is modified if you compare this screencapture from the old master and this screencapture from the new 4K makeover. I’ll say that the purchase is worth alone for the new 88-minute interview with Gans and Jean-Baptiste Thoret, as the French cineaste/filmmaker has aged enough to reflect accurately about his rough experience making the film. but it's been reported that only the colours were tweaked and, purely through the level of finesse they are now able to do, that this could better blend in antiquated effects which still sometimes stand out, but are far better integrated than ever before.

Released in 2001 and directed by Christophe Gans, Brotherhood of the Wolf quickly made a name for itself, thanks to an uncommon blend of horror, martial arts and period drama. The remastered 1080p appears on a BD-50 disc with an additional BD-25 disc for extra bonus features. Soon, the two men find themselves entangled in a web of strange myths and political intrigues where nothing is what it seems and no one can be trusted. Unseen, possessed of enormous strength and a seemingly near-human intelligence, the beast has eluded capture for years.As for advice, Bigueur says important it is to surround yourself with the original creatives when remastering work. In native 4K, HDR even creates the impression that the dynamic range of the visuals is off, which should not be the case.

As Fronsac and Mani investigate the incidents around the area, they become inclined to believe that this ‘beast’ is far from the large wolf many claim it to be and it may, in fact, have a human owner controlling its actions. com is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pay4Later Limited, trading as Deko, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 728646). Frankly, there is enough in it to please everyone -- mind-blowing action scenes, great suspense, a good dose of tastefully done erotica, and even a bit of old-fashioned romance.Commentary One - Christophe Gans recorded this archival audio commentary four years after he had completed Brotherhood of the Wolf and confessed that in that time his state of mind had changed a lot. To see what type of discrepancies exist, you can compare this screencapture from the old master and this screencapture from the new 4K makeover. He also talks of the problems faced during the shoot and waxes philosophical about his work and that of French and genre cinema in general. The rain pouring down during that first fight fully utilizes the height channels with rumbling thunder rolling overhead and the drips, drops, punches, smacks, and groans working the front/center, sides, and rear channels. Appling the curves and power windows via the DaVinci Resolve Advanced Panel ensured I could make quicker and more efficient choices during the DI.

Note: The text below was first used in our review of the exclusive French Blu-ray release of Brotherhood of the Wolf which StudioCanal produced in 2008. The film tends to lean towards the latter, but it’s done with such gumption and incredible style that you can’t help but get swept up. When it came to the Dolby Vision grade, Bigueur was lucky to have the feature’s original colourist, Jean-René Nebot, on hand for support. The commentary with Gans is a rather different affair, with the director talking in great detail about how each scene was put together and what films influenced him. Christophe Gans and Jean-Baptiste Thoret - in this very long filmed conversation Christophe Gans discusses the conception and production of Brotherhood of the Wolf; its genre and stylistic identities; its effect(s) on the mainstream image of French cinema; and how in Mark Dacascos he rediscovered his childhood idol, Bruce Lee.

The first half keeps things simple and this works in its favour, because the film, in essence, is something best appreciated at surface value. The box set has a Blu-ray disc with the shorter Theatrical Cut of Brotherhood of the Wolf, but this is an ancient presentation of it from the DVD era. The rest of the commentary features a lot of technical information about the framing, lensing, special effects, lighting choices, and action choreography, as well as some interesting comments about the impressive cast that was assembled and the reception of the film. At the time, digital colour grading was still a relatively new process, as were the techniques for scanning and digitising film and subsequently mastering back a 35mm film negative for projection. Shot in over 16 locations - with precious little done in an actual studio - the feature absolutely embraces its natural flavouring, taking in those landscapes, the weather, the rain, the mud and the mood.

Cassel is one of France’s biggest movie stars and has appeared in over 100 films, including Irreversible, Black Swan and Eastern Promises. HDR makes some of the shifts slightly more balanced, but the replacement of blues and grays with cyan throughout the film remains easy to identify. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, provide personalised content and advertising, analyse our traffic, and ensure you see more of what you love.Lavishly filmed and thrillingly gripping, Christophe Gans’ film is an irresistible mix of period drama, blood-pumping action and chilling horror.