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THE CRITERION COLLECTION will release Terry Gilliam’s 1980’s dazzling fantasy “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on January 3, 2023.
Inspired by the extravagant exploits of the fabled Baron Munchausen, this spectacle—born of a famously turbulent production—follows the whimsical eighteenth-century nobleman (John Neville) as he embarks on an outlandish quest that takes him from faraway lands to the moon to the belly of a sea monster and beyond, meanwhile waging battle against a vengeful sultan and the tyranny of logic. Packed frame to frame with special effects, mischievous wit, and colorful performances—including a young Sarah Polley as the Baron’s no-nonsense sidekick—the Oscar-nominated “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” is a lavish celebration of the triumph of make-believe over reality.
EXTRAS
Commentary featuring Gilliam and his coscreenwriter, Charles McKeown
Documentary on the making of the film
New video essay by critic and filmmaker David Cairns about the history of the Baron Munchausen character
Behind-the-scenes footage of the film’s special effects, narrated by Gilliam
Deleted scenes with commentary by Gilliam
Storyboards for unfilmed scenes, narrated by Gilliam and McKeown
Original marketing materials including a trailer and electronic-press-kit featurettes, as well as preview cards and advertising proposals read by Gilliam
Miracle of Flight (1974), an animated short film by Gilliam
Episode of The South Bank Show from 1991 on Gilliam
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
PLUS: An essay by critic and author Michael Koresky
SPECS
Video – 4K restoration (1.85:1 aspect ratio) by approved writer-director Terry Gilliam and will feature HDR10 and Dolby Vision grading
Audio – Six-channel DTS-HD Master soundtrack