Dvd update: R2 released by Artificial Eye.

The film was shot in Hi def digital and was visually sumptuous on the large screen, despite the constraints of dvd, compared to Hi Def or Blu-ray the transfer is still gorgeous, certainly good enough for a standard TV. A slight let down in the sound department with only a stereo option, DTS or even 5.1 would have really broadened the experience, certainly clear enough though.

In terms of extras, Artificial Eye have included:

The making of doc, approx 39 mins,

An interview with Nuri Bilge Ceylan which is very interesting though feels drawn out, he answers somewhat uncomfortably in English whereas he would have been far more confident speaking in his native Turkish. approx 25 mins.

An interview with Ebru Ceylan covering some of the same ground but also being more pertinent to her role, approx 15 mins.

It is annoying that the interviewer remains unheard as it is obvious that specific questions are raised. 

Trailers for Climates and Clouds of May.

Turkey Cinemasope, a series of photos from Nuri Bilge Ceylan taken over a four year period, excellent work.

Nuri Bilge Ceylan filmography,

Ebru Ceylan biography.

All in all an excellent package. 

Cheers Trev.