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Euro-London Films
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski’s first feature is a brilliant psychological thriller that many critics still consider among his greatest work. The story is simple, yet the implications of its characters’ emotions and actions are profound. When a young hitchhiker joins a couple on a weekend yacht trip, psychological warfare breaks out as the two men compete for the woman’s attention. A storm forces the small crew below deck, and tension builds to a violent climax. With stinging dialogue and a mercilessly probing camera, Polanski creates a disturbing study of fear, humiliation, sexuality, and aggression. This remarkable directorial debut won Polanski worldwide acclaim, a place on the cover of Time, and his first Oscar nomination.
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Format:
DVD
Discs:
DVD-9 (1 Disc)
DVD-5 (1 Disc)
Total: 2 Discs
Regions:
1/2/3/4/5/6 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
Audio Options:
Polish Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Resolution:
480p/29.97
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Interview, Short Film, Gallery, Insert
- Video interview with director Roman Polanski and co-screenwriter, Jerzy Skolimowski
- Collection of Roman Polanski’s short films from 1957-1962, including: Murder, Teeth Smile, Break up the Dance, Two Men and a Wardrobe, The Lamp, When Angels Fall, The Fat and the Lean, and Mammals
- A collection of rare publicity and production stills
- Insert featuring an essay by Peter Cowie
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Release Credits
Producer: Karen Stetler
Artwork: Eva Wah
Release Notes on Restoration
Knife in the Water
Knife in the Water is presented in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1. On widescreen televisions, black bars will appear on the left and right of the image to maintain the proper screen format. This new high-definition digital transfer was created on a Spirit Datacine from a new 35mm fine-grain master positive manufactured from the original camera negative, with the participation of Roman Polanski. Thousands of instances of dirt, debris, and scratches were removed using the MTI Digital Restoration System. The soundtrack was mastered at 24-bit from the original optical tracks, and restoration tools were used to reduce clicks, pops, hiss, and crackle.
*note: Director Roman Polanski has been intimately involved in the preparation of this disc. At his request the step function has been disabled during the playback of the feature film.
*note: Director Roman Polanski has been intimately involved in the preparation of this disc. At his request the step function has been disabled during the playback of the feature film.