Unbearable Lightness of Being [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Netherlands ]

Unbearable Lightness of Being [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Netherlands ]
by Philip Kaufman

Unbearable Lightness of Being [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Netherlands ]

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Director: Philip Kaufman
Primary Contributor: Daniel Day-Lewis
Primary Contributor: Daniel Olbrychski
Primary Contributor: Derek de Lint
Primary Contributor: Donald Moffat
Primary Contributor: Erland Josephson
Primary Contributor: Juliette Binoche
Primary Contributor: Lena Olin
Primary Contributor: Pavel Landovsk?
Primary Contributor: Stellan Skarsgard
Primary Contributor: Tomek Bork
Commentary: CategoryEroticFilms
Commentary: CategoryUSA
Commentary: Festival BAFTA Awards
Commentary: Festival Golden Globes
Commentary: Festival Oscar Academy Awards
Commentary: film movie Erotic
DVD: Region Code 2.0
Audio: English (Unknown); French (Unknown); English (Original Language); Arabic (Subtitled); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Import, PAL, Widescreen
Running Time: 166 minutes
Studio: Warner
Product features:

THIS DVD WILL NOT WORK ON STANDARD US DVD PLAYER

DVD Reviews of Unbearable Lightness of Being [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Netherlands ]

DVD Review: Moving and Magnificent Cinematic Experience
Summary: 5 Stars

"The Unbearable Lightness of Being" is a cinematic experience that will move you in many ways. The thrill of romance, the heartfelt friendships, the tension of Russian tanks rolling through Prague in 1968 and the passion of a people to take control of their own lives are all a big part of this wonderful film. It is beautifully filmed, with a hypnotizing screenplay, and a tremendous cast that fully capture the essence of each of the wonderful characters they portray.

It stars Daniel Day-Lewis, as Tomas, a renowned brain surgeon in Czechoslovakia(also renowned for his charms that no woman can resist)whose love for two very different women, creates a unique bonding and passionate love triangle between the three.
He can never forget the beautiful and seductive Sabina(Lena Olin), who seems to know him better than any other, and yet he cannot resist the charms of his wide-eyed and childlike but serious bride, Tereza(Juliette Binoche).But when political upheaval, interupts his perfect life, they must flee the country, where Tereza finds she cannot continue the lightness of life that Tomas has carved out for them. He must choose now, a decision that may have him sacrificing all in the name of love.

At nearly three hours, there is not a frame in this excellent piece of filmmaking that I would change. With each view I fall more in love with it and always come away completely moved. It is Directed by Philip Kaufman("Quills"/"The Right Stuff") and includes Donald Moffat and Stellan Skarsgard in the wonderful cast.The music adds the perfect feel to the rollar coaster of emotions in the story and the photography is outstanding.

This DVD (ASIN: B000AQEBIG) is formatted for Region 2 viewers. Check the Editorial review of Product details for language tracks and subtitles. For Region 1 DVD click here:The Unbearable Lightness of Beingand see my review for DVD details. also available from Criterion:The Unbearable Lightness of Being - Criterion Collection

This is a film to be enjoyed many times over by anyone who enjoys, romance, drama, a little comedy, and fine filmmaking. It is however rated R for nudity and explicit love scenes.

Get ready for a moving experience and enjoy.....Laurie

Description of Unbearable Lightness of Being [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - Netherlands ]

Netherlands released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Arabic ( Subtitles ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Biographies, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: In Philip Kaufman's surprisingly successful film adaptation of Czech author Milan Kundera's demanding 1984 bestseller, Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Tomas, an overly amorous Prague surgeon, while Juliette Binoche plays Tereza, the waiflike beauty whom he marries. Even though he's supposedly committed, Tomas continues his wanton womanizing, notably with his silken mistress Sabina (Lena Olin). Escaping the 1968 Russian invasion of Prague by heading for Geneva, Sabina takes up with another man and unexpectedly develops a friendship with Tereza. Meanwhile, Tomas, who previously was interested only in sex, becomes politicized by the collapse of Czechoslovakia's Dubcek regime. The Unbearable Lightness of Being may be too leisurely for some viewers, but other viewers may feel the same warm sense of inner satisfaction that is felt after finishing a good, long novel.
SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Oscar Academy Awards,

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