Angst by August: Zappa & Twist and Shout Blu-ray Movie
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Altered Innocence | 1983-1984 | 210 min | Not rated | Oct 28, 2025
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| Overall | | 4.0 |
Overview
Angst by August: Zappa & Twist and Shout (1983-1984)
Danish director Billie August’s (Academy Award and Palme D'or winning director of 'Pelle the Conqueror') coming-of-age dramas, 'Zappa' (1983) and 'Twist and Shout' (1984), offer a tender yet unflinching vision of adolescent passion, cruelty, and discovery set to the sounds of early rock ‘n’ roll. Overlooked for decades, these gorgeously photographed and dramatically nuanced films– breathtaking in their candor and heartbreaking in their sincerity–are here for rediscovery in stunning new transfers, along with newly produced bonus features, that help bring August’s powerful films to audiences anew.
| Foreign | 100% |
| Drama | 96% |
Specifications
Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.66:1
Audio
Danish: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
Subtitles
English, Spanish
Discs
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Playback
Region A (C untested)
Review
Rating summary
| Movie |  | 3.5 |
| Video |  | 5.0 |
| Audio | | 4.0 |
| Extras | | 3.5 |
| Overall | | 4.0 |
Angst by August: Zappa & Twist and Shout Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Brian Orndorf November 7, 2025Altered Innocence is ready to celebrate early works from director Bille August, offering a double-feature release of two coming-of-age features: 1983’s “Zappa” and 1984’s “Twist and Shout.”
Click here for a review of Zappa
Click here for a review of Twist and Shout
Angst by August: Zappa & Twist and Shout Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
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Angst by August: Zappa & Twist and Shout Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
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Angst by August: Zappa & Twist and Shout Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
- Interview (31:06, HD) is a conversation with director Bille August, who discusses his journey to author Bjarne Reuter, who captured the experience of adolescence at a time when the concept of the "teenager" really started to take shape. Responding to the characterization and dramatic possibilities of Reuter's writing, August began work on an adaptation of "Zappa," developing a viable screenplay before launching a casting search, tasked with the management of children, trying to figure out such a professional challenge. Focus is turned to star Adam Tonsberg, who was a newcomer to the business, going on to star in "Twist and Shout." The use of violence is analyzed, with August looking to confront certain emotional and physical realities. Talk turns to "Twist and Shout," as August and Reuter wanted to continue their interest in formative years, interested in exploring new characters and psychological challenges. The interviewee compares the tonal differences between the two movies, hunting for "texture" with different tales of maturation and truth. And technical achievements are noted, including work on musical scenes for "Twist and Shout."
- "Secrets in the Soul: The Coming-of-Age Films of Bille August" (10:48, HD) is a video essay by Jordan Cronk.
- And a Compilation Trailer (1:46, HD) is included.
Angst by August: Zappa & Twist and Shout Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
The A/V experience for "Zappa" and "Twist and Shout" should satisfy fans of August's work, and there's a decently exploratory interview with the director to best understand his career motivations, giving the release some supplementary value.