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M', Fritz Lang's first sound film and an undisputed classic (as well as a seminal work in the serial-killer subgenre), will be released in the UK by Eureka Entertainment on February 22, 2010 as part of its "Masters of Cinema" collection. This edition will be presented in its correct 1.19:1 aspect ratio, with restored sound, and will also include the recently-rediscovered 1932 British release version of the movie.
Special features include:
- Two audio commentaries:
- German film scholars Anton Kaes and Eric Rentschler
- Film restoration expert Martin Koerber, filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, historian Torsten Kaiser [also a member of blu-ray.com forum] and excerpts from Bogdanovich's 1965 audio interviews with Lang
- The original 1932 British release version of 'M', presented in its entirety, recently rediscovered after 70 years, featuring different actors, alternate takes and Peter Lorre's first performance in English
- Zum Beispiel Fritz Lang, a 1968 documentary with Fritz Lang discussing his career in German cinema
- 48-page illustrated booklet, including writing by Fritz Lang, historian Robert Fischer, details of a missing scene, behind-the-scenes stills and production drawings
This Blu-ray is confirmed to be locked to region B.