| Edition |
Twenty-fifth anniversary edition ; Blu-ray and DVD combo format. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (161 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray disc, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby DTS-HD Master 5.1 surround, Dolby DTS 5.1 surround, BD-59, BD-Live 2.0, 1080p High Definition; (Special features: Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., 480i/p standard definition); this side will require a Blu-ray player. |
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DVD, NTSC, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 4.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo. |
| Cast |
Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, David Watkin ; music, John Barry. |
| Note |
Based on the books "Out of Africa," "Shadows on the grass" and "Letters from Africa" by Isak Dinesen; "Isak Dinesen: the life of a storyteller" by Judith Thurman; "Silence will speak" by Errol Trzebinski. |
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This is a Blu-ray and a standard DVD combination disc; Blu-ray player will play both sides, standard DVD player will only play standard DVD side. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1985. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Summary |
The fascinating true story of Karen Blixen, a strong-willed woman who, with her philandering husband, runs a coffee plantation in Kenya, circa 1914. To her astonishment, she soon discovers herself falling in love with the land, its people and a mysterious white hunter. |
| Note |
Special features: Blu-ray exclusive (plays on the Blu-ray side only): BD-Live: access through Internet-connected players and downloads; "Song of Africa:" an original full-length documentary on the making of the film; deleted scenes; feature commentary with director Sydney Pollack; production notes, cast & filmmakers, theatrical trailer. |
| Contents |
side A. Blu-ray -- side B. DVD. |
| Terms Of Use |
This Blu-ray and DVD disc is copy protected. |
| Language |
(Blu-ray): English (DTS-HD 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or dubbed French (DTS 5.1) dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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(DVD): English (Dolby 4.1) or dubbed French (Dolby 2.0) dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Dinesen, Isak, 1885-1962 -- Film adaptations.
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Thurman, Judith, 1946- -- Film adaptations.
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Trzebinski, Errol, 1936- -- Film adaptations.
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Blixen, Karen, 1885-1962 -- Drama.
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Coffee plantations -- Kenya -- Drama.
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Big game hunters -- Kenya -- Drama.
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Adultery -- Kenya -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Kenya -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Romance films.
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Action and adventure films.
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Film adaptations.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Luedtke, Kurt. Screenwriter.
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Pollack, Sydney, 1934-2008. Producer. Director.
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Redford, Robert. Actor.
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Streep, Meryl. Actor.
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Brandauer, Klaus Maria. Actor.
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Barry, John, 1933-2011. Composer.
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Dinesen, Isak, 1885-1962.
Out of Africa.
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Dinesen, Isak, 1885-1962.
Shadows on the grass.
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Dinesen, Isak, 1885-1962.
Breve fra Afrika. English.
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Thurman, Judith, 1946-
Isak Dinesen: the life of a storyteller.
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Trzebinski, Errol, 1936-
Silence will speak.
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Mirage Productions (New York, N.Y.)
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
025192064623 |
| Music No. |
61114225 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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