Region 4 Winners and Losers

    I have a copy of the Criterion Region 1 release, which is only available in a four-disc box set. The only extras are the same interview as on the Region 4, a stills gallery and a booklet essay. The Criterion appears to be slightly cropped at the sides, and contrast levels have been boosted, though only marginally. I prefer the Region 4 transfer, but only slightly.

    The Region 2 release from the British Film Institute appears to be the source for the Region 4 transfer. As extras though it has a couple of booklet essays, the two Dreyer shorts Thorvaldsen and Storstrømsbroan and a half-hour documentary about the cinematographer and the making of Ordet. On that basis I think the Region 2 is the edition of choice.