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This film is available in Region 1 and Region 2 (UK and Germany) It is part of the Criterion Collection in Region 1 which means that there are a wealth of extras available on the dual DVD set. As well as the film and trailer the set includes: - Video introduction by filmmaker Todd Haynes (22:45)
- Interview with actress Brigitte Mira (24:59)
- Interview with editor Thea Eymèsz (22:26)
- "Signs of Vigorous Life: New German Cinema" - 1976 BBC documentary (32:18) (see Notes)
- "Angst Isst Seele Auf(2002)" - short film directed by Shahbaz Noshir (12:32)
- Excerpt from "The American Soldier (1970)" starring Margarethe von Trotta (2:44)
- 16-page booklet, featuring a new essay by critic Chris Fujiwara and a reprint of Michael Toteberg's introduction to the published screenplay
The German Region 2 release (also 2 DVD) is also heavily stuffed with extras however they are not subtitled in English ( the main feature does have English subtitling). The English Region 2 set has the following on a single DVD: - "Fassbinder In Hollywood" featurette
- "Life Stories: A Conversation With Rainer Werner Fassbinder" interview
- Short film - "The City Tramp"
- Interview with Todd Haynes
- Theatrical Trailer
- Booklet with notes by Julian Savage
It is always hard to weigh up other versions without having seen the features. On the face of it the Criterion Edition would seem to be the best on offer.
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