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R2 United Kingdom - British Film Institute [2007 Release]
The Mikio Naruse Collection

Extras:

DISC ONE
* "When a Woman Ascends the Stairs" (106:29)
Select-scene audio commentary by Freda Freiberg (15:36)
"Freda Freiberg Introduction" featurette (16:08)
"Freda Freiberg on the Film" featurette (7:58)
Theatrical Trailer (3:01)

DISC TWO
* "Floating Clouds" (118:29)
Select-scene audio commentary by Freda Freiberg (10:03)
"Freda Freiberg on the Film" featurette (10:20)
"Paul Willemen on the Film" featurette (7:09)

DISC THREE
* "Late Chrysanthemums" (97:13)
Select-scene audio commentary by Freda Freiberg (15:55)
"Freda Freiberg on the Film" featurette (7:58)
"Paul Willemen on Naruse" featurette (22:57)
Interview with Teruo Ishii (12:36)
Subtitles:

English (optional)
Aspect Ratio:

2.35:1
Picture Format:

Anamorphic
TV System:

PAL
Soundtrack(s):

Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
Case type:

Special Case
Notes:

3 keep cases in a box with a 28-page booklet.
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OVERALL: Draw

Both releases have different extras, though note the full-length commentary on the R1 in comparison to the scene-specific commentary on the UK release.
CUTS:
- R1 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (111:08 NTSC).
- R2 The Mikio Naruse Collection United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts (106:29 PAL).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 02/11/14
Comparison last updated by Samuel_Scott on 02/11/14

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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs AKA Onna ga kaidan wo agaru toki (1960)