Jo (1971) R2 Germany and France editions ADDED FR

[Rafael_Kuehn]

Title: Jo
Country: Germany
Region: 2
Releasing Studio: Evolution
Case Type: Amaray
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Anamorphic?: no
PAL or NTSC?: PAL
Soundtracks: German and French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
Subtitles (are they optional?): none
Cuts: 81:29 min
Commentaries: none
Extras: none
Notes: 2014 re-mastered re-release. The original German release used the German title "Hasch mich, ich bin der Mörder" and is said to be of abysmal picture quality.
Easter Eggs: none
Amazon ASIN (UK, French, German, USA releases only): B00MN9NUUS
Source:* I own it.


Title: Jo
Country: France
Region: 2
Releasing Studio: Warner Home Video
Case Type: Amaray
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Anamorphic?: no
PAL or NTSC?: PAL
Soundtracks: French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
Subtitles (are they optional?): none
Cuts: 81:42 min
Commentaries: none
Extras: "Rencontres avec Jo" making-of featurette (19:51)
Notes: The extras are in French without subtitles.
Easter Eggs: none
Amazon ASIN (UK, French, German, USA releases only): B005K8S8HY
Source:* I own it.

The slight difference in run-time between the two releases is due to different logos during the credits.

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

German release:
Soundtracks: German and French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono

A mix of German and French together?

French release:
Soundtracks: French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono

French only?

[Rafael_Kuehn]

German release:
Soundtracks: German and French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono

A mix of German and French together?

French release:
Soundtracks: French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono

French only?

Separate German and French soundtracks on the German disc. French only on the native release. Neither has any subtitles.

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Rafael, I'm finding info that the German "Evolution" disc might be a bootleg. Any information on the disc or packaging about a website or legal info?

[Rafael_Kuehn]

Rafael, I'm finding info that the German "Evolution" disc might be a bootleg. Any information on the disc or packaging about a website or legal info?

Looking into it, there appears to be some confusion regarding this matter on internet forums. I can't find an official German site for the distributor printed on the cover sleeve, either. However, the fact that you can buy the DVD both on amazon (where I got it) and in major retail stores seems to speak against it being a bootleg, as does its having an FSK age tag which to my knowledge you can't get for an inofficial release. Last but not least, the DVD itself is properly printed, including the usual legal advice, and shows no sign of being an individually copied DVD-R, like you mostly get with bootlegs.

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

With the FSK I checked the ratings board and they don't seem to have a rating for "Jo" at all. The French disc is alright, but having trouble finding legitimate info on the German Evolution disc or the Crest Movies disc - strange that two companies would both be releasing the same film..

[Rafael_Kuehn]

With the FSK I checked the ratings board and they don't seem to have a rating for "Jo" at all. The French disc is alright, but having trouble finding legitimate info on the German Evolution disc or the Crest Movies disc - strange that two companies would both be releasing the same film..

True. Only thing I know for sure, from a lot of reviews, is that the prior German release was the wrong aspect ratio, had a cut-off end credits sequence and horrible picture quality, whereas the 2014 re-release I own is good quality and complete. As to its legality I can't be certain - true, there is no detailed copyright information on the cover sleeve. But then how could they sell it via amazon and major retailers like SATURN? In any case, if you remain in doubt, then only add the authentified French release.

[James-Masaki_Ryan]

Had some discussion with the other staff about this.
Added the French one, but noted about the German releases.Thank you!

[Samuel_Scott]

Amazon sell lots of bootlegs unfortunately. Even in the UK and US, but especially Spain where they sell Resen discs for fun.