Reviewed By Jason LockardThe film entitled "The Golden Head" which we reviewed on blu-ray here. Had a limited theater release after a very short run the film was replace in theater by travelogue Flying Clipper AKA Mediterranean Holiday.
The film was originally mean't to be a sequel to "Windjammer: The Voyage of the Christian Radich". But wasn't allowed to piggy-back off of that film. So the German production became Flying Clipper or Mediterranean Holiday.
Now the good folks at Flicker Alley has released Flying Clipper is presented in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and regular Blu-ray. Which would make a great companion to The Golden Head for film collectors.
This documentary is a stunning travelogue that takes the viewer to some of the most beautifully stunning destinations of the old world. Under the command of Captain Skoglund, a group of 20 Merchant Marine cadets venture through historical landmarks. Some of the amazing sights through the Mediterranean coastline.
The sights and sounds in this documentary are amazing, but for me the unique voice of Burl Ives added so much to this film and made it so much more enjoyable. The film was the first German to be shot in a specially designed 70mm cameras. Now for this release the film was scanned in 4K from an original 70mm print and digitally restored. It is a stunning piece of cinema.
A stunning copy of the film in Ultra HD is something to make this worth the purchase, but Flicker Alley goes above and beyond here and loads this release with a huge amount of bonus features! Let's take a look at what is included in this release.
- Multiple Audio Options - Watch Flying Clipper with its original soundtrack or with the new restoration featuring Dolby Atmos Surround Sound.
- Theatrical Trailer - A restoration of the original theatrical trailer.
- Lobby Card Slideshow - A virtual slideshow of the original lobby cards.
- An Interview with Jürgen Brückner - The camera operator, distributor and film chronicler sheds light on the production of Flying Clipper and shooting in 70mm.
- An Interview with Herbert Born - 70mm expert Herbert Born explains the process that went into restoring Flying Clipper for UHD Blu-ray.
- An Interview with Marcus Vetter - A film projectionist guides us through the process of screening 70mm.
- An Interview with Christoph Engelke - Detailing the audio restoration for Flying Clipper and how the new Dolby Atmos version was crafted.
- A Restoration Comparison - Side-by-side comparison showcasing the restoration work on the film.
- Trailer Gallery - Additional 4K Busch Media Group trailers.
Now all this makes for an above average release and if that isn't enough this release comes with a special collector's book with pictures and information about this film. And for the Blu-ray cover itself, on the flip side there is a picture of the mast. This is a really nice release.
So if your a fan of travelogues, documentaries or just love good real life adventures, Flying Clipper is one for you! Head over to FlickerAlley.com or Amazon.com and pick up your copy today.
Moral Rating: Nothing offensive
Audience: Families
Genre: Documentary, Travelogue
Length: 158 Minutes
Blu-ray Rating: A
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