Insomnia DVD press

InsomniaDistributed by
Buena Vista Home VideoPosted: May 6th, 2003.

“A smart sinister thriller” – The Independent on Sunday

OUT TO OWN ON DVD AND VIDEO FROM 7 JULY 2003

Academy Award winners Al Pacino (The Insider, The Godfather Trilogy),Robin Williams (One Hour Photo, Good Will Hunting) and Hilary Swank(Boys Don’t Cry, The Gift) star in must-see thriller Insomnia from acclaimeddirector Christopher Nolan (Memento).

An engrossing suspense thriller Insomnia is available to own on DVD and videofrom 7 July 2003.

After the film-noir classic Memento, British born director Christopher Nolanwas celebrated as the new king of suspense cinema and this latest DVD andvideo release secures his reputation as one of the most exciting directors ofhis generation. Set amid the breathtaking glacial landscapes of NorthernAlaska, Insomnia is a gripping psychological masterpiece that centres on adeadly game of cat and mouse between veteran LAPD detective, Will Dormer(Pacino) and a ruthless killer.

Beautifully shot, in Nolan’s chilling signature style, Insomnia infuses adisturbing sense of malice and disorientation. The desolate landscapes andunforgiving white nights provide an unnerving backdrop to Dormer’s sleeplesstorment. When, in the middle of the night, – the veteran cop starts receivingtaunting phone calls from the killer, his guilt at his own mistakes growsunbearable.

Insomnia features a trio of powerful performances including the awe-inspiringPacino as a disgraced cop being blackmailed by novelist and murderer WalterFinch, played by a deliciously creepy Robin Williams. Hilary Swank isenthralling as the young small town rookie police officer whose initialadmiration of Dormer soon sours when she begins to unravel the web of liesthat entangle the veteran cop.

This unmissable thriller comes to DVD packed with sensational extras that’llhave you gripped to the screen. Detailed commentaries from the director andstars give a fascinating insight in to the themes and design of the film.Also included is a series of production diaries explaining how it was made inthe 24 hour sunlight and harsh winter conditions of Alaska. The DVD alsofeatures a documentary about insomniacs ‘Eyes Wide Open’ and a never-seen-beforeadditional scene which can be viewed with or without commentary.

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Price (VHS/DVD)Buena Vista Home Video
7th July 2003
15
118 mins
2.35:1 widescreen
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£19.99

DVD Special Features

• Production Diaries:
  • 180 Degrees: A conversation with Christopher Nolan and Al Pacino
  • Day for Night: Making of Insomnia
  • “In the Fog” with cinematographer Wally Pfister
  • “In the Fog” with production designer Nathan Crowley
  • Commentary by Christopher Nolan
  • Commentary by Hilary Swank, Nathan Crowley, Dody Dorn, Wally Pfister and Hillary Seitz
• Eye Wide Open – Documentary on insomniacs
• Additional Scene (with/without commentary)
• “From the Evidence Room” stills gallery with music

News page content input by Dominic Robinson, 2003.

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