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Third Window

3 films on Best Blurays
Best video release:
1 in 4K2 in HD
Best 4K release by tier:
  • Excellent
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Based in United KingdomFounded 2005thirdwindowfilms.com (opens in a new tab)

How we pick the best Third Window releases

Adam Torel founded Third Window Films in London in 2005 to distribute East Asian cinema in the UK, and it now concentrates on Japanese independent and cult films. Its Blu-rays use new remasters, such as Takeshi Kitano's Hana-bi from a 2K master supplied by Office Kitano. The company also produces features in Japan, where it has had an office since 2011.

How we pick the best Third Window releases

Director: Gen Sekiguchi

4K · Excellent
Best Video & English-Friendly:

UK Third Window 4K Blu-ray

Video Notes:

caps

Director: Takeshi Kitano

Best English-Friendly:

Film Movement Blu-ray vs Third Window Blu-ray?

Best Video:

Not sure about US Film Movement Blu-ray The Germany Capelight and UK Third Window releases both use the same transfer. The Japan Bandai Visual release appears to be the same transfer but has more information on the sides. https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?go=1&a=0&d1=16038&d2=7573&s1=170548&s2=71994&i=0&l=0

Director: Toshiharu Ikeda

Best English-Friendly:

UK Third Window Blu-ray and US Error 4444 Blu-ray

Best Video:

FRA Carlotta Blu-ray

Video Notes:

caps; UK and US Blu-rays share the encode

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