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A Ciambra Blu-ray Review

Score: 74

from 2 reviewers

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A Ciambra offers a solid technical presentation with insightful documentaries, standing out despite not being as hard-hitting as its peers like Gomorrah.

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Video: 74

A Ciambra's Blu-ray, presented in 1080p with a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, captures the film's documentary style through lush, natural colors and excellent image stability despite minor fluctuations in clarity from hand-held shots. The DTS-HD Master Audio ensures crisp sound, balancing dialogue and effects seamlessly.

Audio: 77

A Ciambra's Blu-ray audio presentation features Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and LPCM 2.0 tracks, delivering crisp, authentic dialogue and dynamic contrasts that enhance its documentary-style realism, although some transitions are abrupt; English subtitles are excellent.

Extra: 71

. The Blu-ray extras for ‘A Ciambra’ provide a comprehensive dive into both the film’s authentic setting and its journey to Cannes, featuring a 52-minute documentary on the real Ciambra, engaging deleted scenes, a concise short film version, and the original trailer. Fully subtitled in English.

Movie: 74

A Ciambra, presented by Sundance Selects/MPI Home Video, captivates with its authentic portrayal of a gypsy youth's struggle in a crime-infested Calabrian slum. The Blu-ray includes a wealth of bonus features that delve deeper into the real-life inspiration behind the film, enriching its already potent narrative.

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