Video & Audio
The Learning Circle is presented in non-anamorphic widescreen, cropped to reflect its original aspect ratio, 1.85:1. The image is generally free of dirt and other imperfections though, like all of the masters provided to Panorama by Shochiku, far less pristine than it needs to be. There's some pixilation in a few scenes, but it's not bad. The stereo sound is not aggressive but effective, making good use of Isao Tomita's lovely score. Optional Chinese and English subtitles are included. The English subs are fairly good, and are positioned in such a way that those wanting to adjust the image for their 16:9 sets will still be able to read them.
Extra Features
There's not much here, just a director's biography and filmography (in both Chinese and English), both repeated in the CD-shaped booklet included with the disc. |
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