Time to Die
Time to Die
Time to Die
Time to Die
Time to Die
Time to Die
Time to Die
Time to Die
Time to Die
Time to Die

Film Movement Classics

Time to Die

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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Tony Stella) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.

Fresh from serving eighteen years in jail for shooting a man in self-defense, Juan Sayago (Jorge Martinez de Hoyos, The Magnificent Seven) comes back to his hometown to start life anew and reunite with old flame Mariana (Marga Lopez, Bunuel's Nazarin). But the two sons of the man he killed, consumed by an overwhelming thirst for revenge, have been anxiously awaiting his return. From an original story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (One Hundred Years of Solitude), and featuring dialogue by Mexican novelist/essayist Carlos Fuentes (The Death of Artemio Cruz, The Old Gringo), this stunning directorial debut by a then-21-year-old Arturo Ripstein provides insight into the genius who would go on to create Deep Crimson and Hell Without Limits.

directed by: Arturo Ripstein
starring: Marga Lopez, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Enrique Rocha, Alfredo Leal
1966 / 89 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Video introduction by director Alex Cox (Repo Man)
  • Commentary by director Arturo Ripstein and actor Enrique Rocha
  • Essays by Carlos A. Gutierrez, co-founder of Cinema Tropical and film critic Erica Shultz
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.7285714 / 5 from 70 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This limited edition spot gloss slipcover, designed by Tony Stella, is available in a limited run of 2,000 units. Customers appreciate the transfer quality and the film, which is enjoyable with a great slipcover. The Blu-ray includes an introduction by director Alex Cox, commentary by director Arturo Ripstein and actor Enrique Rocha, and essays by film critics.

Summary topics

  • Transfer Quality (24%): Many customers raved about the transfer, describing it as great, beautiful, and with no negative reviews.
  • Film Enjoyment (14%): It was observed by customers that the film is good and enjoyable, with a great slipcover.

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Review highlights

  • "A great transfer and I’m so glad this is on my radar now." — Dylan M.
  • "Nice transfer and story." — Justin M.
  • "Great slipcover and great film." — Christopher V.

Reviews

Beautiful B&W

"Old epic Western from Mexico that looks incredible. A bit of a slow burn without a ton of action but it builds up nicely. Mexican Westerns deserve more attention if this film is any indication."

— Brent B. (5/5)

"I'm too old for this shit. . . "

"The cinematography and pacing create a beautifully languid, melancholy mood. This is a truly great meditation on the Western and the violence inherent in masculine pride. Excellent booklet essays and commentary put the film in historical and aesthetic context. Naturally, attention will perk up when Gabriel García Márquez's writing credit comes up, and these supplementals offer a wealth of background. Highly recommended."

— Will D. (5/5)

Time comes for us all

"Genuinely good film. Very self-assured and patient, notable from such a young director and as a debut feature film. A somber anti-western about the futility of trying to escape time and destiny."

— Tyler M. (5/5)

Gabo was in this?

"Western + the legendary Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez? Sold Marquez is responsible for some of my favorite books: Relato de un naufrago, Del amor y otros demonios y Mis Putas Tristes"

— John R. (5/5)

Worth the blind buy

"The film itself was very good, happy I blind bought this! Plenty of good extras, and the release looks great!"

— Matt F. (5/5)

"A very good transfer and a great hidden gem. The slip cover is quite nice and is a great buy for any fan of the genre."

— Alec (5/5)

Wonderful Film

"Beautiful presentation! Cannot believe the director was only 21 when he made this master piece."

— Jordan R. (5/5)

Great western.

"This is a really good release for a great obscure movie. Very happy with the purchase. Hope you guys release some more rare westerns."

— Chris S. (5/5)

Great

"Highly recommend this release Great picture quality and special features Nice artwork"

— Ragnar T. (5/5)

A blind buy, of which

"A blind buy, of which I was immensely happy with - a fantastic little film. Highly recommended!"

— Matthew R. (5/5)

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