Oscar contender All Quiet on the Western Front is getting a deluxe Steelbook ahead of the big night.
The Netflix anti-war film, which is based on Erich Maria Remarque's novel, has emerged as an award season powerhouse, having won Best Film at the BAFTA Film Awards and scooped nine Academy Award nominations (including Best Picture).
Co-writer and director Edward Berger's relentlessly brutal epic shows the futility of war through the eyes of a group of young German soldiers torn apart by the waning days of World War I.
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The film has been a breakout for newcomer Felix Kammerer and also features Marvel's Daniel Brühl as the German diplomat desperate to negotiate a surrender for his country.
A 4K Ultra print of the film will be landing on Blu-Ray for a deluxe Steelbook boxset on April 24, with pre-orders offering the film for £34.99.
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Bonus features on the boxset include a director's commentary from Edward Berger, plus a short film called A Machine Of Death Unlike Any Experienced Before — where historian Daniel Schönpflug guides viewers through the real historical events from the film.
All Quiet on the Western Front 4K Ultra HD Limited Collector’s Edition (includes Blu-ray)
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A 24-page booklet documents the harsh and gruelling production of All Quiet on the Western Front in Prague over a near-two month period, and also reflects on the impact of World War I on Germany.
As mentioned, All Quiet on the Western Front will be in contention for Best Picture on Oscar night, as well as Best International Feature and Best Adapted Screenplay, in addition to numerous technical awards.
The 95th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will air around the world from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
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