Samuel LoveRemade in 2002 by Christopher Nolan, Erik Skjoldbjærg’s Insomnia is a gripping thriller starring Stellan Skarsgård in one of his defining performances. Nearly three decades since its release, the Nordic noir classic has received the lavish Second Sight Films Limited Edition treatment with a stunning new 4K UHD restoration approved by the filmmaker. Whether you’ve seen the film before or are only familiar with the Nolan remake, Insomnia is ripe for rediscovery and this definitive release celebrates this chilly masterpiece like never before. A truly essential part of any thriller collection.
Synopsis
A detective is sent to investigate a teenage girl’s murder in a small Norwegian town above the arctic circle. As his mental state begins to crack, he struggles to keep his sanity while wrestling to solve the case amidst the unrelenting 24-hour daylight.
Special Features
- New 4K restoration presented with Second Sight Films Director Approved HDR grade with Dolby Vision
- Dual format edition including both UHD and Blu-ray with main feature and bonus features on both discs
- New audio commentary with Director Erik Skjoldbjærg and Co-writer Nikolaj Frobenius
- Running on Instinct: a new interview with Director Erik Skjoldbjærg
- Falling Into It: a new interview with Producer Petter J. Borgli
- Private Prisons: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on Insomnia
- Erik Skjoldbjærg’s Short Films: Spor, Close to Home and Near Winter
Limited Edition Contents
- Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Peter Strain
- 120-page book with new essays by Jenn Adams, Mitchell Beaupre, Barry Forshaw, Francesco Massaccesi, Priscilla Page and Travis Woods
- 6 collectors’ art cards
INSOMNIA is available on Blu-ray, 4K UHD, and Limited Edition 4K UHD & Blu-ray from Second Sight Films
