- Actors: Einstuerzende Neubauten
- Format: Colour, DVD-Video, Import, PAL
- Language German
- Region: All Regions
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: Cherry Red
- DVD Release Date: 25 April 2005
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B0007X9TCU
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 131,109 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
DON"T BUY IF YOU ARE A FAN! - SUPPORT THE BAND!,
This review is from: Einsturzende Neubauten - 1/2 Mensch [1985] [DVD] (DVD)
This film by Sogo Ishii was originally released in relation to Einstuerzende Neubauten's first visit to Japan and represents a document of their amazing creative force and energyA release of a DVD version coincides with EN's 25 year anniversary, underlining their acheivement and diversity throughout this period. However, this particular release is not the celebration it should be. It is well documented how EN were absolutely ripped-off by their former record company (who did the same to many others, including Coil), so it is no coincidence that these same people should pop up again and continue in the same way:- cashing in while the band do not benefit for their work, or have a say in this particular release - some are bizarre. Information about the official, sanctioned Einstuerzende Neubauten supported DVD, which is superior in picture quality, actually credits the people involved and does justice to the original film is available at www.neubauten.org in the News section. The original film is a fascinating record and artistic statement that would be assured of 4 or 5 stars - but don't be fooled by this inferior version/ release - it stinks.
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1.9 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews) 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Stay away!,
By Mitchel! - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Halber Mensch [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
To the angry reviewer below who requested evidence that an official version of this DVD will be released by the band, that information is posted on their website under "news". The story about Some Bizarre not paying Neubauten for any of their releases is well established, and the band has made enhanced, remastered editions of those Cds available through their website. This DVD will first be made available on their 25th anniversary tour, then will be open to wider distribution. So my suggestion is, be patient, don't buy this unauthorized version, do the band and the music world a favor and buy the official version when it is released. If they don't get paid for their work, how do you expect them to continue to exist? BTW, my one star rating has nothing to do with the quality of this product... it simply refelcts the fact that it is essentially a bootleg.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Stevo tries to profit from EN again!,
By A. Zane - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Halber Mensch [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
This DVD is still from Stevo, now coming out under the Cherry Red label. Which means the band, Einstuerzende Neubauten will likely get no money for it from Stevo, who in the past never paid them any money for their major albums of the 80's under his previous label, Some Bizarre. Stevo ripped off many bands (Coil, Michael Gira) in like style and still profits from their music years later. Any of Stevo's discs, I consider worthy only to clean dead bugs off my windshield!
If a sense of fair play, concerning artists (not corporations) deserving proceeds for their expression, is not enough to sway you, consider that the EN authorized version has a DVD of the film plus an additional audio CD of remastered live music from the film. Specifically included songs are: 1. Armenia 2. Sehnsucht 3. Abfackeln! 4. Zerstörte Zelle 5. Die Zeichnung des Patienten O.T. 6. Der Tod ist ein Dandy Check out Neubauten.org for further information on the band and their remastered releases, put out by EN after winning back the rights to their music in a court case against Stevo. Far superior in sound, content and packaging to previous Some Bizarre releases they are well worth the extra inconvenience and the money goes to the band. Wow! What a concept! After all that is said, Habler Mensch the film, deserves 5 stars as it exquisitely captures EN in 1985, just as they are gathering confidence in the full power of their expression. Raw, physical and spontaneous yet elegantly balancing beauty with fury; EN is like no other band and this video portrays them at what I consider their performing peak. Sogo Ishii was a great choice as director, echoing EN's sonic blasts with equally surreal imargery. This is a real deal film portrayal of a Band whose authenticity is their hall mark. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Buy the official version from amazon.de,
By Alan - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Halber Mensch [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
I urge everyone to avoid this version. The vastly superior official edition is freely available from amazon.de. Not only is the technical quality better and the artists receive payment, but it also comes complete with a bonus audio CD of the live recordings from the movie.
A far better value purchase than this shoddy rip-off version. |
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