# The Other Side of Hope \(The Criterion Collection\) DVD

The Other Side of Hope is a Criterion Collection drama directed by Aki Kaurismäki, following a displaced Syrian man and a Finnish salesman whose lives cross in Helsinki. This DVD edition includes a director-approved 2K digital transfer and several supplemental features.

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## At a glance

- Director-approved 2K digital transfer.
- Supplemental features include an interview with Sherwan Haji, Berlin Film Festival press-conference footage, a video essay, music videos and a trailer.
- The film follows two men whose paths cross after Khaled is denied asylum in Helsinki.

## Pros

- Includes a director-approved 2K transfer and a range of film-related extras.
- Single-disc DVD edition with the film's runtime and language details listed.

## Specifications

### Film and edition
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Aki Kaurismäki
- Cast: Sakari Kuosmanen, Sherwan Haji
- Runtime: 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Release date: May 15, 2018
- Rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
- Studio: Criterion Collection
### Disc and language
- Format: DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
- Number of discs: 1
- Language: English
- Dubbed: Arabic
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers interested in Aki Kaurismäki’s deadpan, melancholic drama and Criterion Collection editions.
- DVD collectors who want supplemental interviews and contextual material.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K disc.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are positive overall, with the supplied distribution limited to four- and five-star ratings. This suggests favorable responses among the available ratings, but does not identify what customers liked or provide enough detail to assess specific aspects of the film or disc.

## Frequently asked questions

### What format is this edition?
The listing specifies a single-disc DVD in NTSC widescreen format.
### What extras are listed?
The edition lists an interview with Sherwan Haji, footage from a 2017 Berlin Film Festival press conference, a video essay, music videos, a trailer and an essay by critic Girish Shambu.
### What languages are listed?
English is listed as the language, Arabic as dubbed audio, and English subtitles.

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