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.

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.

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Pros and cons

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.

Technical specifications

12 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

Who is it for?

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.

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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.