“State of Siege is presented so plainly that it feels almost like a documentary ... capturing the soul of a continent trapped between imperialism and revolution.” Rotten Tomatoes
Based on the true story of Dan Mitrione, the film follows the guerrillas as they interrogate Santore, exposing his role in training local police in "advanced interrogation" (torture) techniques. subtitle State.of.Siege.1972.720p.BluRay.x264.[...
For viewers specifically seeking the version, here is how the technical elements hold up: “State of Siege is presented so plainly that
The Criterion-supervised 2K restoration is highly regarded for its color balance and sharpness. In high definition, the "lush blue and green" color palette pops, though some sequences maintain a soft, grainy "period" look consistent with 35mm film. In high definition, the "lush blue and green"
Unlike typical thrillers, State of Siege begins with its ending: the discovery of the body of Philip Michael Santore (played by Yves Montand), a U.S. official kidnapped by the Tupamaro guerrillas in Uruguay.
“The direction never lets up in keeping you tense, even before the assassination... a timeless monument to what political cinema can be.” Facebook · Sayan Chattaraj · 8 months ago
The "wonderful subtitles" are essential, as the film is primarily in French and Spanish. Reviewers from Blu-ray.com describe the English translation as "excellent" and easy to follow. Community Perspectives