181-minute Soviet version
I saw this version 20 years ago in Spain.
It's magnificent!
It's a pity no one wants to release it in a proper HD transfer...
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The 181-minute version of 'Dersu Uzala' was screened in the former Soviet Union only. As you know, the Russians produced this film.
Take a look at 'The Emperor and the Wolf', by Stuart Galbraith IV, for more details...
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I saw it many years ago, but I remember it took much longer for Dersu to build the hut when he and Arsenev were isolated. This sequence was more harrowing than the one included in the short cut.
Here you find proof of the longer running time: http://www.sfi.se/en-gb/Swedish-film-database/Item/?itemid=8333&type=MOVIE&iv=PdfGen
Regards.
Wow I wish I could see that because I think that Dersu building the grass shelter in the howling gale is one of the greatest scenes in motion picture history.
shareHere you find proof of the longer running time: http://www.sfi.se/en-gb/Swedish-film-database/Item/?itemid=8333&type=MOVIE&iv=PdfGen
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I went there but where is the proof of the longer running time?
Actually I don't see how lengthening that scene could have made it better. I thought it was perfect the way it was. I would love to see this film in super high quality.