US DVD Release

When a dream project with Johnny Depp goes horribly, tragically awry, the result is a fascinating, hilarious and unforgettable expose on the harsh realities of filmmaking.

DOCURAMA™ PRESENTS AN IFC FILMS RELEASE OF ONE OF LAST YEAR'S MOST ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARIES - LOST IN LA MANCHA, AVAILABLE ON EXTRAS-LOADED DVD AND VHS ON JUNE 24TH.

The DVD - the Ultimate "Insiders" Collectible - is Docurama's Most Jam Packed Release to Date, Containing Over Three Incredible Hours of Extras, Including: Deleted Theatrical Scenes, In-Depth Interviews with Gilliam, Depp, Filmmakers Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe, Storyboards, Production Stills and Costume Designs From The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, a Conversation Between Gilliam and Salman Rushdie from the 29th Telluride Film Festival and More!

Ever since Miguel de Cervantes penned Don Quixote in the 17th century, the legendary tales of the errant knight and his fool accomplice Sancho Panza have haunted readers' imaginations. One such bedeviled reader was one of cinema's most daring directors - the supremely gifted Terry Gilliam (Brazil, The Fisher King, 12 Monkeys), who, for over a decade, had sought to adapt the literary classic for the big screen. But when filming of The Man Who Killed Don Quixote finally began in September of 2000 in Spain, no one could have envisioned that it would become known as one of the most ill-fated film projects in cinematic history.

A tantalizing documentary as hilarious as it is tragic, the critically-acclaimed theatrical hit LOST IN LA MANCHA tracks Gilliam's madcap mission, in what may well be the first "un-making of" documentary in the history of cinema. LOST IN LA MANCHA, as captured by filmmakers Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe, presents the story of a film which, quite simply, does not exist. Docurama™ proudly presents an IFC Films Release of one of last year's most talked about and lauded documentaries. A hit with fans and critics alike, the film even spurred the famously reticent Woody Allen to compliment, "An extremely entertaining and hilarious presentation of every film director's worst nightmare." It will be available on both a special, collectors DVD set loaded with value-added programming ($29.95 SRP) and VHS ($24.95 SRP).

The special 2-disc DVD set of LOST IN LA MANCHA features over three hours of bonus material, lending another layer of unique, behind-the-scenes texture to this memorable and highly interactive viewing experience. Included on a separate disc are:

- Exclusive interviews with cast and crew including Terry Gilliam, Johnny Depp, filmmakers Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe, and producer Lucy Darwin
- Deleted Scenes
- Video Soundbites
- Costume Design, Storyboards, and Production Stills from The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
- Salman Rushdie & Terry Gilliam: A Conversation from the 29th Telluride Film Festival
- IFC Focus: interview with Terry Gilliam by Elvis Mitchell
- Theatrical Trailer
- Interactive Menus
- Scene Selection

It all started when Terry Gilliam, one of Hollywood's most iconoclastic directors, set out to "dream the impossible dream." Unfortunately, his wish of turning his beloved Quixote into a feature film was more akin to a nightmare. With an all-star cast featuring Johnny Depp (From Hell, Chocolat, Donnie Brasco) as Sancho Panza and celebrated French actors Jean Rochefort (as the indomitable knight) and Vanessa Paradis, Gilliam's larger-than-life project seemed destined for success. And yet, in the blink of an eye, a limited budget and a quagmire of bad luck -- including the deafening roar of F-16's flying overhead and a furious hailstorm straight from the bible -- conspired to turn his fanciful project into a high-profile failure. Capturing this mayhem on camera, Louis and Pepe were granted unlimited, behind-the-scenes access to Gilliam's frantic but inspired direction. With Jeff Bridges as narrator, they include surviving footage from the film and intimate interviews with an infectiously energetic Gilliam, his cast, and his crew to reveal the inherent fragility of the creative process. The result is a dramatic and compelling study of how, even with an abundance of the best will and passion, the artistic endeavor can remain an impossible dream.

The DVD debuts on the heels of a successful 50 city national theatrical release, in which LOST IN LA MANCHA played to packed houses, universal acclaim and one of the highest per screen averages for any documentary last year. Interest in the film and Quixote-awareness is also at an all time high thanks to a well-received, high-profile Broadway revival of the original musical, starring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Don't miss out on the home entertainment release of this multiple-award wining film which has been called "One of the best movies ever made about movies" (Daily Mail, U.K.).

About Docurama™
Docurama, a New Video label, is dedicated exclusively to bringing critically acclaimed and cutting-edge documentary films to the home entertainment marketplace. Docurama's catalog of titles on DVD and VHS includes such celebrated films as DA Pennebaker's Bob Dylan: Dont Look Back and the Oscar® nominated films Regret To Inform (also a winner of the 1999 Sundance Film Festival), Paul Taylor: Dancemaker, Genghis Blues, and Sound & Fury. Docurama also released The Brandon Teena Story, the true story behind the Oscar® winning movie Boys Don't Cry, in 1999. Additional items in the Docurama catalog include both seasons of Michael Moore's critically acclaimed and Emmy® Nominated television series The Awful Truth as well as the Oscar® winning films From Mao to Mozart and Speaking in Strings. New Video is also the exclusive label and distributor for the A&E Home Video lines, including The History Channel® and Biography®, as well as the MTM library of classic television. To order these or any Docurama Products, please call 1-800-314-8822 or visit www.docurama.com.

  

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