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11 February 2025

88 Films meditates on SEX AND ZEN (review)

A licentious scholar thinks of nothing but the pursuit of pleasure, even after he is married, but what's good for the goose...  Michael Mak's SEX AND ZEN was a cult and art house hit, giving the Category III rating respectability and spawning a host of sequels (official and unofficial).

REVIEW LINK: 88 Films (UK) Region B Blu-ray (DVDCompare)

SEX AND ZEN Blu-ray specs:

  • Hong Kong Version:
    • 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.85:1 Widescreen
    • Cantonese DTS 5.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
    • English DTS 5.1 and DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
    • Optional English Subtitles
    • Audio Commentary by Frank Djeng of the New York Asian Film Festival
  • Mandarin Version:
    • 1080p24 MPEG-4 AVC 1.85:1 Widescreen
    • Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
    • Optional English Subtitles
  • "The Master of (Sex and) Zen" interview with director Michael Mak
  • Archival interview with director Michael Mak
  • "Tempting Your Heart: The Seven Emotions of Amy Yip" laserdisc video compilation
  • English Opening Credits
  • English Closing Credits
  • Hong Kong Theatrical Trailer
  • Still Gallery
  • Comes in a limited edition rigid slipcase with a double-sided poster and an illustrated booklet by Zoe Smith, Paul Bramhall, and Dylan Cheung.

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