Product Details

• Actors: Budgie, Steven Severin, Siouxsie Sioux, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Robert Smith
• Producers: David Hockman, Michael Kuhn
• Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Import, Live, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS 5.1)
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Ume Imports
• DVD Release Date: April 4, 2006
• Run Time: 59 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0009NZ1BQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,183 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Siouxsie and the Banshees: Nocturne" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Wait, May 15, 2006

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J. Brady (PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Siouxsie and the Banshees: Nocturne (DVD)

Absolutely worth the wait, and every cent I paid for it. This concert is among the most important of the post-punk era, and highlights the Banshees at an early peak. Sioux sings like her life depends on it, completely erasing the memories of the painfully off-key performances from the 7 Year Itch DVD. Here she is by turns menacing, alluring and mystifying; without a doubt one of the very best performers of our generation. The band, although terribly static,( Robert Smith rarely lifts his eyes from the fret board of his guitar ) is a powerhouse. Budgie's drumming in particular is a wonderful revelation, thanks to the new 5.1 Surround mix. The extras are a fascinating look inside the Banshees' Wonderland. Filmed for the BBC in 1983 and only now available to US audiences, this is part tea-party ( a total hoot - catch the band members in Alice in Wonderland drag, as well as producer Mike Hedges as the Queen of Hearts ) part poetry slam, part music video. And if nothing else it gives proof of the rabid acid intake of certain band members at the time. Nocturne is a must-have for Banshees fans new and old and is a long time coming. One final note about the DVD region mystery. My copy has a sticker on it stating it was manufactured in Germany and I've had no problems playing it on my computer, in my home theater system nor in my portable DVD player.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Questions Answered, May 13, 2006

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Nicholas Wilhelmy (La Crosse, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Siouxsie and the Banshees: Nocturne (DVD)

At long last, "Nocturne" is available on DVD. Since there is a bit of ambiguity to this release, allow me to answer a few questions:

1- The DVD is an official release from Universal Home Video and in stock. I don't know why Amazon.com isn't carrying it, but a Google search can easily lead you to an online merchant that has the DVD ready to ship.

2- Although this is an imported release, the DVD is regionless and in NTSC format, which means it WILL play in any DVD Player sold in America. I know this for a fact, because I played it in my American DVD player this afternoon.

3- Contents of the DVD are as follows:
-The entire "Nocturne" performance (same as the VHS, though the album features more songs).
-The rare "Play at Home" TV special that was broadcasted years ago, featuring the music of The Creatures, The Glove, and of course, Siouxsie & The Banshees.
-The video clip of Siouxsie's "Dear Prudence" cover.
-Two television appearances, featuring the performances of "Melt" and "Painted Bird."

There is no need to hesitate in buying this release. It's been years since this title has been in print; it documents an important time in the band's career; and it features a guitar player who ended up becoming rather famous...

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At Long Last!!, May 13, 2006

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James S. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Siouxsie and the Banshees: Nocturne (DVD)

For those of you wondering why Amazon does not carry this title, or why the DVD is region-ambiguous: The DVD listed is IMPORT ONLY! The title will be released state-side on June 20th, 2006 (thanks Tower Records for the info).