Tarsem Singh Unveils 4K Restoration of ‘The Fall,’ Discusses Creative Process and Plans for ‘The Cell’

variety.com:

Naman Ramachandran Director Tarsem Singh has completed a 4K restoration of his visually striking 2006 film “The Fall,” adding back scenes that were originally cut and tweaking it to enhance the viewing experience.

The restored film, which tells the story of an injured stuntman (Lee Pace) who weaves an elaborate tale for a young girl (Catinca Untaru) in 1920s Los Angeles, is set to screen at the Locarno Film Festival.

Speaking to Variety, Singh revealed that the restoration process began after years of fans asking why the film wasn’t more widely available. “People were buying it for $200-$300 on Amazon or eBay and complaining about it,” Singh said. “I realized I had to take care of it.” The restored version is approximately two minutes longer than the original theatrical release.

Singh explained he reinserted two scenes he regretted cutting, including one featuring a priest character. “The poor guy traveled with me around India for two months, and I gave him the ugliest haircut in the world to match a mountain for a particular dissolve.