Umbrella Entertainment Reveals Looking for Alibrandi (2000) Blu-ray Collector’s Edition Releasing in March
Umbrella is releasing Looking for Alibrandi on Blu-ray in March as a Collector’s Edition. The release features a new 25th anniversary restoration of the award-winning film.
It arrives as part of Umbrella’s wider March lineup, which also includes No Escape (1994) on 4K UHD, The Dirties (2013) Blu-ray, the Super Moon Collection, and the 4K UHD and Blu-ray set for I Spit On Your Grave and I Spit On Your Grave: Déjà Vu.
Film overview
Set within Sydney’s Italian-Australian community, Looking for Alibrandi is a coming-of-age story about identity, family, and finding your place in the world. The film follows high school senior Josephine Alibrandi as she navigates the unexpected return of her estranged father, a budding relationship with the affluent school captain John, and a growing connection with Jacob, a rebellious student who challenges her worldview. The film is directed by Kate Woods and stars Anthony LaPaglia, Greta Scacchi, Kick Gurry, Matthew Newton, and Pia Miranda.
Video and audio specs
The release contains one Blu-ray disc and presents the film in 1080p with a 16:9 aspect ratio and an image ratio of 1.85:1. English audio is offered in both 5.1 and 2.0, and English subtitles are included.
Bonus features
- Audio Commentary with Writer Melina Marchetta, Director Kate Woods and Producer Robyn Kershaw
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Critic Alexei Toliopoulos and Writer Brodie Lancaster
- NEW! Roundtable with Author/Screenwriter Melina Marchetta and Director Kate Woods
- NEW! Interview with Actor Kick Gurry
- NEW! Interview with Killing Heidi's Ella Hooper on the Alibrandi Soundtrack
- NEW! Interview with Musician Hamish Cowan on 'With or Without You'
- Deleted Scene with Optional Audio Commentary
- NEW! Original EPK Interviews with Cast and Director Kate Woods
- NEW! Restored Holy Card Animation Excerpts and Animatics by Lee Whitmore
- NEW! MIFF Post-Screening Q&A with Actors Pia Miranda and Kick Gurry
- Trailer
Collector's edition exclusive bonus features
- 48p book of behind-the-scenes material and essays by Melina Marchetta, Lee Whitmore, Brodie Lancaster and Dave Lee
- Custom illustration slipcase and rigid case by Sarah McCloskey
- 8 art cards
- A3 reversible poster
- Limited edition numbered release
Release Date and Availability
Looking for Alibrandi Blu-ray Collector’s Edition will be released on March 4, 2026. It is currently available to pre-order from the Umbrella webstore.
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