
The AE shows this scene in its actual context. As we know the uncut version starts with a scene in the forest. The reason why this alternate version is that important for true fans is shown in the detail. It is also not a new version of the movie and contains more or less the known unrated version. On the contrary, its running time is with its 153 minutes even shorter than the uncut version (156 minutes). It has definitely nothing in common with the ‘Cannes Cut’ (allegedly 210 minutes). Let’s have a look at the details the alternate version does not contain. There were a lot of hopes this alternative version would contain material from the legendary ‘Cannes Cut’ and would correct some cutting mistakes from the unrated version which lacks continuity.

Not only because of the official uncut version, as well for the included Alternate Version. The Imperial Edition, which has been released in America and the UK in 2008 was awaited by various fans in pleasant anticipation.
