A Man Called Otto Blu-ray Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

A rarity anymore, A Man Called Otto was shot on film, then finished at 4K. Sony's encode doesn't struggle with the super fine grain structure. Instead, the resolution shines, drawing out the definition and making for a spectacularly sharp presentation. Wide shots of Otto's street show superb precision, and close-ups define every speck of facial detail.

Diluted color skews toward an orange/teal palette, but more cool than warm. It's flat, even dull, and contrast wanes a little as a result. A Man Called Otto isn't lacking in brightness, just somewhat dimmer than peak white. Black levels fade slightly too, turning more toward the blue side of things. Flashbacks, set in the '70s, favor a golden sepia tint.

Audio

Sufficient DTS-HD 5.1 mixing gives the charmingly basic score spacing. Otherwise, it's primarily a centered track, dialog strictly staying tight to the middle, with rare motion. Low-end comes primarily from flashbacks featuring some dense musical stings.