Video length on DVD

Is it possible to fit 240 mins of video onto a DVD either single or dual layer?
Also I need to have menus and music on the DVD.
Any ideas?

Probably not. You're right at the limit on a dual layer disc even using the heaviest compression, which will definitely look inferior. With menus and any additional elements not in the movie you'll probably be over the top. A four hour long movie is really long, longer than most people are comfortable watching in a single sitting.

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