Ugetsu
(DVD)
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Published
[New York] : Janus Films ;, 2005.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (97 min.) : sound, black and white (disc 1) and color (disc 2) ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Main Library - Media
DVD Ugetsu
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DVD Ugetsu
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DVD Ugetsu
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DVD Ugetsu
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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Published
[New York] : Janus Films ;, 2005.
Language
jpn
UPC
037429209325
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1953.
General Note
Based on the stories of Akinari Ueda.
General Note
Documentary (disc 2) called: Kenji Mizoguchi: the life of a film director; directed by Kaneto Shindo (1975).
General Note
Special features: Audio commentary by renowned critic, filmmaker, and festival programmer Tony Rayns ; Two Worlds Interwined--a new 14 min. appreciation of Ugetsu by director Masahiro Shinoda ; Process and Production--a new 20 min. video interview with Tokuzo Tanaka, first assistant director on Ugetsu ; Ten min. video interview with cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa, from 1992 ; and theatrical trailers.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Kazuo Miyagawa ; editor, Mitsuzo Miyata ; composer, Fumio Hayasaka.
Participants/Performers
Machiko Kyo, Masayuki Mori, Kinuyo Tanaka, Sakae Ozawa, Mitsuko Mito.
Description
In sixteenth century Japan a village potter and his brother-in-law set out for the city to seek their fortunes in the spoils of war. Their neglected wives suffer the bitter consequences of their husbands' ambition as one is murdered by soldiers and the other is raped and becomes a prostitute.
System Details
DVD format, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono.
Language
In Japanese with optional English subtitles.
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