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4K BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary - this archival audio commentary with filmmaker, critic, and festival programmer Tony Rayns initially appeared on Criterion's DVD release of Ugetsu Monogatari. It was recorded in New York City in 2005.
BLU-RAY DISC
- Commentary - this archival audio commentary with filmmaker, critic, and festival programmer Tony Rayns initially appeared on Criterion's DVD release of Ugetsu Monogatari. It was recorded in New York City in 2005.
- Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director (1975) - this outstanding archival documentary film, which was produced and directed by Kaneto Shindo (Kuroneko, The Naked Island), takes a closer look at the life and extraordinary legacy of director Kenji Muzoguchi. Included in are interviews with actors Yoshikata Yoda (The Life of Oharu), Kinuyo Tanaka (The Ballad of Narayama), Ayako Wakao (Red Angel), Kumeko Urabe (Ikiru), Machiko Kyo (Rashômon) and Takako Irie (Sanjuro), writer Masashige Narusawa (Street of Shame), art designer Masaru Arakawa (Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence), and producer Goro Kontaibo (No Time for Tears), amongst others. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (150 min).
- Interviews -
- 1. Masahiro Shinoda - presented here is an archival video interview with Japanese director Masahiro Shinoda (Funeral Parade of Roses, Pale Flower) in which he discusses Ugetsu Monogatari and its unique narrative and visual style (with some very interesting comments about the manner in which reality is treated in the film). The interview was conducted in Tokyo in 2005. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (15 min).
- 2. Tokuzo Tanaka - presented here is an archival video interview with the first assistant director of Ugetsu Monogatari, Tokuzo Tanaka, in which he recalls his work with director Kenji Mizoguchi, and discusses the manner in which the film interweaves Japanese and Eastern sensibilities and ideas as well as its production history. The interview was conducted in Tokyo in 2005. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (21 min).
- 3. Kazuo Miyagawa - presented here is an archival interview with acclaimed Japanese cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa (Yojimbo, Rashômon, Sansho the Bailiff) in which he discusses his professional relationship with Kenji Mizoguchi and the shooting of Ugetsu Monogatari. The interview was conducted in 1992 for the Criterion laserdisc release of Ugetsu Monogatari. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (11 min).
- Trailer - original Japanese trailer for Ugetsu Monogatari. In Japanese, with optional English subtitles. (4 min).
- Trailer - original incomplete Spanish trailer for Ugetsu Monogatari. In Spanish, with optional English subtitles. (2 min).
- Booklet - an illustrated booklet featuring an essay by critic Phillip Lopate and three short stories that influenced director Kenji Mizoguchi in making Ugetsu Monogatari.
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