Akira Kurosawa's Dreams Criterion Collection #842 DVD Japanese Folklore Film OOP

Description: For sale is two-disc DVD set of the Akira Kurosawa directed 1990 Japanese film Akira Kurosawa's Dreams (Yume). It is #842 in the Criterion Collection and is a stated first printing of the out-of-print 2016 DVD edition.DescriptionUnfolding in a series of eight mythic vignettes, this late work by Akira Kurosawa was inspired by the beloved director’s own nighttime visions, along with stories from Japanese folklore. In a visually sumptuous journey through the master’s imagination, tales of childlike wonder give way to apocalyptic apparitions: a young boy stumbles on a fox wedding in a forest; a soldier confronts the ghosts of the war dead; a power-plant meltdown smothers a seaside landscape in radioactive fumes. Interspersed with reflections on the redemptive power of creation, including a richly textured tribute to Vincent van Gogh (who is played by Martin Scorsese), Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams is both a showcase for its maker’s artistry at its most unbridled and a deeply personal lament for a world at the mercy of human ignorance. Film Info: Japan & United States, 1990, 120 minutes, Color, 1.85:1, Japanese with English subtitlesSpecial FeaturesNew, restored 4K digital transfer, supervised by cinematographer Shoji Ueda New audio commentary featuring film scholar Stephen PrinceMaking of “Dreams” (1990), a 150-minute documentary shot on set and directed by Nobuhiko ObayashiNew interview with production manager Teruyo NogamiNew interview with assistant director Takashi KoizumiKurosawa’s Way (2011), a fifty-minute documentary by Kurosawa’s longtime translator Catherine Cadou, featuring interviews with filmmakers Bernardo Bertolucci, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Martin Scorsese, Hayao Miyazaki, and othersTrailerNew English subtitle translationPLUS: An essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri and Kurosawa’s script for a never-filmed ninth dream, introduced by NogamiCover painting by Akira Kurosawa ConditionThis DVD set is in excellent, like new condition. The case has no cracks or any major damage. The outer artwork has no tears, creases, stains, or any major damage. The booklet is present and has no tears, creases, stains, or any major damage. The DVDs are in perfect condition with no scratches or any damage and play perfectly.I will be listing many Criterion Collection DVDs and other interesting DVDs (such as releases by Anchor Bay, Arrow Video, Kino Lorber, Eureka! The Masters of Cinema Series, Twilight Time, etc.), so please check out my other auctions. The Fine Print: This DVD set will be securely packed. I have had DVDs damaged in the mail before and know how that feels, so I will pack everything professionally and securely to make sure that does not happen to you. The DVD set will be shipped USPS Media Mail. Shipping cost is $5.49. I will offer a combined shipping discount for multiple DVDs and other media items purchased. The more you buy, the more you will save on shipping costs. If buying multiple items, please wait until I have sent you an invoice with the combined shipping discount before sending payment. Buyers who pay before receiving an invoice will not receive a combined shipping discount. I will not send a refund after the fact due to the extra eBay fees and hassle.Payment is expected within a week after purchase, unless prior arrangements have been made. It will be shipped promptly after payment is received. There are no returns accepted for this DVD set nor any other items. Ask any questions about an item’s condition or content before ordering.

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama

End Time: 2024-08-24T02:00:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.49 USD