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Kurosawa: Classic Collection Akira Kurosawa, one of the cinema's greatest auteurs, has wowed audiences and inspired filmmakers as diverse as George Lucas and Sergio Leone. This essential 5-disc box set brings together five of his most profound masterpieces exploring the many complexities of life. Included here is the beautifully nuanced Ikiru (1952); the nuclear threat themed drama I Live in Fear (1949); the humane masterpiece Red Beard (1965); the acclaimed Maxim Gorky adaptation The Lower Depths (1957); and Kurosawa's acclaimed first colour film Dodes Ka-den (1970).Special Features:Extensive illustrated booklet featuring essays and film notes Review: Assorted, rather than Classic Kurosawa... - As owner of both the BFI 'Samurai' and 'Crime' Kurosawa collections, this was the next logical purchase, for me. I've resisted, so far, their 'Early' Kurosawa collection. I've bought these as wonderful collector's items, to enjoy the films, appreciate the diversity of the director and relish the lovely presentation and authorative booklet. And, to support the BFI, who do a splendid job, bringing often unseen and unknown films to film-lovers such as you and me. Akira Kurosawa will forever be synonymous with his world-dominating, ground-breaking take on the samurai and one that he'll be remembered for, above all else. However, he was far from being a one-genre director and in many ways, classics such as Ikiru (included here) are their equal. Many in the 'Crime Collection' set (which I've also reviewed) - Drunken Angel, Stray Dog and High & Low, 3 in particular, which all show this master director turning to contemporary issues, of a hugely changing Japan. Even if you don't consider them classics, they're as good as anything Hollywood did - OK, minus 'our' iconic screen idols, look at them as very good dramas dealing with big issues of the time; usually in a thoroughly entertaining and accomplished way. I have digressed, my point having been to show that alternative Kurosawa's are often the equal to his famous films and thus worthy of our attention; so now to this set. As other reviewers have said, you get two extra films never released on DVD before - Lower Depths and Dodes'Ka-Den and so avid Kurosawa fans and completists will get something extra. For me, it's Red Beard that I most wanted to see, whilst I Live in Fear touches on Ozu territory, in its poignant and respectful look at cold-war paranoia that the whole of the developed world suffered. I've purposefully gone down the route of the keen movie watcher/collector than film reviewer as I feel, like I did, that much indecision arises as to whether one should buy, this or that, or none at all. I won't try to sway you - I'm not the one who is selling the product! I will say, though, that these BFI sets aren't cheap and their limited market means little discounting but when compared to individual DVDs, they work out better, if you can can get them, of course. On the plus side, whilst seeming to be un-restored, BFI's exacting standards mean they are the best transfers that you're likely to get. Their price, packaging and presentation also make perfect gifts for the rather special film-lover in your life - such as yourself.... Review: Speedy service - Item came very quickly exactly as described and played well
| ASIN | B005HPQ7MI |
| Actors | Toshiro Mifune |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| Best Sellers Rank | 11,008 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 274 in World Cinema (DVD & Blu-ray) 1,805 in Box Sets (DVD & Blu-ray) 3,736 in Drama (DVD & Blu-ray) |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (80) |
| Director | Akira Kurosawa |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 5035673009390 |
| Language | Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0) |
| Media Format | Box set, Dolby, PAL |
| Number of discs | 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.7 x 11.9 x 16.1 cm; 130 g |
| Release date | 24 Oct. 2011 |
| Run time | 11 hours and 13 minutes |
| Studio | BFI Video |
| Subtitles: | English |
T**R
Assorted, rather than Classic Kurosawa...
As owner of both the BFI 'Samurai' and 'Crime' Kurosawa collections, this was the next logical purchase, for me. I've resisted, so far, their 'Early' Kurosawa collection. I've bought these as wonderful collector's items, to enjoy the films, appreciate the diversity of the director and relish the lovely presentation and authorative booklet. And, to support the BFI, who do a splendid job, bringing often unseen and unknown films to film-lovers such as you and me. Akira Kurosawa will forever be synonymous with his world-dominating, ground-breaking take on the samurai and one that he'll be remembered for, above all else. However, he was far from being a one-genre director and in many ways, classics such as Ikiru (included here) are their equal. Many in the 'Crime Collection' set (which I've also reviewed) - Drunken Angel, Stray Dog and High & Low, 3 in particular, which all show this master director turning to contemporary issues, of a hugely changing Japan. Even if you don't consider them classics, they're as good as anything Hollywood did - OK, minus 'our' iconic screen idols, look at them as very good dramas dealing with big issues of the time; usually in a thoroughly entertaining and accomplished way. I have digressed, my point having been to show that alternative Kurosawa's are often the equal to his famous films and thus worthy of our attention; so now to this set. As other reviewers have said, you get two extra films never released on DVD before - Lower Depths and Dodes'Ka-Den and so avid Kurosawa fans and completists will get something extra. For me, it's Red Beard that I most wanted to see, whilst I Live in Fear touches on Ozu territory, in its poignant and respectful look at cold-war paranoia that the whole of the developed world suffered. I've purposefully gone down the route of the keen movie watcher/collector than film reviewer as I feel, like I did, that much indecision arises as to whether one should buy, this or that, or none at all. I won't try to sway you - I'm not the one who is selling the product! I will say, though, that these BFI sets aren't cheap and their limited market means little discounting but when compared to individual DVDs, they work out better, if you can can get them, of course. On the plus side, whilst seeming to be un-restored, BFI's exacting standards mean they are the best transfers that you're likely to get. Their price, packaging and presentation also make perfect gifts for the rather special film-lover in your life - such as yourself....
J**K
Speedy service
Item came very quickly exactly as described and played well
B**E
Delighted to have it
Sadly haven’t had time to watch yet but I certainly will soon!
A**M
Fantastic Boxset, Kurosawa Classics!
Kurosawa Classic Collection is wonderful! This boxset provides you with: Ikiru (1952); I Live in Fear (1949); Red Beard (1965); The Lower Depths (1957); Dodes Ka-den (1970) The selection of films are mostly black and white (only Dodes Ka-den is coloured) but the quality of the films are great! As any Kurosawa fan will know, Kurosawa loves to explore the philosophical themes which surround life, where his films usually leaves the audience with deep impressions on these moral issues and problems presented in his films. All 5 of the films are definitely worth watching, and the boxset is definitely worth its price. The product itself is really well presented, where the quality and layout of the boxset and dvds are great. Definitely recommended to any Kurosawa fan, but also anyone who wants to venture on the masterpieces of a legendary director.
L**N
They make you think
The're 5 films in this box and it's hard to pin down all of them in this textbox. Dodes'ka-den is to me a movie i do understand so to me i'ts not bad. The opening in the film is about joy and is unforgettable. I think that Kurosawa thought of it as finnishing a masterpieace the cutting at the end sends that message. I belive that might be the reason for his suicide attempt. I'm going to stop this review right now because of my poor english but all the movies in the box make you think. I give it 5 out of 5.
F**Y
Movies + Extras = 100% - Physical Media = 80% (broken disc)
First of all, the picture and audio quality is very well done, and even though there are very few extra features these movies don't need them to be enjoyed fully (read a Kurosawa biography if you want more). On top of that the BFI ist to be commended for making avilable here these movies that can be very hard to find on modern media in the West, yet can be an epiphany to even new and more casual movie fans. Sure we don't get state-of-the-art 2K or 4K scans of the original picture on BD, but what's here does impress nonetheless, if only for the fact that it is accessible to a broad audience that may otherwise never get to experience these gems. The only downside for me was what must have been a production issue: One disc was dead on arrival, split from the central hole to a crack around 4.5cm or 2 inches in length making the DVD unplayable (Red Beard) - sold and shipped by amazon. Other than that both the discs and container were in good shape, getting the discs out of the case wasn't nasty either as some other collections can be... If you get your discs in working order this is a very decent and affordable collection of some of Kurosawa's other works, outside his more well-known Samurai movies (Jidaigeki).
M**S
Excellent
This is a collection of Five films by one of the greatest film makers of all time Akira Kurosawa and all featuring Toshiro Mifune. For me a must watch are "The Lower Depths" and "Red Beard" the only down side to this collection is it is not on Blu-Ray like Kurosiwo's samurai collection.
V**N
Damaged Case
This set arrived with the inside clip broken and the discs loose in the case.Luckily they are not scratched but it is annoying.The manufacturer used to send these expensive sets in seperate cases but now uses this cheap packaging and that is a pity. This is not enough reason to return the set but a replacement case would be much appreciated.
A**E
5 films sur des sujets de conscience humaine. Films en japonais sous-titrés en anglais sans autre choix. Ce qui est toujours dommage dans ces éditions c'est que qu'il n'y a jamais la version originale sous titrée dans la langue originale donc ici, il n'y a pas la version sous-titrée en japonais. En revanche, il n'y a pas de publicité donc on met le DVD et c'est tout de suite le film, ouf !
J**L
What can you say about a film genius ?
R**L
Son cinco dramas de Akira Kurosawa editados en pack por BFI: Ikiru, 1.33:1 I Live in Fear 1.66:1 The Lowers Depths 1.33:1 Red Beard 2.35:1, anamorfica Dodes'ka-den 1.33:1 La edicion en mi opinion es estupenda, todas subtituladas al ingles. No le veo nada malo.
H**S
I have grown up with Kurosawa and when I revisit him I usually come away with a different feel. Having watched these movies and the movie that's a take on the novel of the great writer, I realize how different the Japanese way of life is or at least was.
R**K
Die Box enthält 5 eher unbekanntere Filme von Akira Kurosawa (außer "Red Beard"). "In the lower depths" liegt eine wortgetreue Übersetzung von Gorkijs berühmten Stück "Nachtasyl" zu Grunde: Mehrere Personen fristen ihr Leben gemeinsam in einem Schuppen und müssen dem Vermieterehepaar noch Geld dafür bezahlen. Die Dialoge sind scharfzüngig, umwerfend - es wird eine ähnliche literarische Qualität wie bei Goethes Faust erreicht. Die Schauspieler sind absolut glaubwürdig, der junge Mifune in der Rolle des Diebes ist kaum wieder zu erkennen. Trotz des Elends haben die dargestellten Menschen Eigenwillen, Stolz und Lebenswillen. Ähnlich ist die Situation in "Do-des-ka-den", wo verschiedene Personen auf einem Schrottplatz wohnen und ein kurzes Stück ihrer Lebenszeit gezeigt wird. Es handelt sich um Kurosawas ersten Farbfilm. Er macht von der Farbe einen intensiven Gebrauch, so dass manche Szenen fast Comicartig wirken. "Do-des-ka-den" ist das Geräusch, was der glücklichste Junge auf dem Schrottplatz in Animation der Geräusche eines Straßenbahnwagens produziert und dabei seine imaginären Straßenbahn stundenlang durch den Schrottplatz steuert. Auch die anderen Bewohner haben ihre Geschichten und Phantasien. Am rührendsten ist für mich ein Vater mit Sohn gewesen, die gemeinsam in einer alten Ente (Citroen) hausen. Der Vater imaginiert für die beiden Stück für Stück ein Haus in den Bergen. Auch in diesem Film steht nicht das traurige Schicksal der Bewohner im Vordergrund, sondern ihr Wunsch zum Glücklichsein und ihre Vitalität. In "Ikiru" wird das Schicksal eines Beamten dargestellt, der in den mittleren Lebensjahren die Diagnose "Magenkrebs" erhält. Er sieht plötzlich sein ganzes Leben anders und verfällt erst in eine tiefe Depression. Dann bekommt er durch eine junge Kollegin den Anstoß, er solle sich eine sinnvolle Arbeit suchen. Sein "Zu spät." will sie nicht akzeptieren. Tatsächlich fällt ihm dann ein Gesuch vieler Mütter nach einem Spielplatz ein und setzt seine restlichen Monate dazu ein, diesen Spielplatz durchzubringen. Der Film geht sogar noch posthum weiter, als seine Vorgesetzten und Kollegen versuchen, sich seines Ergebnisses als ihres zu bemächtigen. Es gelingt Kurusawa, mich nach anfänglicher Trauer noch in eine total positive Stimmung zu versetzen. In "I live in fear" wird ein Familiendrama gezeigt: Das Familienoberhaupt (wieder ein schwer erkennbarer Mifune) hat den Betrieb aufgebaut und unterhält seine ganze Familie inklusive einiger Mätressen und derer Kinder. Nach den Atombombenabwürfen und den nachfolgenden Internationalen Spannungen der nächsten Jahre ist er davon überzeugt, dass die Menschen in Japan nicht überleben können und dass der nächste Atombombenabwurf kurz bevor steht. Er möchte mit der ganzen Familie nach Brasilien auswandern und hat auch schon die Vorkehrungen dazu getroffen. Die Familie möchte nicht mit ... und versucht, ihn entmündigen zu lassen. Auf jeden Fall wird erstmal sein Vermögen eingefroren und er kann keine Schritte in Richtung Brasilien unternehmen. Es kommt zu mehr Konflikten mit seiner Familie und zum Schluss zündet er seinen Betrieb an, weil er der Meinung ist, das allein hielte die Kinder noch in Japan. Er wird in ein Sanatorium eingeliefert, wo er sich schon von der Erde entfernt und "sicher" fühlt. Die schauspielerischen Leistung hat mich in diesem Film besonders beeindruckt. In einer Szene jagen Düsenflugzeuge über das Haus und Mifune wirft sich über seinen kleinen Sohn, um ihn zu schützen. Es fällt keine Bombe und das Kind weint ... und muss von der Mutter getröstet werden. Ich kann schon fast sagen, dass ich nach dem Sehen dieser Filme ein anderer Mensch geworden bin ...
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