| Description |
1 DVD (104 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mono |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| Series |
Janus films collection
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Janus films collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, 1.33:1 aspect ratio, monaural |
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DVD ; 2.35:1 aspect ratio. |
| Cast |
Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa. |
| Credits |
Directed by Kon Ichikawa ; screenplay by Natto Wada ; photography by Setsuo Kobayashi. |
| Note |
Originally produced as motion picture in 1959. |
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Based on: Nobi / Sh-ohei -Ooka. |
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Released as part of the "Essential Art House : 50 Years of Janus Films." |
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"...features a pristine digital transfer of the film in its original language, as well as English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing."--Criterion website. |
| Summary |
Japanese anti-war film, acts of cannibalism bring home the terrifying brutality of war. Japanese troops are in retreat in the Philippines. Supplies run out and discipline crumbles. |
| Language |
Japanese language soundtrack with optional English subtitles. |
| Genre/Form |
War films.
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War films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Ōoka, Shōhei, 1909-1988.
Nobi.
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Funakoshi, Eiji.
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Takizawa, Osamu, 1906-2000.
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Daiē, Kabushiki Kaisha.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Janus Films.
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| Note |
Title from accompanying book : Essential art house |
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Title from container : 50 years of Janus Films |
| Added Title |
Fifty years of Janus Films |
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Nobi (Motion picture)
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50 years of Janus Films.
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| ISBN |
$12.92 |
| Music No. |
CC1662D Janus Films |
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