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Ballad of Narayama (The) AKA Narayama bushiko (Blu-ray) (1983)
The film recounts the ancient custom of younger inhabitants in a remote Japanese mountain village who are obliged to shepherd those over the age of seventy to the top of Mount Narayama to await their death.Director: Shôhei Imamura
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Ballad of Narayama
* The Film
Audio Commentary by Jasper Sharp
"Age and Tradition" 2020 appreciation by Tony Rayns (47:53)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:52)
- Theatrical Trailer 2 (2:32)
- Teaser Trailer 1 (2:19)
- Teaser Trailer 2 (1:08)
Image Gallery (7:10)
BD-ROM:
- Original Japanese Press Kit
DISC TWO: Zegen
DISC THREE: Black Rain -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Coded region A/B. All extras in 1080p, with optional English subtitles for non-English dialogue, except where noted.
Comes in a stiff slipcase along with a 60-page full-colour glossy booklet containing an essay by Tom Mes. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
"Tony Rayns on The Ballad of Narayama" interview (19:16)
Japanese Teaser #1 (2:17)
Japanese Teaser #2 (1:06)
Japanese Trailer #1 (2:51)
Japanese Trailer #2 (2:31)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The interview is in English without any subtitles and the teasers and trailers are in Japanese with optional English subtitles.
Includes a 44-page full-colour booklet containing a 1983 director’s statement by Shôhei Imamura; a newly translated 1983 interview with Imamura conducted by Max Tessier; the newly translated production diary for the film kept by producer Jirô Tomoda; a wide selection of rare production stills; and facsimile imagery from the film’s original Japanese press book.
Also available in the Shohei Imamura Masterpiece Collection. -
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Extras:DISC ONE: The Ballad of Narayama
* The Film
Audio Commentary by Jasper Sharp
"Age and Tradition" 2020 appreciation by Tony Rayns (47:53)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer 1 (2:52)
- Theatrical Trailer 2 (2:32)
- Teaser Trailer 1 (2:19)
- Teaser Trailer 2 (1:08)
Image Gallery (7:10)
BD-ROM:
- Original Japanese Press Kit
DISC TWO: Zegen
DISC THREE: Black Rain -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Coded region A/B. All extras in 1080p, with optional English subtitles for non-English dialogue, except where noted.
Comes in a stiff slipcase along with a 60-page full-colour glossy booklet containing an essay by Tom Mes. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Survivor Ballads: Three Films by Shōhei Imamura America- Arrow Films - No cuts (129:56).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Eureka - No cuts (130:04)
- Blu-ray B Survivor Ballads: Three Films by Shōhei Imamura United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (129:56).
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 15/12/11
Comparison last updated by Rob_Hunt on 05/12/20UPDATE LOG:
15/12/11: Initial entry.
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05/12/20: Added Arrow releases, updated title.
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