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Love of Sumako the Actress (The) AKA Joyû Sumako no koi (1947)
The stage director Shimamura, who is bringing western theatre to Japan, falls in love with the outspoken actress Sumako Matsui.Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
OVERALL: R2-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Utamaro and His Five Women"
"Misère et grandeur de la beauté" (Analysis by Jean Douchet; 22 mins)
"Yoshiwara et le monde flottant" (Interview with Hélène Bayou, curator at the National Museum of Asian Arts, Guimet; 22 mins)
"Images d’Utamaro" (Analysis by Hélène Bayou; 17 mins)
Interview with director Kaneto Shindô about "Utamaro" (11 mins)
DISC TWO
* "The Sword"
* "Joyû Sumako no koi"
"L’Epée Bijomaru par Jean Douchet" (Analysis of "The Sword" by Jean Douchet; 4 mins)
Interview with director Kaneto Shindô about "The Sword" (11 mins)
"L’Amour de l’actrice Sumako par Jean Douchet" (Analysis of "Joyû Sumako no koi" by Jean Douchet; 5 mins)
"Kenji Mizoguchi de 1945 à 1949" (documentary by Charles Tesson; 30 mins)
DISC THREE
* "Women of the Night"
* "Flame of My Love"
"Les Femmes de la nuit par Jean Douchet" (Analysis of "Women of the Night" by Jean Douchet; 5 mins)
Interview with director Kaneto Shindô about feminism in Mizoguchi with particular reference to "Women of the Night" (14 mins)
Flamme de mon amour par Jean Douchet (Analysis of "Flame of My Love" by Jean Douchet; 5 mins)
IN THE CASE
32-page Booklet -
Subtitles:French (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Three slimline amarays with a cardboard slipcase.
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Easter eggs:Charles Tesson offers a brief introduction to the legendary actress Kinuyo Tanaka (4 mins). If you know how to access it, please let us know.
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Amazon France
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OVERALL: R2
Currently the only release we are aware of. Note it is NOT English friendly.
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CUTS:
- R2 Kenji Mizoguchi - Les Années 40 France- Carlotta Films - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 22/09/14
Comparison last updated by Samuel_Scott on 22/09/14UPDATE LOG:
22/09/14 - Initial entry.
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