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A.K. (1985)
A documentary that shows the production of Ran and discusses the film techniques of Kurosawa himself.Director: Chris Marker
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Ran" (162:25)
Audio commentary by film historian Stephen Prince (author of "The Warrior's Camera: The Cinema of Akira Kurosawa")
Film introduction from Sidney Lumet (12:02)
Trailer 1 (2:04)
Trailer 2 (1:44)
Trailer 3 (3:11)
Trailer 4 (3:02)
DISC TWO
"A.K.": Making of documentary by Chris Marker (74:33)
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful To Create" documentary (29:54)
"Image: Kurosawa's Continuity" documentary (36:02)
Interview with actor Tatsuya Nakadai (9:51) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese/English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a 28-page booklet with an essay on the film by critic Michael Wilmington, an interview with director/co-writer/editor Akira Kurosawa, and an interview with composer Toru Takemitsu.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Ran" (155:36)
DISC TWO
"A.K." documentary by Chris Marker (71:13)
Theatrical trailer (1:54) -
Subtitles:Dutch, English, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese/French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc are Region 2/4 encoded.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Kurosawa: A Documentary on the Acclaimed Filmmaker" (115:27)
Interview Outtakes (101:33)
DISC TWO
"Making of Ran" 1985 documentary (88:17)
* "A.K." 1985 documentary (74:35)
DISC THREE
"Image: Kurosawa’s Continuity"
- "Kagemusha" (43:01)
- "Ran" (32:00) -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Packaged in 3 keep cases in a rigid slipcase with a 14 page booklet.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "Ran" (155:36)
DISC TWO
"A.K." documentary by Chris Marker (71:13)
Theatrical trailer (1:54) -
Subtitles:Dutch, English, German
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese/French Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Disc are Region 2/4 encoded.
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OVERALL: Draw
The US, German, and Australian releases for the anamorphic transfer.
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CUTS:
- R1 Ran America- Criterion Collection - No cuts (74:33 NTSC)
- R2 Ran - Collector's Edition Germany- Studio Canal/Universal - No cuts (71:13 PAL)
- R2 Akira Kurosawa The Masterworks: Sozo no kiseki Japan- Toho - No cuts (74:35 NTSC)
- R4 Ran - Collector's Edition Australia- Studio Canal/Universal - No cuts (71:13 PAL)
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 01/12/24
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 01/12/24UPDATE LOG:
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