(aka 'Nikutai no mon' or 'Gate of Flesh')
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In the shady black markets and bombed-out hovels of post–World War II Tokyo, a tough band of prostitutes eke out a dog-eat-dog existence, maintaining tenuous friendships and a semblance of order in a world of chaos. But when a renegade ex-soldier stumbles into their midst, lusts and loyalties clash, with tragic results. With Gate of Flesh, visionary director Seijun Suzuki delivers a whirlwind of social critique and pulp drama shot through with brilliant colors and raw emotions. |
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Theatrical Release: May 31st, 1964 - Tokyo
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DVD Review: Criterion - Region 1 - NTSC
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| Distribution | Criterion Collection - Spine # 298 - Region 1 - NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:30:27 | |
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Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 6.83 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
| Subtitles | English, None | |
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Edition Details: • New
video interview with director Seijun Suzuki and art director Takeo Kimura
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The occasional colors really stand out well in this exceptionally dark film. Like "Story of a Prostitute" it has a thick appearance and is relatively sharp. The 22 minute From the Ruins video interview featurette features longtime collaborators Suzuki and art director Kimura discussing the making of "Gate of Flesh". It was good but I preferred the longer interviews extra in the "Story of a Prostitute" DVD. NOTE: Comparing to the PAL - Hanzibar Films - Region 2- we see the Criterion is slightly cropped on the right edge but is far sharper with a superior color balance. I enjoyed the film but again not as much as "Story of a Prostitute". It had some, almost, exploitive elements to its narrative that I found a little unsettling. |
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