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(aka 'Shinjû: Ten no amijima' or 'Double Suicide')
directed by
Masahiro Shinoda
| Many films have drawn from classic Japanese theatrical forms, but none with such shocking cinematic effect as director Masahiro Shinoda’s Double Suicide. In this striking adaptation of a bunraku puppet play (featuring the music of famed composer Toru Takemitsu), a paper merchant sacrifices family, fortune, and ultimately life for his erotic obsession with a prostitute. |
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Theatrical Release: May 24th, 1969 - Tokyo
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DVD Review: Criterion - Region 1 - NTSC
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| Distribution | Criterion Collection - Spine # 104 - Region 1- NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:43:32 | |
| Video | 1.33:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.56 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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Release Information: Edition Details: • 6
page liner notes essay by Claire Johnson |
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This film is rife with visual
eye-candy that Criterion have maintained with their usual precision. Black and whites
are sharp and gray's dusted with appropriate temperance. The scenes with
strong whites seem a little overly bright, but there is no evidence of
edge enhancement. Shadow detail is very good - blacks are pitch. Good
clean original audio, but no extras - save the liner notes. A wonderful
film to have in your collection for its beauty and eclectic uniqueness.
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