(aka 'The Films of Kenneth Anger, Vol. 1')
directed by Kenneth Anger
USA
Nothing suffers more on
home video than avant-garde film, by its nature inclined to
explore the outer limits, innate qualities, and subtlest
effects of its medium. Yet nothing is more exciting, from
the perspective of the living-room cinematheque (a/k/a the
future of cinephilia) than the recent boon in experimental
DVDs. Sure, they suffer on the small screen—and Flaubert is
better in the original French—but that doesn't prevent
translations of Sentimental Education from blowing minds. |
Theatrical Release: 1947-1954
DVD Review: Fantoma - Region 0 - NTSC
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Runtime | 1:29:51 | |
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1.33:1 Original Aspect Ratio |
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Audio | English (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
Subtitles | none | |
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Edition Details: Chapters 6 |
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Fantoma's long-awaited release of the films of Kenneth Anger is
nothing less than a monumental event. I was one among countless
Anger fans eagerly counting the days (and years) until this
release would come out. 2007 finally proves to be Anger's year,
with Volumes 1 and 2 being released by Fantoma with only a few
months in between.
"Rabbit's Moon" (the only title shot in 35mm) looks pristine.
Anger's blue filter of choice is preserved here (as in "Eaux
d'artifice") and what we get is excellent contrast, remarkable
detail and sharpness in every frame. "Eaux d'artifice",
"Fireworks" and "Puce Moment" have more grain and are at times
less sharp, but still look better than I have ever seen them
before. "Fireworks" is the softest looking of the five films,
yet the look resonates with Anger's dream logic. Still, contrast
and detail are remarkable. "Puce Moment" sparkles in all its
colorful glory and features a nice and celluloid-like amount of
grain. "Eaux d'artifice" doesn't suffer from any problems
either. |
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