Human condition
(DVD)
Contributors
Kemp, Philip, writer of supplementary textual content.
Kinoshita, Chūji, 1916-2018, composer (expression)
Kobayashi, Masaki, 1916-1996, screenwriter,
Matsuyama, Zenzō, screenwriter.
Miyajima, Yoshio, 1909-1998, director of photography.
Kinoshita, Chūji, 1916-2018, composer (expression)
Kobayashi, Masaki, 1916-1996, screenwriter,
Matsuyama, Zenzō, screenwriter.
Miyajima, Yoshio, 1909-1998, director of photography.
Published
[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, 2009.
Status
Franklin Ave. Library - World Language DVDs
Japanese Human
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Japanese Human
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ave. Library - World Language DVDs | Japanese Human | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Epic films.
Ethics -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
Military deserters -- Japan -- Drama.
Prisoners of war -- Soviet Union -- Drama.
Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
War films.
World War, 1939-1945 -- China -- Drama.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Japan -- Drama.
Ethics -- Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
Military deserters -- Japan -- Drama.
Prisoners of war -- Soviet Union -- Drama.
Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
War films.
World War, 1939-1945 -- China -- Drama.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Japan -- Drama.
Other Subjects
More Details
Published
[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, 2009.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (574 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet
Language
jpn
UPC
715515046619, 00715515046619
Notes
General Note
A foreign film (Japan).
General Note
Based on the novel by Junpei Gomikawa.
General Note
Booklet contains essay "The prisoner" by Philip Kemp.
General Note
DVD release of the motion picture, originally released from 1959-1961 as three films: No greater love, The road to eternity, and A soldier's prayer.
General Note
Special features (all on disc 4): excerpt from a rare Directors Guild of Japan video interview by Masahiro Shinoda of director Masaki Kobayashi (1993); new video interview with actor Tatsuya Nakadai (2009); video appreciation of Kobayashi featuring Masashiro Shinoda (2009); three Japanese theatrical trailers.
General Note
Theatrical release in the US by Janus Films.
Creation/Production Credits
Producer, Tatsuo Hosoya (2nd film); cinematography, Yoshio Miyajima ; art, Kazue Hirataka; music, Chuji Kinoshita ; editing, Keiichi Uraoka.
Participants/Performers
Nakadai Tatsuya, Aratama Michiyo, Sada Keiji, Nakamura Tamao, Kawazu Yūsuke, Ryu Chishū, Naitō Taketoshi, Takamine Hideko.
Description
Tells of the journey of the well-intentioned yet naive Kaji from labor camp supervisor to Imperial Army soldier to Soviet POW. Constantly trying to rise above a corrupt system, Kaji time and again finds his morals an impediment rather than an advantage.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: not rated.
System Details
DVD ; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby digital mono. and surround.
Language
In Japanese, with optional subtitles in English.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kemp, P., Kinoshita, C., Kobayashi, M., Matsuyama, Z., Miyajima, Y., Nakadai, T., Ryū, C., Sada, K., Shinoda, M., Takamine, H., Wakatsuki, S., & Gomikawa, J. (2009). Human condition . Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Philip, Kemp et al.. 2009. Human Condition. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Philip, Kemp et al.. Human Condition Criterion Collection, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kemp, Philip,, et al. Human Condition Criterion Collection, 2009.
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