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Chris Marker - Chris Marker Blu-ray Set - Japan 2 Blu-ray Disc
Chris Marker - Chris Marker Blu-ray Set - Japan 2 Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc
Movies DVD & BLU-RAY
June 26, 2026
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Catalog No.: IVBD-1360
JAN/ISBN: 4933672270128
Number of Discs: 2
["Running Time:122minutes"]
Region: A
["subtitles:None"]
["Audio Track:French"]
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
TV Standard: NTSC
Color: Color
Layers: single-sided/single-layered
Credits:
Akira Kurosawa,Muraoka Kumiko,Chris Marker,Toru Takemitsu
Description:
The Clutter of Tokyo and Akira Kurosawa, Captured by Cinematic Poet Chris Marker
Two masterpieces documenting two distinct eras of postwar Japan are released for the first time in Japan as a Blu-ray set!
This collection brings together the major works of Chris Marker—the maverick of the French New Wave and a unique talent who pioneered the genre of the “ciné-essay”—all centered on the theme of “Japan.” Though the two films included here differ in both era and subject matter, at their core, they offer a glimpse into Marker’s profound intellect and his extraordinary affection for Japan. The 1985 film *Document: Akira Kurosawa A.K.* is a documentary that closely follows the filming of the epic *Ran*, directed by the master Akira Kurosawa and starring Tatsuya Nakadai. Set against the backdrop of the harsh filming conditions at the foot of Mount Fuji, the film portrays Kurosawa’s relentless determination to incorporate even natural phenomena like fog and wind into his direction, as well as his commitment to capturing the perfect moment on camera, presenting a portrait of “AK” as an artist. Filmed during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, *The Mysterious Kumiko* is a work that engages in an inner dialogue with Kumiko Muraoka, a Japanese woman Marker encountered by chance on the streets of Tokyo as the city underwent rapid modernization. Marker captures the loneliness and views on life and death held by the Japanese people of that era, as well as the changing urban landscape, through his signature poetic narration and pop-style editing. The lost landscapes of the Showa era, the creative core of a master filmmaker, and Marker’s “eye” that captivates viewers across generations. These two masterpieces, where image and word beautifully intertwine, are finally released on Blu-ray for the first time in Japan! “The Mysterious Kumiko” utilizes the latest 2K restored master. Includes an outer sleeve and a commentary booklet!
[Included Titles]
1. *Document: Akira Kurosawa A.K.* (1985)
2. *The Mysterious Kumiko* (1964)
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