Rent The Saga of Anatahan (1953)

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Synopsis:
Josef von Sternberg - the innovative director with an unmatched eye for detail and a reputation for his intensity - brings to life this vulnerable tale of human trauma, survival and redemption. Set during the dying stages of World War II, 'The Saga of Anatahan' tells the story of twelve Japanese seaman stranded on a forgotten island for seven years. Accompanied only by Keiko (Akemi Negishi), a young Japanese woman, all rationality and discipline are soon overcome by a struggle for power and control over Keiko's affections.
Narrated by Sternberg himself, the director positions himself as the story's unconscious viewpoint amidst his othertrademark qualities: lush mise-en-scene, theatrical lighting and bleak yet poignant storytelling.
Actors:
, , Kisaburo Sawamura, Shôji Nakayama, , , Shozo Miyashita, Tsuruemon Bando, Kikuji Onoe, Rokuriro Kineya, Daijiro Tamura, , , Shiro Amikura
Directors:
Producers:
Kazuo Takimura
Narrated By:
Josef Von Sternberg
Writers:
Younghill Kang, Michiro Maruyama, Tatsuo Asano, Josef Von Sternberg
Aka:
Ana-ta-han
Studio:
Eureka
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
Collections:
Top 10 Best Last Films: World Cinema, Top Films
Countries:
Japan
BBFC:
Release Date:
14/08/2017
Run Time:
91 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono, Japanese LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.37:1
Colour:
B & W
Bonus:
  • A new interview with Asian film expert Tony Rayns
  • Whose Saga? - A visual essay by critic Tag Gallagher
  • Saga: The Making of Anatahan - An interview with Nicolas von Sternberg
  • U.S. Navy footage of the actual survivors of Anatahan, immediately aftertheir surrender
  • Unused footage originally filmed specially for the 1958 version of the film
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
BBFC:
Release Date:
14/08/2017
Run Time:
91 minutes
Languages:
English LPCM Mono, Japanese LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.37:1
Colour:
B & W
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • The complete 1953 version of the film
  • A new interview with Asian film expert Tony Rayns
  • Whose Saga? - A visual essay by critic Tag Gallagher
  • Saga: The Making of Anatahan - An interview with Nicolas von Sternberg
  • U.S. Navy footage of the actual survivors of Anatahan, immediately aftertheir surrender
  • Unused footage originally filmed specially for the 1958 version of the film
  • Original Theatrical Trailer

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