GATE OF HELL [JIGOKUMON] will be released in DUAL FORMAT (BLU-RAY &DVD) &DVD editions as part of the Masters of Cinema Series on 3 December 2012.
Eureka Entertainment have announced that they will be releasing a stunning new HD restoration of GATE OF HELL [JIGOKUMON] in
a Dual Format (Blu-ray + DVD) & DVD edition, available for home
viewing for the first time in the UK from 3 December 2012. From the
director of A Page of Madness [Kurutta ippeji, 1926], this long-awaited reissue of a Japanese classic was the winner of the prestigious Grand Prix at Cannes and two Oscars (for Best Foreign Language Film and Costume Design), and named by Martin Scorsese as one of the ten most beautiful colour films ever made.
“It is hard to convey in simple language the moving qualities of this lovely film” – New York Times
Synopsis: One
of the key works of the early 1950s wave of Japanese films to first
reach foreign markets, director Kinugasa's sumptuous period drama
astonished audiences with its dramatic force and spectacular colour
cinematography.
During feudal unrest in the 12th century, samurai warrior Moritō (Kazuo Hasegawa) manages to thwart a palace rebellion and save the life of the empress, using loyal subject Lady Kesa (Machiko Kyō)
as a decoy. When Moritō is offered anything he should desire as reward,
he requests Kesa's hand in marriage. Informed that she is already
married to a fellow samurai (Isao Yamagata), he refuses to withdraw his request, setting in motion a tragic chain of events.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Beautifully restored high-definition master presented in the film's original aspect ratio, in 1080p on the Blu-ray
• Newly translated optional English subtitles
• Illustrated booklet featuring the words of Kinugasa, rare archival imagery, and more
• Further details to be announced nearer the release date!
Buy/Pre-order:[JIGOKUMON] DVD [1953] / DVD (& BLU-RAY DUAL FORMAT)