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Toho Co.
Directed by: Masahiro Shinoda
Featuring: Kichiemon Nakamura, Shima Iwashita, Hosei Komatsu, Yusuke Takita, Kamatari Fujiwara, Yoshi Kato, Shizue Kawarazaki, Tokie Hidari
Many films have drawn from classic Japanese theatrical forms, but none with such shocking cinematic effect as director Masahiro Shinoda’s Double Suicide. In this striking adaptation of a Bunraku puppet play (featuring the music of famed composer Toru Takemitsu), a paper merchant sacrifices family, fortune, and ultimately life for his erotic obsession with a prostitute. Criterion is proud to present Double Suicide in a stunning digital transfer, with a new and improved English subtitle translation.
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Format:
DVD
Disc:
DVD-5 (1 Disc)
Total: 1 Disc
Regions:
1 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
Audio Options:
Japanese Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Resolution:
480i/59.94
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Types of Supplements Included: Insert
- Insert featuring an essay by Claire Johnston
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Artwork: Lloyd Ziff
Release Notes on Restoration
Double Suicide
Double Suicide is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.33:1. This new digital transfer was created from a 35mm composite fine-grain master.