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Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project No 4 Bd/ dvd [US-Version, Regio 1/ A]
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Release date: 27/Sep/2022
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Description:A pair of working-class Budapest roommates have one another's back through their professional and romantic travails, in soon-to-be expatriate André de Toth's Two Girls on the Street (1939). The conscripted labor at a yerba mate plantation may have fatefully had their fill of their sadistic foreman, in Argentine helmer Mario Soffici's social realist saga Prisioneros de la Tierra (1939). Kalpana (1948), the sole directing credit for Indian dancer/star Uday Shankar, finds his bid to open a cultural center striking jealous sparks between his lead performer and his business partner. French West Indies pioneer Sarah Maldoror's 1961-set Sambizanga (1972) follows an Agolan woman's hunt for her husband after his seizure by the Portuguese authorities. A Cameroonian couple face heartbreak when she becomes pregnant and he can't afford the traditional and mandatory dowry, in Jean-Pierre Dikongué-Pipa's Muna Moto (1975).The grasping and dangerous agendas of a Persian family come to light as they wrangle over their matriarch's estate, in Mohammad Reza Aslani's Chess of the Wind (1976). 10 hrs. Total on nine discs.
Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project No. 4 on Blu-Ray from Criterion Collection is a remarkable anthology that brings together six rare and celebrated films from around the globe, restored to their original glory. This fourth volume includes masterpieces such as "Sambizanga" (Sarah Maldoror), "Prisioneros de la tierra" (Mario Soffici), "Two Girls on the Street" (André de Toth), "Kalpana" (Uday Shankar), "La mujer de los perros" (Laura Citarella & Verónica Llinás) and "Chess of the Wind" (Mohammad Reza Aslani). The set not only showcases diverse cinematic voices but also highlights Martin Scorsese?s dedication to film preservation through his World Cinema Project, which aims to rescue neglected films worldwide. The Criterion Collection is renowned for its meticulous restorations and insightful supplements, making this release essential for cinephiles. The directors featured in this collection are trailblazers in world cinema: Sarah Maldoror was a pioneering filmmaker whose work focused on African liberation; Mario Soffici was an influential figure in Argentine cinema with classics like ?Rosaura at 10 O?Clock?; André de Toth later became known for Hollywood noirs such as ?House of Wax?; Uday Shankar revolutionized Indian dance and film with ?Kalpana?; Laura Citarella & Verónica Llinás have been acclaimed for their innovative storytelling; Mohammad Reza Aslani?s rediscovered masterpiece ?Chess of the Wind? has gained international recognition after decades lost. Martin Scorsese himself is one of America?s most celebrated directors, known for iconic films like ?Taxi Driver,? ?Goodfellas,? and his tireless advocacy for global film heritage. Criterion Collection stands out as a leader in home video publishing, dedicated to presenting important classic and contemporary films with high-quality transfers, extensive bonus features, and scholarly essays. Their commitment ensures that both well-known masterpieces and hidden gems receive the attention they deserve.
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