The Human Condition (Criterion Collection) (1959) on Blu-ray

Actor: Kokinji Katsura, Jun Tatara, Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, So Yamamura, Keiji Sada, Chikage Awashima, Ineko Aeima, Eitaro Ozawa, Michio Minami
Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Genre: Drama
Year: 1959
Studio: Criterion Collection
Length: 575 Min
Released: 6/8/2021
Rating: Not Rated (MPAA Rating)
Format: Blu-ray
Misc/Special Features: Blu-ray, Subtitled,High-definition digital restoration,Archival interview with director Masaki Kobayashi, conducted by filmmaker Masahiro Shinoda, Interview with actor Tatsuya Nakadai, Appreciation of Kobayashi from 2009 featuring Shinoda
Language: Yes
Subtitles : N/A

DESCRIPTION:

Three-disc set includes: The Human Condition, Part 1 (1959)A Japanese pacifist strives to preserve his beliefs during World War II in the first part of Masaki Kobayashi's thoughtful trilogy. Tatsuya Nakadai stars as Kaji, an administrator who enrages his superiors by dealing humanely with striking mine workers and P.O.W.s. Michiyo Aratama, Chikage Awashima also star. AKA: "No Greater Love." 200 min. In Japanese with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR The Human Condition, Part 2 (1960)The second episode of Masaki Kobayashi's critical appraisal of Japanese conduct during World War II follows the plight of protagonist Kaji (Tatsuya Nakadai) as he serves punishment duty in Manchuria, enduring wild accusations and beatings from sadistic officers for the sake of his humanism. Michiyo Aratama, Kokinji Katsura also star. AKA: "The Road to Eternity." 181 min. In Japanese with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR The Human Condition, Part 3 (1961)In the final installment of Masaki Kobayashi's bleak anti-war trilogy, Kaji (Tatsuya Nakadai) achieves freedom from his cruel Japanese commander and permits himself to be captured by Russian troops, hoping for better treatment as a P.O.W. Michiyo Aratama, Tamao Nakamura also star. AKA: "A Soldier's Prayer." 190 min. In Japanese with English subtitles. BW/Rtg: NR Widescreen; Soundtrack: Japanese; Subtitles: English; featurettes; theatrical trailers.