Akira Kurosawa's Dreams
Akira Kurosawa presents a visually stunning anthology of eight dream sequences, drawing inspiration from Japanese folklore and his own childhood. This deeply personal and poetic film explores themes of nature, life, and the human spirit, featuring appearances by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese and breathtaking cinematography.
Key Features:
- Restored Special Edition on Blu-ray / 4K Ultra HD
- Directed by Akira Kurosawa
- Includes English subtitles
- Feature-length documentary from 1990 directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Exclusive interviews with filmmakers including Hayao Miyazaki and Martin Scorsese
- Audio commentary by film scholar Stephen Prince
- Interactive menus and bonus footage
Product Details:
Director |
Akira Kurosawa |
Starring |
Toshihiko Nakano, Akira Terao, Mieko Harada, Martin Scorsese, Mitsunori Isaki, Toshie Negishi, Mitsuko Baishô, Yoshitaka Zushi, Hisashi Igawa, Chôsuke Ikariya |
Contributors |
Akira Kurosawa, Shinichirô Ikebe, Takao Saitô, Hisao Kurosawa, Mike Y. Inoue, Shôji Ueda |
Format |
Blu-ray / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Restored Special Edition) |
Studio |
Criterion Collection |
Catalogue No |
CC3475UHDBDUK |
Barcode |
5060952891687 |
Main Language |
Japanese |
Subtitles |
English |
Region |
Region B |
Release Date |
22 Apr 2024 |
Originally Issued |
1990 |
No of Discs |
2 |
Weight |
144g |
Dimensions |
171 x 16 x 136 (mm) |
Genre |
World Cinema |
BBFC Cert |
(PG) Parental Guidance |
Rental/Retail |
Retail not for Rental |
Run Time |
120 minutes |
Sound |
2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio |