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• WRACK AND RUIN: THE RUBBLE FILM AT DEFA (Masters of Cinema) Limited Edition Three-disc Blu-ray Boxed Set | Blu Ray | (15/09/2025) from £44.95   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• István Szabó: Mephisto / Colonel Redl / Hanussen (3-disc Blu-ray Box Set) | Blu Ray | (08/12/2025) from £44.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  István Szabó is perhaps the best-known of all Hungarian filmmakers, having made hugely successful, Oscar-winning films in Hungary, Europe and in Hollywood. This Box Set uncovers the most creative and exuberant period of Szabó's Hungarian cinema, with a trio of exceptional films made in collaboration with actor Klaus Maria Brandauer, writer Péter Dobai and cinematographer Lajos Koltai. These films unravel the conflicts of history, society, and the individual in a rich and dazzlingly audacious, yet personal manner.These important and powerfully relevant films are presented from stunning 4K restorations, and released for the first time on Blu-ray in the UK.The set includes:Mephisto (1981)István Szabó's Oscar-winning adaptation of Klaus Mann's novel paints a portrait of Hendrik Höfgen (Klaus Maria Brandauer), a passionate but struggling actor who, despite his political ambivalence, remains in Germany as the Nazis come to power. When he accepts a Nazi official's offer to make him a star, Höfgen finally receives the success and adulation he has long sought but at what price?Colonel Redl (1985)Set in the years leading up to WW1, and inspired by John Osbourne's controversial 1965 play A Patriot for Me, Szabó's film charts the rise of the brilliant but unscrupulous Alfréd Redl in the Austro-Hungarian military. Compromised by his secret homosexuality, Redl is manipulated into a series of treasonous betrayals, becoming a prisoner of his own deceptions.Hanussen (1988)Wounded during WW1, an Austrian soldier claims he has gained the power to foresee the future. Adopting the name Erik Jan Hanussen, he sets himself up as a hypnotist, astrologer and clairvoyant in a Berlin theatre, ingratiating himself with those in power. Szabó's film vividly recreates the period as the film parallels the rise of Hanussen with Hitler and the Nazi regime.Limited Edition 3-disc Blu-ray Box Set.All three features presented from 4K restorations by the National Film Institute Hungary - Film Archive.Four of István Szabó's acclaimed but rarely seen short film works: Variations on a Theme (1961), You (1963), Concert (1963), and City Map (1977).István Szabó - The Director Answers: An interview with the award-winning filmmaker.Remembrance of József Romvári: Filmmaker Sophy Romvári's tribute to her grandfather, production designer József Romvári with narration by Szabó.Szabó's Central Europe: A look at Szabó's Hungarian films.Individual booklets each with new writing by Hungarian cinema experts John Cunningham, Peter Hames and Catherine Portuges.Trailers.New English subtitle translations.UK premieres on Blu-ray.Region Free (A/B/C) Blu-rays.

• Akira Kurosawa Samurai Collection (Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (01/12/2025) from £43.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  ˜His influence on filmmakers throughout the entire world is so profound as to be almost incomparable' Martin Scorsese Akira Kurosawa is one of the world's greatest filmmakers. His films have been acclaimed by critics and audiences the world over, and his celebrated samurai epics featuring international star Toshiro Mifune have inspired filmmakers as diverse as Steven Spielberg and Sergio Leone, and countless films, including The Magnificent Seven and Star Wars. This indispensable collection contains recently remastered presentations of five of Kurosawa's greatest films, accompanied by a wealth of extras features including documentaries, interviews, audio commentaries and original theatrical trailers. Extras 6-disc set featuring five classic Kurosawa films in High Definition Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create (2002, 195 mins): five episodes of the Toho Masterworks series split over five discs, that take an in-depth look at each of the films included in this collection. Each episode includes interviews with not only Kurosawa himself but a host of cast and crew. Audio commentary on Seven Samurai by film critic Adrian Martin Philip Kemp selected scenes commentary on Seven Samurai (1999, 20 mins): film critic and writer Philip Kemp analyses key scenes from the film. The Art of Akira Kurosawa (2013, 49 mins): Asian-cinema expert Tony Rayns discusses Kurosawa's career and influence My Life in Cinema (1993, 116 mins): a conversation between filmmakers Akira Kurosawa and Nagisa Oshima filmed for the Directors Guild of Japan in 1993 - the two legendary directors discuss Kurosawa's life, career and legacy Introduction to Throne of Blood by Sir Ian McKellen (2016, 2 mins) Introduction to Throne of Blood by Mamoun Hassan (2012, 7 mins): the late writer, director, and producer introduces a screening of Akira Kurosawa's film at the BFI Southbank Audio commentary on Throne of Blood by Japanese film expert Michael Jeck Macbeth (1945, 16 mins): two scenes from Shakespeare's famous Scottish tragedy, with Wilfrid Lawson and Cathleen Nesbitt as a fine murderous duo Audio commentary on The Hidden Fortress by Japanese-film expert Tony Rayns BFI Screen Epiphanies: Steven Berkoff (2015, 18 mins): in a wide-ranging discussion with journalist Ian Hadyn Smith, the actor, writer and theatre director reflects on The Hidden Fortress, the talents of Toshiro Mifune and his first viewing of the film in the late 1950s Interview with George Lucas (2001, 8 mins) Original trailer Sword For Hire (2024, 25 mins): Kurosawa scholar Jasper Sharp discusses Yojimbo and Sanjuro in this analytical assessment Audio commentary on Yojimbo by film critic Philip Kemp Introduction to Sanjuro (2003, 5 mins): filmmaker Alex Cox introduces Sanjuro Audio commentary on Sanjuro by Japanese-Australian filmmaker Kenta McGrath Out of the Dust Storm and into the Koi Pond (2025, 18 mins): Nic Wassell considers the role of nature as a background to the machinations of mankind in role of nature as a background to the machinations of mankind in Yojimbo and Sanjuro Alex Cox on Kurosawa (2003, 9 mins): the director discusses the life and work of Akira Kurosawa Original Japanese trailers Seven Samurai trailer (2024) Image galleries for Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and Sanjuro

• Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (2-Disc Blu-ray) | Blu Ray | (06/10/2025) from £17.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Chantal Akerman's landmark second feature follows the meticulous daily routine of its titular lead over the course of three days. Voted Sight and Sound's Greatest Film of All Time in 2022, marking the first time a female filmmaker has taken the number one spot, Jeanne Dielman is revolutionary in its bold experimental approach to narrative subject and structure. Charting the breakdown of its protagonist, a bourgeois Belgian housewife, mother and part-time sex worker over the course of three days, the film rigorously records her everyday life in extended time and hypnotic detail. Extras Restored in 2K and presented in High Definition Audio commentary by Kate Rennebohm and Simon Howell of the Akerman Year podcast Autour de Jeanne Dielman (1975, 69 mins): insightful documentary by Sami Frey showing the working relationship between Akerman and Delphine Seyrig Chantal Akerman 1976: An Interview (1976, 59 mins): the filmmaker discusses her early films with B Ruby Rich Entretien avec ma mère, Natalia Akerman (2007, 30 mins): Chantal Akerman talks to her mother, Natalia Interview with Babette Mangolte (2007, 34 mins) Interview with Aurore Clément (2007, 19 mins): The actor talks to Chantal Akerman about how she came to work on Les Rendez-vous d'Anna, and the reaction the film garnered on its release

• Central Station 4K UHD+Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (24/11/2025) from £24.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Manthan | Blu Ray | (27/10/2025) from £19.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Shyam Benegal (1934 2024) is one of India's most venerated filmmakers whose early films were iconic in India's Parallel Cinema movement. Manthan ('The Churning', 1976) is not only one of his finest films, but its existence is also unique: 500,000 farmers contributed 2 rupees each towards the film, making history as the first-ever ˜crowd-funded' production.Manthan tells the story of the extraordinary dairy cooperative movement that transformed India from a milk-deficient nation to the world's largest milk producer. The movement broke the shackles of economic inequality and caste discrimination whilst empowering the farmers. Manthan was integral to spreading the message of the benefits of the cooperative to farmers across the country and thus became a vital part of building that movement.Manthan is presented from a beautiful new 4K restoration by Film Heritage Foundation.Manthan (1976) presented from the new 4K restoration by Film Heritage Foundation.Manthan Reborn: A film on the legacy and restoration of the film, including footage from the 2024 Indian premiere of the restoration, and an interview with the late director Shyam Benegal.Manthan at Cannes 2024: Film Heritage Foundation founder Shivendra Singh Dungarpur and actor Naseeruddin Shah interviewed by writer and broadcaster Anupama Chopra.Booklet with new writing by author and film scholar Dr Omar Ahmed, plus Shivendra Singh Dungarpur and director Shyam Benegal on the film and the restoration.New English subtitle translation.Region free Blu-ray (A/B/C).World premiere release on Blu-ray.

• The Crimson Rivers 4K UHD+Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (13/10/2025) from £26.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel star in this grisly French crime thriller, co-written and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz (La Haine) and newly restored in 4K.Two French policemen - one an experienced detective, the other a reckless rookie - are brought together by the clues from their respective cases. As more murders occur, the two cops uncover an increasing number of horrific details that all point to a dark conspiracy.One 4K UHD disc (Region Free) with the new 4K restoration of the film presented in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), plus commentaryOne Blu-ray disc (Region B) which includes the new 4K restoration, presented in HD, and special featuresNew interviews with Thierry Arbogast and Jean-Christophe GrangéCommentary with Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean Reno and Vincent CasselThe Investigation - a behind-the scenes documentaryFeaturettesOriginal Theatrical TrailerEnglish SDH subtitles

• Sansho the Bailiff (Criterion Collection) - UK Only | Blu Ray | (08/12/2025) from £33.35   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Eyes Without a Face (4K UHD) | Blu Ray | (20/10/2025) from £25.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  After his daughter Christiane (Edith Scob) is horribly disfigured in a car accident he caused, the brilliant and obsessive plastic surgeon Dr. Genessier (Pierre Brasseur) is driven mad with guilt. As atonement, the doctor, aided by his loyal assistant Louise (Alida Valli), lures young women to his secluded chateau and takes them to his secret laboratory to surgically remove their faces with the hope of grafting them on to his daughter's ruined features and restoring her former beauty. But will Christiane allow him to succeed in his dangerous experiments? Eyes Without a Face is at once cruel and tender - highlighting Georges Franju's unique blend of pulp, horror and poetry, it has, in the decades since its release, been a major influence on filmmakers such as Jesús Franco, John Carpenter and, more recently, Pedro Almodóvar. Extras 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) New audio commentary by film critic and writer Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Audio commentary by film critic Tim Lucas (2015) Monsieur et Madame Curie (Georges Franju, 1953, 14 mins): a study of the life and work of the Curies, told through the words of Marie Curie La Première nuit (Georges Franju, 1958, 20 mins): a young boy spends a night in the Métro Les Fleurs maladives de Georges Franju (2009, 50 mins): an overview of Georges Franju's career For Her Eyes Only - An interview with Edith Scob (2014, 17 mins) **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet featuring archive essays by Kate Ince, Isabel Stevens, Roberto Cueto Llera, Raymond Durgnat, Kevin Jackson and Michael Brooke

• The Crimson Rivers Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (13/10/2025) from £16.21   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel star in this grisly French crime thriller, co-written and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz (La Haine) and newly restored in 4K.Two French policemen - one an experienced detective, the other a reckless rookie - are brought together by the clues from their respective cases. As more murders occur, the two cops uncover an increasing number of horrific details that all point to a dark conspiracy.One Blu-ray disc (Region B) which includes the new 4K restoration, presented in HD, and special featuresNew interviews with Thierry Arbogast and Jean-Christophe GrangéCommentary with Mathieu Kassovitz, Jean Reno and Vincent CasselThe Investigation - a behind-the scenes documentaryFeaturettesOriginal Theatrical TrailerEnglish SDH subtitles

• Devdas - Flamme Unserer Liebe | DVD | (04/12/2025) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A