All of cinema is essentially animation - Walerian BorowczykPolish animation, influenced by jazz, poster design and collage, took off in the late 1950s when artists found creative freedom in the wake of Stalin's death. Pioneering filmmakers like Walerian Borowczyk and Jan Lenica would change the form and usher in a golden age of filmmaking that would enable this art form to be appreciated around the world including winning prestigious international awards at festivals such as Cannes, Annecy, Oberhausen and an Oscar for RybczyÅski's Tango. This collection of 27 films spans the breakthrough works of the late 1950s to the close of the classic era in the 1980s, capturing some of the form's essential films.LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURESHigh-Definition digital transfers of 27 classic animated films on two discsUncompressed mono PCM audioAudio commentaries on select films by Polish film expert Daniel Bird (2025)Visual essay by film historian and Eastern European cinema expert Michael Brooke (2025)Optional English subtitlesReversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Filippo Di BattistaLimited edition booklet featuring new writing by animation expert Karol SzafraniecLimited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
Having built his reputation with a quartet of eccentric erotic vampire tales, Jean Rollin surprised audiences with The Iron Rose (Le Rose de fer), an atmospheric detour into the realms of the fantastique. When a couple played by Françoise Pascal (Burke and Hare) and Hugues Quester (Je t'aime moi non plus) stumble across an old cemetery, they begin to explore its gravestones and crypts. But, as night falls, they find that they are unable to leave... Restored in 4K from the original negative, The Iron Rose also features Rollin regulars Natalie Perrey (Lips of Blood) and Mireille Dargent (Requiem for a Vampire), and is considered by many to be one of its director's crowning achievements. This new edition also includes a new 4K restoration of Rollin's early short film The Yellow Loves, an evocation of the poetry of Tristan Corbière, whose work was also the inspiration for The Iron Rose. INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES New 4K restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films Two presentations of the film: La Rose de fer, Jean Rollin's original French-language version; and The Crystal Rose, the English-language version Original mono audio Audio commentary with film historian Tim Lucas (2025) Jean Rollin Introduces The Iron Rose' (1998) Archival interview with Rollin (2010): the filmmaker discusses The Iron Rose Les Nuits du cimetiere (2024): in-depth documentary on the making of The Iron Rose by Rollin's personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette, featuring interviews with key Rollin associates Jean-Noël Delamarre, Natalie Perrey, and Alain Petit Archival interview with Françoise Pascal (2012) Newly edited interview with Françoise Pascal (2025) Critical appreciation by author and film historian Stephen Thrower (2025) The Yellow Loves (Les Amours jaunes,1958): Rollin's impressionist interpretation of the poetry of Tristan Corbière Marcelline Block on Tristan Corbière (2025): the academic explores the poet's influence on Rollin's work Original theatrical trailers Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes New and improved English translation subtitles for the French soundtrack New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English version Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Nick Pinkerton, an archival introduction by Jean Rollin, a reprint of Rollin's original 1972 scenario titled The Night of the Cemetery, an archival interview with Françoise Pascal, Jean Rollin on The Yellow Loves, an introduction to the poetry of Tristan Corbière, and full film credits Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US All extras subject to change
The vampire genre gets an injection of 70's giallo glamour thanks to a cast which includes Jane Birkin, Hiram Keller and Anton Diffring in Antonio Margheriti's Seven Deaths In The Cat's Eye. This compelling chiller is set in Scotland where, in a crumbling old castle, its inhabitants are being bumped off one-by-one. Could the legend of a vampire haunting with in its cold walls be true and is it the cause of these mysterious deaths? Gothic with an infusion of erotic charm, the film also contains an undercurrent of social commentary. Look out for Birkin's singer/songwriter friend Serge Gainsbourg in a cameo as a police Inspector.
IT HAS RETURNED. A decade after Cheng Shu-ching was possessed and killed by a demon, it comes back to claim the rest of her family in the most unpleasant ways possible. The only way to defeat it is with traditional Taoist magic, but that will prove harder than they realise. A maximalist Hong Kong horror in the tradition of The Boxer's Omen and Black Magic, The Devil Foetus blends extreme imagery with esoteric lore for something a bit wilder than western horror movies. 88 Films are proud to present a true classic of Asian fantasy cinema on blu-ray for the first time in the UK.
Jack Nicholson (The Passenger) and Art Garfunkel (Bad Timing) star alongside Candice Bergen (Starting Over) and Ann-Margret (R.P.M.) in Carnal Knowledge, one of American cinema's most daring and provocative films, masterfully directed by Mike Nichols (The Graduate). During their time in college, roommates Sandy (Garfunkel) and Jonathan (Nicholson) reveal their innermost feelings about girls and sex to one another, each taking his own approach to getting what he wants. As they grow older and establish new relationships, they continue to share their fantasies and frustrations about the opposite sex, each responding differently to the mixture of desire, distain and disinterest they experience. Note-perfect dialogue from the pen of the great Jules Feiffer (Little Murders) and exquisite photography by legendary Italian cinematographer Giuseppe Rotunno (Fellini Satyricon) combine with universally outstanding performances including from supporting players Rita Moreno (The Night of the Following Day) and Carol Kane (The Last Detail) to create an unflinching and uncompromising classic of the New Hollywood era. INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES Definitive 4K restoration Original mono audio Audio commentary with writer and film scholar Justin Bozung (2025) Mike Nichols and Jason Reitman in Conversation (2011): archival video recording of the two filmmakers on stage at Walter Reade Theater in New York, following a screening of Carnal Knowledge Cruel Masters (2025): actor, comedian and filmmaker Richard Ayoade provides an in-depth appreciation of the film and its director Original theatrical trailer Radio spot Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Brad Stevens, an archival interview with director Mike Nichols, writer Jules Feiffer and actor Jack Nicholson, a contemporary location report originally published in American Cinematographer, an account of the controversies surround the film's original release, a reprint of a 1972 Sight and Sound article on the film and its place within Nichols' oeuvre, and full film credits UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 8,000 individually numbered units (5,000 4K UHDs and 3,000 Blu-rays) for the UK All features subject to change
This is the stunning 4K restoration of Oliver Stone's epic portrayal of the hugely influential 1960s rock band The Doors' and its charismatic, controversial lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison, played by Val Kilmer in a career defining role. The Doors were a distillation of their time. The music they made was raw yet poetic, angry yet seductive. The stage show at its best was dramatic, brilliant theatre - artistic expression transcending all form. Jim Morrison's sensual stage presence, charged with strength and energy, capable of projecting a sense of danger, spoke to young audiences' fantasies and became a catalyst for an era. Their songs have kept The Doors in that rare pantheon of groups whose music evokes the memory of the turbulent 60s and continues to make fans not only of those who lived during that time but also of following generations as well.This is their story.Disc UHD:The Doors: Original Theatrical VersionAudio Commentary with Oliver StoneNew Interview with Oliver StoneNew interview with Sound Engineer Lon BenderDisc Blu-ray 1:The Doors: Original Theatrical VersionAudio Commentary with Oliver StoneNew Interview with Oliver StoneNew interview with Sound Engineer Lon BenderDisc Blu-ray 2:Deleted ScenesJim Morrison: A Poet in ParisThe Doors in LAMaking Of (EPK)
Fate Stay Night: Unlimited Bladeworks Pt1 - The Holy Grail War has begun. An ancient ritual, seven masters and their seven holy servants fight to the death. It's said the winner who possesses the Holy Grail is granted any wish they desire. Rin Tohsaka has been training to become a master her whole life, just like her father. Rin and her servant, Archer, form an unlikely bond with Emiya Shirou who finds himself becoming the master of Saber, one of the most powerful servants in the Holy Grail War. Working together they have to survive knowing only one master can remain. Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, Caster, Assassin and Berserker. Who of these seven heroic spirits will earn the mythical Holy Grail and what will they wish for?
Fate Stay Night: Unlimited Bladeworks Pt2 - THE FIFTH HOLY GRAIL WAR IS FINALLY REACHING ITS CLIMAX. As some Master and Servant relationships begin to show their cracks, others are forcefully broken down. For Shirou it'll be the ultimate test in strength and his magic skills when Caster captures Saber and his continuation in the war is little more than a suicidal mission. Can Shirou perform the ultimate rescue mission and will Rin reconcile her differences with Archer to win the war?
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, showgirl Shelly (Pamela Anderson) sets out to plan her next act.
Pietro Germi (The Facts of Murder) directs and stars in this deeply affecting drama about a train driver. Living modestly with his wife Sara (Luisa Della Noce), Andrea Marcocci's life is thrown into turmoil when he witnesses a suicide on the tracks ahead of him. Tenderly narrated from the perspective of his young son Sandro (Edoardo Nevola), the incident has repercussions on Andrea and his extended family - including his unemployed son Marcello (Renato Speziali) and pregnant daughter Giulia (Sylva Koscina) - who he is expected to support. A huge success on release, with a tough, muscular performance by Germi at its centre, The Railroad Man should sit alongside the likes of Bicycle Thieves and La terra trema in the pantheon of great neorealistic classics. LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES New 4K restoration by Cineteca di Bologna in collaboration with Surf Film at L'Immagine Ritrovata laboratory Original uncompressed PCM mono audio Trailer New interview with Pietro Germi expert Mario Sesti (2025) New interview with actor Edoardo Nevola (2025) Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by John Bleasdale and archival writing on Alfredo Giannetti by Simone Starace Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
Transfer student Alya is beautiful, brilliant, and totally unavailable - or so people think. Between cruel insults toward her otaku classmate Kuze, she can't help but blurt out her true feelings for him in Russian, unaware he understands every word!
he angelically beautiful Catherine Deneuve was launched to stardom by this dazzling musical heart-tugger from Jacques Demy. She plays an umbrella-shop owner's delicate daughter, glowing with first love for a handsome garage mechanic, played by Nino Castelnuovo. When the boy is shipped off to fight in Algeria, the two lovers must grow up quickly. Exquisitely designed in a kaleidoscope of colors, and told entirely through lilting songs by the great compo-ser Michel Legrand, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is one of the most revered and unorthodox movie musicals of all time.
Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor. In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard's natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones). Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives under Philip's strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard's reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.
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