Posted Tue Nov 20, 2012 at 08:00 AM PST by Tom Landy
The 1958 Japanese film has been fully restored for Blu-ray this February.
In an early announcement to retailers, the Criterion Collection is working on 'The Ballad of Narayama' for Blu-ray on February 5.
Filmed almost entirely on cunningly designed studio sets, in brilliant color and widescreen, 'The Ballad of Narayama' is a stylish and vividly formal work from Japan’s cinematic golden age, directed by the dynamic Keisuke Kinoshita.
The Blu-ray will feature a new 4K digital master from the 2011 restoration, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, and supplements will include a trailer, teaser, and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Philip Kemp.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.95.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Ballad of Narayama' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 5.
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