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Sansho Dayu/Gion Bayashi [Import anglais]

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.37:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 ounces
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000VU0KJ0
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
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  • Carolyn S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a Masterpiece
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2012
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    Sansho Dayu is (along with Ugetsu Monogatari,) quite simply a masterpiece of Japanese (and indeed world) cinema. Sansho Dayu (and Ugetsu Monogatari) are frequently top (or near the top) of serious critics' lists of the best movies of all time. This movie is the tale of the sad fate of a brother and sister following the murder of their father and separation from their mother.

    Mizoguchi is one of the gods of Japanese cinema; Ozu poignantly depicted the distances between generations and the changing face of the family in 20th century Japan but the principle concern of Kenji Mizoguchi was how women have suffered in a male-dominated society throughout Japanese history. This heartfelt theme was almost certainly instigated by his father's brutal treatment of Mizoguchi's mother and sisters and the eventual selling of his older sister into the life of a geisha. Often in his films women suffer terribly as a result of inflexible social rules and hierarchies. Watching them, however, is continuously rewarding. This movie is poignant and tragic but it is not depressing to watch; here is a director at the top of his game.

    Part of what makes these movies so outstanding is Mizoguchi's artistic use of the camera with perfect composition, framing and meticulously executed long takes. Watching this movie is a reminder of how, for many of us, black and white film has a quality which is essentially cinematic and part of the enjoyment of the experience. Mizoguchi's use of lighting and composition shares all the luminous formal beauty of Japanese art.

    And then there is the story itself, with its unforgettable final scene.

    An essential blu-ray for the genuine cinema fan.
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  • Piotr Sawicki
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Without mercy people are like wild beasts"
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2004
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    There's only few films comparable with this masterpiece in history of cinema. Mizogushi ascends on top of his great talent to tell us simple story placed in early period of japan history - Heian. Slavery increased then and two nobely born children are kidnapped by dealers to work in the slave camp. Instead their mother is force to prostitution. Years after kids grow and decide to find mother... Whole movie includes many of unspeakable beautyfull scenes but also sad and even cruel parts. It was cinematographed by Kazuo Miyagawa, perhaps the most comprehensive cinematographer in cinema. If you've seen famous Kurosawa's films, 'Rashomon' and 'Yojimbo', you should notice how difrent in way of photography are these two pieces. However, there was the same director of photography in these two causes and he named Kazuo Miyagawa. In 'Sansho Dayo' Miyagawa made another great work: soft impression of picture that underlines lyrical type of the story (what a the difrent compared with hard shadowlight contrast in 'Rashomon'!). If I've been mentioned Kurosawa then I think is worth of write that it's Fumiyo Hayasaka who composed music for 'Sansho Dayu'. Yes, he's guy who's created music for 'Rashomon', 'The Seven Samurai', 'Ikiru' and many other. His work in 'Sansho' is really beautyfull and distinguished likely whole film.
    There're also other great values except perfect form in this movie. One of them (and maybe the most important) is deep humanism and optimism in spite of sad image of the world. 'Without mercy people are like wild beasts' - learns little Zushio from his father. Following these words he'll find his point finally.
    Yes, 'Sansho Dayu' is beautyfull and wise movie. I've it on VHS and I'll probably buy DVD when be relased. I hope it'll be on DVD as soon as posible because is very worth of the highest quality transfer.
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  • Zangiku
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for Gion Bayashi ("The Geisha")
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2014
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    Gion Bayashi ("The Geisha") was obviously considered the "B side" to this double-feature in the Mizoguchi Kenji series, but it is in fact a highly important altho undervalued masterpiece, perhaps one of Mizoguchi's 2 or 3 greatest films. a story of geisha in 1953 Kyoto, it is an engrossing character study of two strong women struggling to survive with dignity in a glamorous but oppressive world. with superlative performances by the great Kogure Michiyo and her cohort of fine Daiei studio stars. it is impossible to dislike this film and most will be stunned by it. the alleged "A side" (Sansho the Bailiff), altho better known, is, by contrast, a depressing and corny adventure/melodrama about slave-traders in ancient times. it contains Mizoguchi's usual breathtaking camera work and good performances but is ultimately less interesting &/or accessible than the modern "Geisha," or even than the ancient-period "Rashomon" by Kurosawa.
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  • Tzynamoon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blu-Ray
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2013
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    I don't think it's necessary to review the movie itself here as Sansho Dayu is one of the most celebrated out there. Gion Bayashi (Gion Festival Music, aka A Geisha) is also included here in HD, but it's no merely a bonus. In my opinion the 1953 movie ranks just a bit below its famous follower.
    Not having these two, it's a fantastic purchase. Bonus features only include some photo galleries and short but insightful review by some japanese-cinema-crazy critic.
    The picture quality could be better, I suppose. White, twinkling stripes are visible most of the time, yet everything is sharp and focused. I can't say if this could've been done better, but after all, it's not a Hollywood blockbuster.
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  • Brian Allgar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Arguably the greatest film ever made
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2008
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    When I read film reviews by Americans claiming "The Godfather" as the greatest film ever made, I have to laugh.

    When I remember the wise, profoundly moving, visually beautiful "Sansho Dayu", I have to weep, as I did when I first saw this film in the cinema, and on the two occasions that I have seen it since. Yes, it is tragic in the true sense of the word, filled (like "King Lear") with instances of the cruelty and brutality of man to man. Yet one leaves the cinema (or turns off the television) changed and enriched by the compassion and wisdom of this film.

    The greatest film ever made? I don't know, although I can think of only a handful of others that approach it. But if only a single film from the entire history of the cinema could be preserved for future generations, this is the one I would choose.
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