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One of the greatest and most ambitious cinematic achievements, Krzysztof Kieslowski's THE DECALOGUE consists of 10 short films inspired by the Ten Commandments. Each film takes place in and around the same area of late-20th-century Warsaw, provoking timeless ethical and moral questions for this era. Specifically, the films address personal issues dealing with family, friends, love, life, and death. Winner of awards from the Venice, Sao Paulo, and Cannes film festivals and originally made for Polish television, Kieslowski's masterwork has been screened all over the world to international acclaim. The video release will give viewers the opportunity to revisit each episode and discover characters from the other films that pop up in the background of the current story and might also help to better explain the mysterious presence of Artur Barcis, a quiet onlooker who might be an angel or a devil. Kieslowski, collaborating with cowriter Krzysztof Piesiewicz, has made a series of films that feel small and intimate yet are actually epic commentaries on modern human existence, making THE DECALOGUE a lasting work of art.DVD Features:Region 0Keep Case - Box SetFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Stereo - Polish
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Individual struggle plays itself out against the backdrop of historical tumult in the Israeli drama NOA AT 17. It is the early 1950s and Israel, still undergoing its birth pangs as a nation, sees its political and ideological groups battle for power. Noa is a 17 year old girl whose fate will be shaped by the outcome of these conflicts. Fiercely individual, Noa finds herself in disagreement with her collective-minded, Zionist friends, which is just part of a larger argument that threatens to tear families and neighborhoods apart. Directed by acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Yitzhak Zepel Yeshurun, NOA AT 17 draws a vivid picture of local history and settings despite its broad historical sweep.DVD Features:Keep CaseWidescreenAudio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround - HebrewAdditional Release Material: Trailer - 1. Trailer Preview For No Longer 17Interactive Features: Interactive Menu Scene Selection
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In this erotic drama, two women, each sold into prostitution, tell their love stories, both painful and stimulating. In one story, a husband seeks revenge on his wife for her extramarital affair. In the other, a lovely young girl must marry an eight-year old boy. On her wedding night, her lover saves her. Can they escape her fate? Please note that mature content makes this program inappropriate for children.
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Director-writer-producer-star Chen Kaige, well known for his visually sumptuous tales of historical China (FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE) directs this sweet-natured coming of age tale set in modern day Beijing. An impoverished cook, Liu Chen (Liu Peiqui), gives up his provincial life to move his 13-year-old violin virtuoso son, Xiaochun (Tang Yun), to Beijing so that he can audition for a prestigious music school. Once in the crowded industrial city Liu is bewildered by the big money and corruption and Xiaochun is forced to learn about the perils of the real world and the high stress of competitive classical music training from Professor Tiang (Wang Zhiwen), a cynical and eccentric music teacher. While Liu struggles as a lowly food delivery man, Xiaochun blossoms as a musician, but also as a modern day teenager, full of confusion and desire. His desire is provoked by their neighbor, Lili (Chen Hong--Chen Kaige's wife), a high-class call girl whose love of money and power masks a pure heart that tenderly cares for the young boy. With dreams of his son's potential, Liu hires a second teacher, Professor Yu (played by Chen Kaige), who is a slick and ruthless starmaker. Finally, Xiaochun must decide whether his dreams are the same as his father's, in this moving tale set to an eloquent classical music soundtrack.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreen - 1.85Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - MandarinAdditional Release Material: Original Theatrical Trailer
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Set in rural Mexico and starring Maria Antonieta Pons and Manuel Capetillo, LAS 4 MILPAS is a showstopping musical that tells a romantic tale with a flurry of action and adventure. Featuring the music of Cuco Sanchez and many other masters, LAS 4 MILPAS is a must-see for musical aficionados.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep Case
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