With Eureka releasing Josef von Sternberg’s The Saga of Anatahan as part of their ever-expanding, excellent Masters of Cinema series, we’ve managed to get hold of three Dual Format copies of this release to give away to some lucky readers.
The final work directed by von Sternberg, this World War II drama was initially released in 1953, and the film has gone on to be revered as a true standout over the years where war pictures are concerned.
To be in with a chance of winning a copy of The Saga of Anatahan, simply answer the below question:
In what decade is the action of The Saga of Anatahan set?
a) 1940s
b) 1970s
c) 2000s
Email your answer, along with your address details, to [email protected] labelled The Saga of Anatahan before midnight on Sunday, August 20th.
To give you an idea of what to expect from this mesmerising masterpiece, be sure to check out the below trailer:
The official word on this release reads as follows:
Eureka Entertainment to release THE SAGA OF ANATAHAN, Josef von Sternberg’s vulnerable tale of human trauma, survival and redemption, for the first time on home video in the UK on Blu-ray as part of The Masters of Cinema Series in a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition on 14 August 2017.
Josef von Sternberg – the innovative director with an unmatched eye for detail and a reputation for his intensity – brings to life this vulnerable tale of human trauma, survival and redemption.
Set during the dying stages of World War II, The Saga of Anatahan tells the story of twelve Japanese seaman stranded on a forgotten island for seven years. Accompanied only by Keiko (Akemi Negishi), a young Japanese woman, all rationality and discipline are soon overcome by a struggle for power and control over Keiko’s affections.
Narrated by Sternberg himself, the director positions himself as the story’s unconscious viewpoint amidst his other trademark qualities: lush mise-en-scene, theatrical lighting and bleak yet poignant storytelling. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present the film on Blu-Ray for the first time on home video in the UK in a special Dual Format edition.
DUAL FORMAT SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
– Reversible Sleeve
– 1080p presentation from a new 2K restoration of the uncensored 1958 version of the film
– Uncompressed PCM soundtrack (on the Blu-ray)
– Optional English subtitles
– The complete 1953 version of the film (Blu-ray only)
– A new interview with Asian film expert Tony Rayns
– Whose Saga? – A visual essay by critic Tag Gallagher
– Saga: The Making of Anatahan – An interview with Nicolas von Sternberg
– U.S. Navy footage of the actual survivors of Anatahan, immediately after their surrender
– Unused footage originally filmed specially for the 1958 version of the film
– Original theatrical trailer
– PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by Philip Kemp, alongside rare archival imagery
THE SAGA OF ANATAHAN, Josef von Sternberg’s vulnerable tale of human trauma, survival and redemption, is available for the first time on home video in the UK on Blu-ray as part of The Masters of Cinema Series in a Dual Format (Blu-ray & DVD) edition from 14 August 2017, and can be purchased here.
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