Radical Japan: Survival and Desire [4K UHD Blu-ray]

Radical Japan: Survival and Desire

This collection, the second installment in a series exploring Japan's groundbreaking films and filmmakers, focuses on the iconic Shohei Imamura, a two-time Palme d'or winner. It presents three classics in 4K UHD and Blu-ray, alongside Imamura's rarely-seen first three features.

Key Features:

• 4K restorations of Pigs and Battleships, The Insect Woman, and Intentions of Murder.
• High-Definition digital transfers of Stolen Desire, Nishi Ginza Station, and Endless Desire.
• Dual format limited edition box set with 4K UHD and Blu-ray presentations for the main features, and Blu-ray for all features and extras.
• Optional English subtitles for each film.
• Reversible sleeves featuring original and new artwork.
• Includes a limited edition 120-page book featuring archival writing and interviews.

Films Included:

• Pigs and Battleships: Vividly portrays life around a U.S. naval base.
• The Insect Woman: Establishes the characteristically resilient Imamura heroine, breaking conventions for portraying women in Japanese film.
• Intentions of Murder: Continues and perfects the portrayal of the Imamura heroine in epic form.
• Stolen Desire: Follows the travails of a vivacious theatre troupe.
• Nishi Ginza Station: A tale of infidelity executed as a musical.
• Endless Desire: Ex-soldiers digging for wartime loot.

Special Features:

• Introduction to Pigs and Battleships by screenwriter Daisuke Tengan.
• Visual essay by author Jasper Sharp on class in Imamura’s films.
• Introduction to The Insect Woman by scholar Dolores Martinez.
• Conversation between Shohei Imamura and Tadao Sato about The Insect Woman.
• Introduction to Intentions of Murder by programmer and Imamura biographer Bastian Meiresonne.
• Conversation between Shohei Imamura and Tadao Sato about Intentions of Murder.
• Visual essay by Samm Deighan on desire in Imamura’s films.
• Interview with scholar Jennifer Coates on Stolen Desire and Nishi Ginza Station.
• Introduction to Endless Desire by filmmaker Kenta Fukasaku.

Specifications:

• Format: 4K UHD & Blu-ray
• Language: Japanese, English
• Runtime: 10 hours and 26 minutes
• Release Date: November 16, 2026
• Director: Shohei Imamura
• Actors: Hiroyuki Nagato, Misako Watanabe, Osamu Takizawa, Shinichi Yanagisawa
• Studio: Radiance Films

This comprehensive box set offers an in-depth exploration of Shohei Imamura's influential work, presented with stunning visual quality.