Fires on the plain
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[New York] : Janus Films, [2006].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
East Providence (Weaver) - DVD
DVD FOREIGN Fir
1 available
DVD FOREIGN Fir
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence (Weaver) - DVD | DVD FOREIGN Fir | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Westerly - Media Room (Main Floor) | JAPANESE Fires on the plain DVD Foreign | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
[New York] : Janus Films, [2006].
Language
jpn
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as motion picture in 1959.
General Note
Based on: Nobi / Sh-ohei -Ooka.
General Note
Released as part of the "Essential Art House : 50 Years of Janus Films."
General Note
"...features a pristine digital transfer of the film in its original language, as well as English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing."--Criterion website.
Creation/Production Credits
Directed by Kon Ichikawa ; screenplay by Natto Wada ; photography by Setsuo Kobayashi.
Participants/Performers
Eiji Funakoshi, Osamu Takizawa.
Description
In the most powerful of all Japanese anti-war films, acts of cannibalism bring home the terrifying brutality of war. Japanese troops are in retreat in the Philippines. Supplies run out and discipline crumbles.
System Details
DVD ; 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
Language
Japanese language soundtrack with optional English subtitles.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ooka, S., Funakoshi, E., & Takizawa, O. (2006). Fires on the plain . Janus Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ooka, Shohei, 1909-1988, Eiji. Funakoshi and Osamu. Takizawa. 2006. Fires On the Plain. Janus Films.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ooka, Shohei, 1909-1988, Eiji. Funakoshi and Osamu. Takizawa. Fires On the Plain Janus Films, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ooka, Shohei, Eiji Funakoshi, and Osamu Takizawa. Fires On the Plain Janus Films, 2006.
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