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The Hero (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Product ID: 206608191
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- ColourColour
- FormatBlu-ray
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of discs1
- Runtime1 hour and 57
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In this psychologically rich character study, written and directed by Satyajit Ray, Bengali film star Uttam Kumar draws on his real-world celebrity to play Arindam Mukherjee, a matinee idol on the brink of his first flop. When Mukherjee boards an overnight train to Delhi to accept an award, a journalist (Sharmila Tagore) approaches him seeking an exclusive interview, which initiates a conversation that sends the actor reeling down a path of self-examination. Seamlessly integrating rueful flashbacks and surreal dream sequences with the quietly revelatory stories of the train s other passengers, The Hero is a graceful meditation on art, fame, and regret from one of world cinema s most keenly perceptive filmmakers.BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES- New, restored 2K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack- Interview from 2008 with actor Sharmila Tagore- New program featuring film scholar Meheli Sen- New English subtitle translation- PLUS: An essay by author Pico Iyer and a 1980 tribute to Kumar by Ray Review: Mind Blown - Some of the finest performances from some of the finest actors by one of the finest directors. Review: New as promised
| ASIN | B077H91YB6 |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (33) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Language | English |
| Media Format | Blu-ray |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 113.4 g |
| Release date | 20 Feb. 2018 |
| Run time | 1 hour and 57 minutes |
| Studio | CRITERION COLLECTION: HERO (1966) |
| Subtitles: | English |
M**G
Mind Blown
Some of the finest performances from some of the finest actors by one of the finest directors.
Y**O
New as promised
A**Y
Deeply perceptive story of a conceited, popular movie star taking a train to an award ceremony and is forced into self-retrospective reflection by a chance encounter with a magazine editor. His idol facade is slowly stripped away by the interactions with an array of symbolic passengers, the potential box-office failure of his latest film, and intense nightmares, leaving his anxieties, insecurities, regrets, and fears bare. Brilliant, thoughtful character-study and symbolic look into film making and acting. Artfully directed by the great Satyajit Ray. Very reminiscent of Ingmar Bergman's Wild Strawberries, and Fellini's 8 1/2. It's a shame this hidden gem of a film isn't widely known. This Criterion Blu ray is really beautifully restored and has a couple of insightful interviews.
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