Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
See individual titles for their synopses.
Foreign | 100% |
Drama | 82% |
War | 9% |
Period | 7% |
History | 4% |
Epic | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.35:1
See individual releases
English
Blu-ray Disc
Three-disc set (3 BDs)
Region A (locked)
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
The Human Condition is one of the crowning achievements of Japanese cinema. A masterpiece of special renown across the world, the beloved film is based on the classic novel by Jumpei Gomikawa. A nearly ten-hour long epic, The Human Condition is divided into three feature-length parts: The Human Condition: Part 1 - No Greater Love, The Human Condition: Part 2 - Road to Eternity, and The Human Condition: Part 3 - A Soldier's Prayer.
A ten-hour epic of international cinema.
For additional information on each feature-film in The Human Condition, please refer to the individual reviews:
The Human Condition: Part 1 - No Greater Love Blu-ray Review
The Human Condition: Part 2 - Road to Eternity Blu-ray Review
The Human Condition: Part 3 - A Soldier's Prayer Blu-ray Review
Arriving on Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection, The Human Condition is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high definition in the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1 widescreen. For additional information regarding the picture-quality, please refer to the individual reviews:
The Human Condition: Part 1 - No Greater Love Blu-ray Review
The Human Condition: Part 2 - Road to Eternity Blu-ray Review
The Human Condition: Part 3 - A Soldier's Prayer Blu-ray Review
Each film in The Human Condition is presented in Japanese uncompressed PCM mono in 24 bit depth. English subtitles are provided. For additional information regarding the audio-quality, please refer to the individual reviews:
The Human Condition: Part 1 - No Greater Love Blu-ray Review
The Human Condition: Part 2 - Road to Eternity Blu-ray Review
The Human Condition: Part 3 - A Soldier's Prayer Blu-ray Review
Disc 1:
Masaki Kobayashi (SD, 13:44) is a 1993 interview conducted with the filmmaker of The Human Condition. Kobayashi discusses the epic production alongside filmmaker Masahiro Shinoda. The interview was produced by the Director's Guild of Japan.
The Human Condition: Part 1 Trailer (SD, 4:35)
Disc 2:
Masahiro Shinoda (SD, 24:41) is interviewed in a piece produced by the Criterion Collection in 2009. Filmmaker Shinoda provides his own insights in to The Human Condition and the efforts of Masaki Kobayashi.
The Human Condition: Part 2 Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:43)
Disc 3:
Tatsuya Nakadai (SD, 17:42) is interviewed in this exclusive piece produced by the Criterion Collection. Actor Nakadai discusses his pivotal role in The Human Condition as Kaji.
The Human Condition: Part 3 Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:57)
Directed by Masaki Kobayashi (Samurai Rebellion, Hara-Kiri), The Human Condition demands attention: a sprawling and essential epic of international cinema told on a grand scale. As one of the best films in the history of Japanese cinema, The Human Condition is a must- watch for anyone with a passion for cinema. The Criterion Collection presents digital restorations of each installment in the epic and a nice selection of extras. Highly recommended.