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人間の條件 / Ningen no jôken
Criterion | 1959-1961 | 3 Movies | 575 min | Not rated | Jun 08, 2021

The Human Condition (Blu-ray Movie)

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Reviewer4.5 of 54.5
Overall4.5 of 54.5

Overview

The Human Condition (1959-1961)

See individual titles for their synopses.

Foreign100%
Drama82%
War9%
Period7%
History4%
EpicInsignificant

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
    Video resolution: 1080p
    Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
    Original aspect ratio: 2.35:1

  • Audio

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  • Subtitles

    English

  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
    Three-disc set (3 BDs)

  • Playback

    Region A (locked)

Review

Rating summary

Movie4.5 of 54.5
Video4.5 of 54.5
Audio4.5 of 54.5
Extras3.5 of 53.5
Overall4.5 of 54.5

The Human Condition Blu-ray Movie Review

One of the best epics in Japanese cinema history receives the Criterion treatment.

Reviewed by Neil Lumbard September 19, 2021

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




The Human Condition Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality  4.5 of 5

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


The Human Condition Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  4.5 of 5

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


The Human Condition Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  3.5 of 5

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)


The Human Condition Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  4.5 of 5

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.


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