Kino Lorber: Three István Szabó Films Detailed for Blu-ray
HomeKino Lorber: Three István Szabó Films Detailed for Blu-ray
Posted May 13, 2020 03:50 AM by Webmaster
Kino Lorber have detailed three upcoming Blu-ray releases of restored István Szabó films: Mephisto (1981), Confidence (1980) and Colonel Redl (1985). The three releases will be available for purchase on July 21.
Mephisto
Synopsis: A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supersedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.
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Synopsis: This powerful drama from Oscar®-winning director István Szabó explores the nature of love, trust, loyalty and betrayal borne under the weight of exceptional circumstances. János and Katalin are strangers but forced to pose as husband and wife to hide their links to the anti-Nazi resistance in Budapest 1944. The intensity and intimacy of this relationship forces them to passionately confront their past, challenging what they believe and in whom they can place their trust.
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Synopsis: et during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl (Brandauer), an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Mephisto
Synopsis: A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supersedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION BY THE HUNGARIAN FILM INSTITUTE
- Hungarian and German audio tracks
- Audio commentary by critic Samm Deighan
- The Central Europe of István Szabó
- Remembrance of Production Designer Jozsef Romvari
- Trailer
- Booklet with introduction by István Szabó and essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri
Synopsis: This powerful drama from Oscar®-winning director István Szabó explores the nature of love, trust, loyalty and betrayal borne under the weight of exceptional circumstances. János and Katalin are strangers but forced to pose as husband and wife to hide their links to the anti-Nazi resistance in Budapest 1944. The intensity and intimacy of this relationship forces them to passionately confront their past, challenging what they believe and in whom they can place their trust.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION BY THE HUNGARIAN FILM INSTITUTE
- The Central Europe of István Szabó
- Remembrance of Production Designer Jozsef Romvari
- Trailer
- Booklet with introduction by István Szabó and essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri
Synopsis: et during the fading glory of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the film tells of the rise and fall of Alfred Redl (Brandauer), an ambitious young officer who proceeds up the ladder to become head of the Secret Police only to become ensnared in political deception.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION BY THE HUNGARIAN FILM INSTITUTE
- The Central Europe of István Szabó
- Remembrance of Production Designer Jozsef Romvari
- Trailer
- Booklet with introduction by István Szabó and essay by film critic Bilge Ebiri
