Dragon’s Return

Description

Set at an unspecified past time in a world ruled by superstition, a reclusive potter nicknamed 'Dragon', is exiled from his isolated homestead. He returns years later, aiming to win back the trust of the villagers - but faces suspicion, guilt, and simmeri

Set at an unspecified past time in a world ruled by superstition, a reclusive potter nicknamed 'Dragon', is exiled from his isolated homestead. He returns years later, aiming to win back the trust of the villagers - but faces suspicion, guilt, and simmering violence.A key film from Slovak cinema's golden era, Eduard Grečner's film is a radical fusion of ancient folklore and experimental modernism. Shot in luminous monochrome and boasting an extraordinary score by Ilja Zeljenka, it is an elemental vision of a world lostin time. A jaw-dropping masterpiece, an exercise in pure cinematic storytelling that captivates, enchants and terrifies in each scene Graham Williamson, The Geek Show. An intersection between modern art and folk culture... an eternal ballad about the essence of life Peter Hames, Czech and Slovak Cinema.Dragon's Return (Drak sa vracia, 1967) presented from an HD transfer of the new 2K restoration supervised by the Slovak Film Institute.On 'Dragon's Return' (2022): a new and exclusive documentary on the film, with the special participation of director Eduard Grečner.A newly filmed introduction by Rastislav Steranka of the Slovak Film Institute.An exclusive, archival filmed appreciation of the film by Czech and Slovak cinema expert Peter Hames (2015).20-page booklet featuring an essay on the film and an interview with Eduard Grečner by author Jonathan Owen.New and improved English subtitle translations.World premiere on Blu-ray.Region Free (A/B/C) Blu-ray.

Product details

Barcode / identifier

5060114151871

Brand

Second Run

Manufacturer part number

SECONDRUNBD058

Category

Blu-ray

Category path

Entertainment > DVD and Blu-Ray > Blu-ray