Shinjû: Ten no amijima (aka Double Suicide) (1969) - Criterion torrent

* Japan
* 1969
* 104 minutes
* Black and White
* 1.33:1
* Japanese

SYNOPSIS: Many films have drawn from classic Japanese theatrical forms, but none with such shocking cinematic effect as director Masahiro Shinoda’s Double Suicide. In this striking adaptation of a Bunraku puppet play (featuring the music of famed composer Toru Takemitsu), a paper merchant sacrifices family, fortune, and ultimately life for his erotic obsession with a prostitute. Criterion is proud to present Double Suicide in a stunning digital transfer, with a new and improved English subtitle translation.

* Director : Masahiro Shinoda
* Screenplay : Taeko Tomioka, Masahiro Shinoda and Toru Takemitsu
* From the play by Monzaemon Chikamatsu
* Cinematography : Toichiro Narushima
* Art Director : Kiyoshi Awasu
* Music : Toru Takemitsu
* New, restored high-definition digital transfer
* New and improved English subtitles

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