In the Realm of the Senses (1976) (Criterion Collection) UK Only - Original title: Ai no korîda [Blu-ray] [2021]

Still censored in its own country, In the Realm of the Senses (Ai no corrida), by the always provocative Japanese director Nagisa Oshima, remains one of the most controversial films of all time. A graphic portrayal of insatiable sexual desire, Oshima's film, set in 1936 and based on a true incident, depicts a man and a woman (Tatsuya Fuji and Eiko Matsuda) consumed by a transcendent, destructive love while living in an era of ever escalating imperialism and governmental control. Less a work of pornography than of politics, In the Realm of the Senses is a brave, taboo-breaking milestone.Restored high-definition digital transfer of the complete, uncensored version, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack Audio commentary featuring film critic Tony Rayns Interview with actor Tatsuya Fuji A 1976 interview with director Nagisa Oshima and actors Fuji and Eiko Matsuda, and a 2003 program featuring interviews with consulting producer Hayao Shibata, line producer Koji Wakamatsu, assistant directo... - Manufacturers part number: CRITERION COLLECTION_CC1808BDUK