Fritz Lang's Indian Epic OOP DVD Eureka Masters of Cinema Series German Films

Description: For sale is the two-disc DVD set of the Fritz Lang directed 1959 German films Der Tiger von Eschnapur/Das Indische Grabmal. This DVD set was released by Eureka Entertainment as #106-107 in The Masters of Cinema Series in 2011. The DVD set is Region 2. Description Fritz Lang returned to Germany on the eve of the 1960s to direct this enchanted penultimate work, a redraft of the diptych form pioneered in such silent Lang classics as Die Spinnen; Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler.; and Die Nibelungen. Although no encapsulating title was lent at the time of release to what is, effectively, a single 3-hour-plus film split in two, the work that has come to be referred to in modern times as “the Indian epic” (consisting of Der Tiger von Eschnapur and Das indische Grabmal) proved to be one of the legendary director’s most adventurous achievements. It was also one of the most popular successes Lang was to experience in his native land. A German architect (Paul Hubschmid) is commissioned by an Indian maharaja (Walter Reyer) to construct a temple on his palatial grounds. After saving the life of a bewitching dancer (Debra Paget) on whom the maharaja has spousal designs, the hero is pulled ever deeper into a hazardous maze of traps, perhaps the purest realisation of Lang’s obsession with a labyrinthine ‘house of death’ – that is, Man challenging Fate. Like Lang’s following final work Die 1000 Augen des Dr. Mabuse, the Indian epic charts new territory for the director, as it strikes out into the über-melodramatic tenor of his early silents while inciting the colours of the emulsion into adopting a lurid, sometimes gaseous palette. Arriving in the wake of The River (Renoir), India matri bhumi (Rossellini), and Black Narcissus (Powell & Pressburger), Lang’s Indian epic stands among the remarkable mid-century contributions of Western filmmakers who have contemplated India. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present Lang’s films on DVD in the UK for the first time. Special Features:Beautiful, newly restored transfers of the films in their original 1.37:1 aspect ratioTwo soundtracks: the native German-language track, and the English-language dubtrack made for overseas distributionNewly translated optional English subtitlesNew and exclusive feature-length audio commentaries, for both Der Tiger von Eschnapur and Das indische Grabmal, by film scholar David Kalat20-minute documentary on the making of the Indian epicThree minutes of vintage 8mm footage shot on location by actress Sabine BethmannThe original French trailers for both Der Tiger von Eschnapur and Das indische GrabmalA lengthy booklet containing an essay on the films by Lang scholar Tom Gunning (The Films of Fritz Lang: Allegories of Vision and Modernity); excerpts from interviews with Fritz Lang about the film; and more! Condition This DVD set is in very good condition. The case has very light rubbing to the surface plastic but is not cracked and has no major damage. The outer artwork has no tears, creases, stains, or any major damage. The booklet is present and has two very small, 1/4" long tears and associated light creasing to the rear cover caused by the booklet being jostled in the case but no stains or other major damage. The DVDs are in perfect condition with no scratches or any damage and play perfectly. I will be listing many Criterion Collection DVDs and other interesting DVDs (such as releases by Anchor Bay, Arrow Video, Eureka! The Masters of Cinema Series, Kino Lorber, Twilight Time, etc.), so please check out my other listings. The Fine Print: This DVD set will be securely packed. I have had DVDs damaged in the mail before and know how that feels, so I will pack everything professionally and securely to make sure that does not happen to you. The DVD set will be shipped USPS Media Mail. Shipping cost is $5.49. I will offer a combined shipping discount for multiple DVDs and other media items purchased. The more you buy, the more you will save on shipping costs. If buying multiple items, please wait until I have sent you an invoice with the combined shipping discount before sending payment. Buyers who pay before receiving an invoice will not receive a combined shipping discount. I will not send a refund after the fact due to the extra eBay fees and hassle. Payment is expected within a week after purchase, unless prior arrangements have been made. It will be shipped promptly after payment is received. There are no returns accepted for this DVD set nor any other items. Ask any questions about an item’s condition or content before ordering.

Price: 17.99 USD

Location: Muscle Shoals, Alabama

End Time: 2024-09-24T02:02:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.49 USD