Description |
2 videodiscs (163 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
Series |
Criterion collection ; 234.
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System Details |
DVD, widescreen (1.66:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
Note |
Title from web. |
Cast |
Angela Winkler, David Bennett, Mario Adorf. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1979. |
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Release date: Jan. 15, 2013. |
Audience |
Rating: R. |
Summary |
Oskar is born in Germany in 1924 with an advanced intellect. Repulsed by the hypocrisy of adults and the irresponsibility of society, he refuses to grow older after his third birthday. While the chaotic world around him careers toward the madness and folly of World War II, Oskar pounds incessantly on his beloved tin drum and perfects his uncannily piercing shrieks. An adaptation of Gunter Grass's acclaimed novel, characterized by surreal imagery, arresting eroticism, and clear-eyed satire. |
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Special features: New, restored high-definition digital transfer of the complete version; new interview with Schlondorff about the making of "The tin drum"; new interview with film scholar Timothy Crrigan; German audio recording from 1987 of author Gunter Grass reading his novel; television interview excerpts featuring Schlondorff, Grass and cast; trailer; a booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Atkinson and more. |
Language |
German dialogue; English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Nazis -- Germany -- Drama.
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Germany -- Social conditions -- 1918-1933 -- Drama.
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Germany -- Social conditions -- 1933-1945 -- Drama.
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Added Author |
Schlöndorff, Volker.
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Winkler, Angela, 1944-
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Bennett, David.
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Adorf, Mario.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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Standard No. |
715515101912 |
Music No. |
CC2223DDVD Image Entertainment |
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