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[Machine Translation] A masterpiece of silent cinema that depicts the crisis visited on a young wife and the violence of men in vivid light and shadow. This is the first Japanese DVD release of the film with explanations and improvised accompaniment by Ichiro Kataoka, an activist film narrator, and Yasuyumi Ueya, a pianist. Directed by master filmmaker F. W. Murnau, known for "Vampire Nosferatu" and "Sunrise. The film uses vast locations and elaborately calculated sets to create a captivating visual expression of a silent film at the peak of its maturity. The scene of their homecoming, in particular, is one of the most euphoric scenes in the history of cinema and a must-see! --Kate works at a diner in the city and instantly falls in love with Lem, a naive young man from the countryside. Kate marries Lem and moves to his family home with its vast wheat fields. However, Lem's father is opposed to their marriage. On the night of the approaching storm, things finally reach a catastrophic point... A special leaflet ( Commentary by Mizuki Kodama ) is enclosed.
Original Release Year: 1930
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