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Lower Depths, The (Donzoko) (Directors Suite)R1
    As is often the case, Criterion in Region 1 set the bar pretty high for this title with their release of 2004 (NTSC, 124:52), which was packaged together with Jean Renoir's 1936 film adaptation of Gorky's same play. The Criterion package includes the following extra features on the Kurosawa disc:
  • Audio Commentary by Donald Ritchie.
  • Making-of Documentary - It is Wonderful to Create (33:00)
  • Cast biographies by Stephen Prince.
  • Theatrical Trailer.
  • A Booklet with essays by Keiko McDonald and Thomas Rimer.

    In comparing the transfers, the framing of the image is absolutely identical, probably sourced from the same Toho master. Ours has been slightly boosted in brightness, while the Criterion is noticeably sharper. Being a native NTSC transfer, the Criterion would also be void of any format conversion artefacts, corrupt frames and the like that plague our transfer. The Region 1 is the obvious choice for fans of the film.