The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, March 22: A Brighter Summer Day: Special Edition (Blu-ray) Details: 1991, The Criterion Collection Rated: Not rated The lowdown: This highly acclaimed Taiwanese drama, set in the early 1960s, is based on the true story of a crime that shook Taiwan to its core. The film follows a teenager from innocence to becoming a juvenile delinquent. It is set against a back drop of restlessness, rock ‘n’ roll and the political turmoil that rocked the island during this era. The film, which has been unavailable for many years, offers a singular vision from director Edward Yang. It is beautiful and heartbreaking simultaneously.
New to View: March 22
New to View: March 22
New to View: March 22
The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, March 22: A Brighter Summer Day: Special Edition (Blu-ray) Details: 1991, The Criterion Collection Rated: Not rated The lowdown: This highly acclaimed Taiwanese drama, set in the early 1960s, is based on the true story of a crime that shook Taiwan to its core. The film follows a teenager from innocence to becoming a juvenile delinquent. It is set against a back drop of restlessness, rock ‘n’ roll and the political turmoil that rocked the island during this era. The film, which has been unavailable for many years, offers a singular vision from director Edward Yang. It is beautiful and heartbreaking simultaneously.