Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983) ( Senjô no merî Kurisumasu ) ( Furyo )Label: BAC FilmsDescription: France released PAL/Region 2 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ) French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ) French ( Subtitles ) WIDESCREEN (1.85:1) SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu Scene Access Trailer(s) SYNOPSIS: This powerful prisoner-of-war drama features a stunning cast - including David Bowie in one of his greatest roles - and is the first English-language film by acclaimed Japanese director Nagisa Oshima (In the Realm of the Senses). Set in Java at a Japanese POW camp in 1942 a war of wills - and unspoken erotic attraction - unfolds between a rebellious prisoner and camp commandant (Ryuichi Sakomoto) who is impressed by Bowie's defiance while bilingual prisoner Tom Conti (Mr. Lawrence) engages in a more adversarial relationship with sadistic sergeant Takeshi Kitano (Hana Bi) who finally offers Lawrence a sinister 'Christmas' present. Fine performances by Conti Kitano (his first dramatic role) Sakamoto (also contributing the memorable score) and Bowie combined with stunning cinematography and brilliant direction by one of Japan's finest filmmakers make this a memorable and compelling war drama. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards Cannes Film Festival ...Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983) ( Senjô no merî Kurisumasu ) ( Furyo )
