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Between 1955 and 1959, Satyajit Ray directed three films - each one a masterpiece not only of Indian, but of world cinema.
Pather Panchali, Aparajito and Apur Sansar are films about which if you're unaware, you need to pick up this set and experience greatness.
In the 1990s, AMPAS moved to properly preserve the films, and the original negatives were moved to a lab in London.
Before they could be accessed, much of the footage was destroyed in a fire that also claimed a number of British productions.
Hence began and epic project to salvage what could be found, and access other elements to fill in thousands of feet that had burned.
This was a major restoration. Possibly not up to the miracles that saved Out of the Blue, but close. Some material is from fine grains and dupe negs, so there are small imperfections, but it's all fine, and I couldn't be more pleased.
I grew up on these films, studied them in college, and am now thrilled that Criterion has taken it upon themselves to release them, not in Blu-ray, but in full 4k.
No need to go on. My advice is to get a set and enjoy.
Image – 7- 9
Audio – 9
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 5
Worth your attention - 10
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Yes
Slipcover rating - heavy paper holders with plastic inserts in box
Very Highly Recommnded
RAH
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Pather Panchali, Aparajito and Apur Sansar are films about which if you're unaware, you need to pick up this set and experience greatness.
In the 1990s, AMPAS moved to properly preserve the films, and the original negatives were moved to a lab in London.
Before they could be accessed, much of the footage was destroyed in a fire that also claimed a number of British productions.
Hence began and epic project to salvage what could be found, and access other elements to fill in thousands of feet that had burned.
This was a major restoration. Possibly not up to the miracles that saved Out of the Blue, but close. Some material is from fine grains and dupe negs, so there are small imperfections, but it's all fine, and I couldn't be more pleased.
I grew up on these films, studied them in college, and am now thrilled that Criterion has taken it upon themselves to release them, not in Blu-ray, but in full 4k.
No need to go on. My advice is to get a set and enjoy.
Image – 7- 9
Audio – 9
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 5
Worth your attention - 10
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Yes
Slipcover rating - heavy paper holders with plastic inserts in box
Very Highly Recommnded
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
https://www.amazon.com/Trilogy-Crit...5577766&sprefix=the+apu+trilog,aps,107&sr=8-1
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