Third Window Films – Directors Company Collection – Release News
Third Window Films present the third set of a series of films from the legendary 1980s Japanese production company, all presented with brand new digital restorations.
BUMPKIN SOUP (1985)
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
A wild & crazy pink film from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a director who would go on to become world-renowned with films such as Tokyo Sonata and Cure.
Bonus Features
- Interview with actress Yoriko Doguchi
- Feature length audio commentary by Jasper Sharp
- Video Essay by Jerry White, author of “The Films of Kiyoshi Kurosawa : Master of Fear”
- Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju
- ‘Directors Company’ edition featuring insert by Jasper Sharp – limited to 2000 copies
Region Free / TWFBD088
Out on Feb 17
on bluray & digital
Mermaid Legend (1984)
Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, yet receiving its very first ever release internationally, Toshiharu Ikeda (Evil Dead Trap) brings us a beautiful and bloody revenge film.
Bonus Features
- Interview with writer Takuya Nishioka
- Feature length audio commentary by Jasper Sharp and Tom Mes
- Video Essay on Toshiyuki Honda by James Balmont
- Trailer
- Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju
- ‘Directors Company’ edition featuring insert by Jasper Sharp – limited to 2000 copies
Region FREE / TWFBD089
Out on Feb 17
on bluray & digital
Scent of a Spell (1985)
Directed by Toshiharu Ikeda
A Nikkatsu Roman Porno and Directors Company collaboration between director Toshiharu Ikeda (Mermaid Legend) & writer Takashi Ishii (Love Hotel)
Bonus Features
- Interview with Tokyo Intl. Film Festival programming director Shozo Ichiyama
- Feature length audio commentary by Samm Deighan
- Video Essay by Matthew Carter
- Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju
- ‘Directors Company’ edition featuring insert by Jasper Sharp – limited to 2000 copies
Region B / TWFBD090
Out on Feb 17
on bluray & digital
ALL 3 FILMS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER AT TERRACOTTA
