Labyrinth of Cinema (Limited Edition Steelbook) w/SLIP

Filming in his hometown of Onomichi for the first time in 20 years, director Nobuhikobayashi’snew film invites us into an intoxicating cinematic world. Against a backdrop that traces the history of Japans wars,Labyrinth of Cinema shapeshifts between stylesand genres, drawing influences from silent films, talkies, action flicks, musicals, and more – and creates something triumphantly unique in the process.

bayashi, with a boundless optimism, showcases the raw energy within the medium and the power for cinema to enact real change, as three youths are transported through timeinto the projected world, fated to cross paths with three heroines through disparate timelines and settings within the silver screen.

“Forget a swan song: Nobuhiko Obayashis final film is a shriek, a tirade, a lecture and a rollicking action-adventure stuffed into a three-hour pop-art package.”

–The New York Times

Special Features:

• HD digital transfer, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
• Notes from the Labyrinth, a 60-minute documentary featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews withbayashiand the cast during the making of the film.
• Video Interview with wife and long-time producer Kyko bayashi, moderated by independent film programmerAikoMasubuchi.
• Short Video Introduction by Kyko and daughter Chigumibayashi.
• “Dreaming Together in a Cinematic Labyrinth,” Exclusive Essay by award-winning author Eiko Ikegami.
• Eight poems by Chuya Nakahara from the film, with new English translations.
• US & Japanese Trailers.
• Fourspecial lobby cards.
• Plastic o-card slipcover.
• Exclusive New Cover Art by JessFang.