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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Jerzy Kawalerowiczs dazzling epic, an adaptation of Bolesaw Prus’ renowned novel, revolves around a lethal power struggle in ancient Egypt. As the youthful Ramses XIII ascends the throne, he clashes with powerful priests who seek to undermine his ambition to become the greatest Pharaoh in history.
Resplendent with huge battle scenes, towering sets, stunningly choreographed sequences and spectacular design and cinematography,Pharaohauthentically evokes a world characterised by rigid hierarchy, mysterious ritual and often brutal conflict. This mesmerising film is anchored in ideas as well as spectacle exposing a society distorted by fear, betrayal and hypocrisy.
Blu-ray Special features:
Pharaoh(Faraon, 1966) presented from a 2K restoration by WFDiF, Poland, supervised by the films cinematographer Jerzy Wjcik.
Faraon Afterword: an expansive and in-depth discussion of the film by critic, curator and scholar Micha Oleszczyk.
Kawalerowicz in the Desert: a 1964 newsreel excerpt on the making of Pharaoh, filmed on location in Uzbekistan.
Trailer.
24-page booklet with new writing by film historian and producer Michael Brooke.
New and improved English subtitle translation.
UK premiere release on Blu-ray.
Region free Blu-ray (A/B/C).
Easter Egg
Technical details:
Running time: 152 minutes
Language: Polish
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1
Colour
Video: BD50 / 1080p / 24fps
Audio: 2.0 Dual-Mono LPCM (16-bit)
Region A/B/C (Region Free)
