Third Window Films Newsletter #67
Welcome to the Third Window Films newsletter for December! We've got some interesting news for upcoming releases and those for upcoming months plus a look at other Asian-film related happenings in the UK!
Takeshi Kitano on Bluray!
3 of his classics now up for pre-order!
 
Finally! For the first time ever with English subtitles, 3 classics from Takeshi Kitano are soon to be available on bluray from us at Third Window Films!
All feature new 2K remasters from Office Kitano!
The first 1000 copies of each feature cardboard slipcases with new illustrated artwork by Marie Bergeron supported by Filmdoo's Film Creativity Competition.
Hana-bi - January 11th
30 minute documentary from the film's original release
Interview with Takeshi Kitano from the film's original release
New Audio commentary by film critic Mark Schilling
New trailer
Kikujiro - February 22nd
Jam Session - 90 minute documentary on Kikujiro directed by the award-winning Japanese director Makoto Shinozaki
Dolls - March 14th
Interviews with Takeshi Kitano, Miho Kanno, Hidetoshi Nishijima & Yohij Yamamoto
Behind the Scenes
Video from the film's premiere at the Venice Film Festival
All 3 are now available for pre-order prices of just £14 on Amazon so order now using the links above!
Uzumasa Limelight
Plays across the UK from February!
Winner of the Best Film and Best Actor Awards at the Fantasia Film Festival and Audience Awards at Camera Japan, Heartland Film Festival and New York Asian Film Festival!
Uzumasa Limelight will play in 9 UK cities from early February to late March as part of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme!
ICA Cinema from Feb 5th, 2016 then onto the
Watershed Bristol, Showroom Cinema Sheffield, Filmhouse Edinburgh, QUAD Derby, MAC Birmingham, DCA Dundee, Phoenix Leicester, Aberystwyth Arts Centre Aberystwyth
Uzumasa 太秦 (Kyoto) is considered the Hollywood of Japan. It has produced many “jidaigeki” films (period dramas with sword fighting) that are loved by many Japanese, and are highly praised all over the world. These films wouldn’t be what they were if it weren’t for the “kirareyaku” (actors whose main job is to be killed by the lead star). Men who are killed, without ever being lit by the limelight…
This story is about those men, the unsung heroes of classic jidaigeki films. They loved and respected the art, even when the production of classic jidaigeki films began to dwindle. Using Charlie Chaplin’s film “Limelight” as an underlying theme, the admirable story of these men dealing with a new generation and fading craftsmanship is told with melancholy and soul.
Check out the trailer here!
Uzumasa Limelight will tour across the UK as part of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme which also features these other great films:
The Cowards Who Looked to the Sky
A Farewell to Jinu
The Letter
Pecoross' Mother and Her Days
Cheers from Heaven
Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune
I'll Give It My All...Tomorrow
Being Good
The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
A Japanese Tragedy
Tale of a Butcher Shop
Anthem of the Heart
Miss Hokusai
For more information on the films playing and all the UK cinemas please check out of the Japan Foundation site at: http://www.jpf-film.org.uk/
Competition
Be My Baby signed DVD!
We offer MONTHLY COMPETITIONS on our social networks with past goodies including signed blurays and DVDs by Shinya Tsukamoto, Tetsuya Nakashima, Sion Sono, Miki Satoshi, Kim Kkobbi, Shin Su-won and many many more!
December's competition gives you the chance to win a signed DVD of the Japanese black comedy BE MY BABY signed by its cast and producer!
In order to enter, please make sure to stay up to date on our social networks where competitions always run:
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
Filmdoo
50% off discount until Christmas!
Want to discover films that are refreshing and different? FilmDoo is a new innovative film discovery platform where you can watch, recommend and share films from all over the world, plus the vast majority of Third Window titles are available for rent!
HURRY NOW AND FOR THE NEXT 10 DAYS YOU CAN USE THE CODE BLACKFRI TO GET 50% OFF ALL FILMS!
They have probably the biggest selection of Asian films to rent of all VOD platforms, including a wonderful selection of Korean titles for which they've just created this nifty trailer for: https://vimeo.com/140427365
Head on over to http://www.filmdoo.com
Ruined Heart
Limited edition still available!
The combination of Phillipine cult director KHAVN (Mondomanilla), famed cinematographer CHRISTOPHER DOYLE (In the Mood for Love), Japanese superstar TADANOBU ASANO (Ichi the Killer), Mexican newcomer NATHALIA ACEVEDO (Post Tenebras Lux) and German synth-pop duo STEREO TOTAL make for a wild ride you won’t forget!
Somewhere in Manila, a crime boss rules with an iron fist. He uses religion and violence to stay in power. What superstition and razzle dazzle don’t accomplish, his goons do. To his most loyal henchman he gives the task of guarding his woman, who is headstrong and impulsive, and often gets into trouble. Before long, she falls in love with the henchman, and the star-crossed lovers decide to leave town. Fighting ensues. It is while on the run that they finally get to know each other for the first time.
Available only as a special LIMITED EDITION of 1000 copies!
ALL REGION BLURAY set with soundtrack CD, 16 page booklet & cardboard slipcase!
Bluray Extras include:
Three music-videos
An audio track with live music by stereo total at Nippon Connection
The short film “Ruined Heart” by Khavn
"This is not a premiere” (some impressions from the Manila premiere night)
“This is not behind the scenes” (impressions from the set without dialogue)
CHECK OUT THE TRAILER HERE!
Order now to not miss out!
Just £16 if you order now!
Terracotta Distribution
Coming soon from our friends at Terracotta!
THE NINE DEMONS
Out Feb 8th!
The fifth release in the Terracotta Classic Kung Fu Collection combines strange demons, flying skulls and crazy martial arts in a Faustian tale of good versus evil!
In February 2016, Terracotta 'conjure up' a fun '80s kung fu action classic from legendary Shaw Brothers director Chang Cheh (THE ONE ARMED SWORDSMAN, THE SHANGHAI 13, THE CRIPPLED AVENGERS).
Out 8 February 2016 - available for pre-order now!
Santa not delivered what you wanted this Christmas? Well worry not because as of Boxing Day you can forget the socks and stationary and stock up on fantastic Asian movies at bargain prices!
Take a break from the family feuds and leftover turkey and visit our online shop between 00:01am on Boxing Day and 11:59pm on Twelfth Night (6 January) for 25% off all titles in our catalogue, including Blu-ray, special editions and kung fu classics.
Details TBC via social media -
Asian Movies Meetup Group
Free Movie Screenings
Third Window Films and Terracotta Distribution run a group that gets together once or twice a month offering free movie screenings promoting Asian cinema in the UK
Our events take place every 3rd Monday of the month at the JETLAG BAR in between Warren Street and Great Portland Street stations in London's West End. It's a great venue where we will have out own enclosed area with fantastic sound, a big screen and lots of food and cocktails.
THERE WILL BE NO MEETUP IN DECEMBER BUT STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Sign up http://www.meetup.com/asianmovies and see you there!
Remember to check us out on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
If you'd like to buy any of our products please go to our Amazon Store.
As always you can find all information on our website www.thirdwindowfilms.com
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