Sunrise (2 discs)
1927, 91 minutes, Rated G
F.W. Muranu's long cherished masterpiece tells the story of a maive countryman (George O'Brien), living an idyllic, bucolic lifestyle with his virtuous wife and young child. The serenity is shattered when a beautiful femme fatale from the city (Margaret Livingston) enters his life, he soon falls madly in love with her, aware for the first time that there may be more to the world than the life he has settled for. As their secret passion intensifies, the femme fatale convinces the countryman to kill his wife so they can be together forever. The countryman is then forced to choose between what he desires and what is just.
Regarded as the pinnacle work of the silent era, for Sunrise: A Song Of Tow Humans Murnau was given complete artistic freedom by his financier William Fox. He took full advantage to chronicle this dark fantasy, dealing with risque themes such as obsession, temptation, lust and ultimately redemption. With a vision rarely equaled by any film maker today, Sunrise: A Song Of Tow Humans remains a glorious and luicd journey. Lauded at the very first Academy Awards in 1928 with three Oscars - Janet Gaynor for Best Actress, Charles Rosher and Karl Struss for their groundbreaking cinematography and a special Oscar for "Unique and Artistic Picture", the only time in the history of the Oscars this award has ever been given.
Fully restored and digitall remastered, over two discs, one with an array of extras, Accent Film Entertainment is proud to present the supreme edition of Sunrise: A Song Of Two Humans, Murnau's greatest work.
- Director:
- Starring:
- Janet Gaynor [2],
- Screen Formats:
- Full Frame 1.33:1
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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