In the Realm of the Senses (Criterion Collection)

Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda. A controversial piece of Japanese cinema originally banned in the States for its graphic sex scenes and still banned in Japan, this Nagisa Oshima-directed erotica classic depicts a man and woman so consumed by their passion that they ignore the disturbing political climate growing all around them. In Japanese with English subtitles. Includes restored image and audio, audio commentary with scholar Tony Rayns, new interview with Fuji, 1976 interview with the director and lead actors, 2003 interview with the producers, assistant director and film distributor, deleted scenes, American trailer and booklet with essay by Japanese film scholar Donald Richie and reprinted interview with Oshima. 1976/color/102 min/NR/widescreen.