Akira Kurosawa's Dreams (Criterion Collection) (4K Ultra HD)

Eight mesmerizing tableaus explore the subconscious at various stages of an elderly man's life in this visually stunning work from the master Japanese filmmaker. A boy's meeting with the spirits of a forest, a snowbound encounter with an "angel of death," and a novice painter's search for Van Gogh (Martin Scorsese) are some of the fascinating episodes Kurosawa brings to the screen. Akira Terao, Mitsuko Baishô star. 120 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Japanese DTS HD stereo Surround Master Audio; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; documentary film "Making of 'Dreams'" (1990); documentary film "Kurosawa's Way" (2011); interviews; theatrical trailer; essay. In Japanese with English subtitles. Two-disc set.

Starring: Akira Terao, Mitsuko Baisho, Martin Scorsese, Chishu Ryu, Mieko Harada, Yoshitaka Zushi, Toshie Negishi, Hisashi Igawa, Chôsuke Ikariya, Sachio Sakai

Rating: PG