Seven Samurai DVD France 'Jean de Florette' and 'Manon

'Jean de Florette' and 'Manon Des Sources' Director: Claude Berri (1986) French w/ English subtitles

In the isolated house the two become fascinated with each other

A study of Fellini's rich exploration of empty decadence from conception to critical response and lasting impact

My Son'  Director: Wang Xiaoshuai (2019)China Mandarin/English subtitles

Maoist terrorism and satire meet in Godard's unique

Seven Samurai DVD France 'Jean de Florette' and 'Manon'Seven Samurai' Director: Akira Kurosawa (1954) BFI DVD Japanese w English subtitles Includes 'The Art of Kurosawa' (47mins) and essays booklet An undisputed classic compelling and entertaining. A wandering ronin is engaged by a village to help protect them form cruel looting bandits who periodically attack. He gathers six other samurai to help in the cause. Though the locals are initially wary the warriors begin to train them and a bond forms.