Gemini | Blu-ray (Mondo Macabro)
RELEASE DATE: August 11, 2020
In August, Mondo Macabro will release the Blu-ray for Gemini, a 1999 Japanese thriller from director Shinya Tsukamoto (Killing, Tetsuo: The Iron Man). This release marks the world premier Blu-ray edition of the film.
Read the official details below:
This stunning film from director Shinya Tsukamoto (Tokyo Fist, Tetsuo: The Bullet Man) is set in Tokyo in 1910. Dr. Yukio Daitokuji (Masahiro Motoki), is a former military doctor who has taken over a successful medical practice from his father. He appears to be living a charmed life: he is respected in the local community and is married to the beautiful Rin (Ryo). His only problem is that she suffers from amnesia, and her past is unknown.
But soon his world begins to crumble. Both his parents die suddenly, killed by a bizarre, rag-wearing stranger. Yukio’s relationship with his wife worsens after he refuses to cure the inhabitants of a nearby slum. Then one day he comes face to face with the mysterious killer and a shocking and deadly secret is revealed.
The film’s sumptuous visuals, astonishing costume design, scenes of kinetic violence and pounding score create a unique mood of terror and wonder, leading to an unexpected and apocalyptic ending.
Product Features:
- HD transfer from film negative
- “Making of Gemini” featurette directed by Takashi Miike (15 minutes)
- Venice Film Festival premier featurette (17 minutes)
- Make-up demonstration featurette (6 minutes)
- Behind the Scenes (seven episodes, 20 minutes)
- Original Trailer
Technical Details:
- Japan, 1999. Color, 84 minutes. Japanese audio, with optional English subtitles.
BD25, 1080p, 24fps, DTS HD stereo audio. Region A locked.
Limited “Red Case” Edition Features
- 1000 numbered copies
- Reversible cover with new art by Naomi Butterfield unique to this release on the A side and original ad art on the B side
- 16 page booklet featuring brand new writing on the film by Tom Mes, author of Iron Man: The Cinema of Shinya Tsukamoto
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