The Woody Allen Collection III: Four Cinematic Masterpieces 4 DVD Set   

The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) / Zelig (1983) / Shadows and Fog (Schatten und Nebel, 1992) / Broadway Danny Rose (1984)

Made in Germany 

REGION 2 PAL DVDs   

• UPC: 4010232023223
• Product Type: DVD Box Set
• Brand Name: MGM Home Entertainment
• MPN (Bestell-Nr.): 2546908
• Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Drama
• Style: Intellectual Comedy, Mockumentary, Black & White Classic Cinema
• Director: Woody Allen

Overview

Discover the imaginative and diverse storytelling of one of cinema's most prolific directors with The Woody Allen Collection III. This premium 4-DVD box set curated by MGM brings together four distinct masterpieces from the 1980s and early 1990s. From the magical realism of The Purple Rose of Cairo and the innovative mockumentary style of Zelig to the star-studded Shadows and Fog and the nostalgic charm of Broadway Danny Rose, this collection explores themes of identity, fame, and the boundary between reality and fiction. Featuring a galaxy of stars including Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, John Malkovich, Madonna, and Jodie Foster, these films represent a pinnacle of artistic virtuosity.

Deutsche Beschreibung: Entdecken Sie das einfallsreiche und vielfältige Storytelling von Woody Allen mit der The Woody Allen Collection III. Dieses 4-DVD-Box-Set vereint vier Meisterwerke, die sich mit Themen wie Identität, Ruhm und der Grenze zwischen Realität und Fiktion auseinandersetzen. Mit einer Starbesetzung, darunter Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels und Madonna, bieten diese Filme eine atemberaubende künstlerische Virtuosität.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, PAL, Region 2
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen (16:9)
• Total Runtime: approx. 312 Minutes
• Audio: Dolby Digital Mono (DE, EN, FR, IT, ES), Dolby Surround (EN for Shadows and Fog)
• Subtitles: French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
• Included Films:
• The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985): Color and B&W, 78 mins. Oscar-nominated for Best Original Screenplay.
• Zelig (1983): B&W and Color, 71 mins. Two-time Oscar nominee for Best Cinematography and Best Costumes.
• Shadows and Fog (Schatten und Nebel, 1992): B&W, 81 mins. Features a vast ensemble cast.
• Broadway Danny Rose (1984): B&W, 80 mins. Two-time Oscar nominee for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.

Interesting Facts

• Zelig (1983): This film is a technical marvel of its time, using innovative special effects to seamlessly place Woody Allen's character into historical newsreel footage alongside famous figures like Babe Ruth and Charlie Chaplin.
• Broadway Danny Rose: Widely considered one of Allen's most touching and heartfelt films, it serves as a humorous and respectful homage to the world of third-class New York variety acts.
• The Purple Rose of Cairo: Allen has frequently cited this as one of his own personal favorite films from his career, exploring a lonely waitress's escape into the silver screen.
• Shadows and Fog: Filmed entirely in black and white on a massive soundstage, this film is an atmospheric tribute to German Expressionism and features a star-studded cast including John Malkovich, Madonna, and Jodie Foster.

Interessante Fakten:

• Zelig gilt als technisches Meisterwerk, das Woody Allen mithilfe von Spezialeffekten in historisches Archivmaterial einfügt.
• Broadway Danny Rose ist eine rührende und humorvolle Hommage an das New Yorker Varieté-Milieu.
• The Purple Rose of Cairo ist einer von Allens persönlichen Lieblingsfilmen und thematisiert die Flucht aus der Realität in das Kino.
• Schatten und Nebel ist eine atmosphärische Hommage an den deutschen Expressionismus mit einer beeindruckenden Starbesetzung.

Publishers

Published by MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) Home Entertainment. Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Germany GmbH.

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