Shimizu Hiroshi Collection - Part 2 Kodomo No Shiki (Four Seasons of Children) (DVD) (English Subtitled) (Japan Version) DVD Region 2

Kodomo no Shiki is the second boxset release in the Shimizu Hiroshi Collection. This four-disc boxset comes with four of Shimizu's representative films: Children in the Wind (1937), Nobuko (1940), Mikaheri no Tou (1941), and Four Seaons of Children (1939), which is only being released with this boxset as a bonus feature.

One of the undisputed masters of Japan cinema, Shimizu Hiroshi (1903-1966) made well over 100 films in his career, ranging from children's films to lighthearted comedies to stories from the fringe. His outstanding cinematic achievements match that of contemporary great and lifelong friend Ozu Yasujiro, though the latter has eclipsed him in recognition. Shimizu Hiroshi is particularly well known for his children's films, but his steady stream of output for Shochiku from the 1920s to 1950s yielded a far wider selection of films, many of which have been sadly lost to time. In comparison to Ozu's films which are readily available, Shimizu's works have been near impossible to find outside of the festival circuit, but Shochiku is now finally releasing Shimizu's films on DVD with English subtitles.

Children in the Wind (1937 / B&W / 86min)
Based on a Tsubota Joji novel, Children in the Wind (a.k.a. Kaze no Naka no Kodomo) is probably Shimizu's most well-known work, and helped establish his reputation as a children's film director. Brothers Zenta (Hayam Masao) and Sanpei (Bakuden Kozo) carelessly wile their summer away in the countryside, bullying neighbor Kintaro and fighting over who gets to deliver their father's daily lunchbox. Sunny days come to an abrupt end when their father is accused of forging documents and put in jail. While his mother looks for work, Sanpei is sent away to stay with his father's retired schoolmaster, but he can't stop getting into trouble.

Nobuko (1940 / B&W / 90min)
Renowned actress/singer Takamine Mieko stars as titular heroine Nobuko, a spirited young teacher working in a conservative school. Based on a novel by Shishi Bunroku, the film follows her experiences as she challenges the school with her liberal thinking and teaching methods.

Mikaheri no Tou (1941 / B&W / 111min)
Starring Ryu Chishu from Ozu Yasujiro's Otoko wa Tsurai Yo, Mikaheri no Tou realistically explores the nature of children's education. Set in a mountain boarding school, the film tells various stories about the school's teachers and problem students.

Four Seasons of Children (1939 / B&W / 146min)
A follow-up to Children in the Wind, Four Seasons of Children(a.k.a. Kodomo no Shiki) is also based on a Tsubota Joji novel. The film is divided into two chapters, following the young protagonists' minor adventures and real-world awakenings over spring and summer, then autumn and winter.

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Product Title:	Shimizu Hiroshi Collection - Part 2 Kodomo No Shiki (Four Seasons of Children) (DVD) (English Subtitled) (Japan Version) 清水宏 監督作品 - 第二集 小孩子的四季 (DVD) (英文字幕) (日本版) 清水宏 监督作品 - 第二集 小孩子的四季 (DVD) (英文字幕) (日本版) 清水宏監督作品 第二集〜子どもの四季〜 Shimizu Hiroshi Collection - Part 2 Kodomo No Shiki (Four Seasons of Children) (DVD) (English Subtitled) (Japan Version)
Artist Name(s):	Ida Choko | Miura Mitsuko | Kasatomi Shu | Kawamura Reikichi | Takamine Mieko 飯田蝶子 | Miura Mitsuko | 笠智眾 | Kawamura Reikichi | 高峰三枝子 Ida Choko | Miura Mitsuko | 笠智众 | Kawamura Reikichi | 高峰三枝子 飯田蝶子 | 三浦光子 | 笠智衆 | 河村黎吉 | 高峰三枝子 | 吉川満子 | 日守新一 | 森川まさみ | 坂本武 | 三宅邦子 | 忍節子 | 横山準 | 西村青児 | 高松榮子 | 葉山正雄 | 大塚紀男 | 岡村文子 | 春日英子 | 奈良真養 Ida Choko | Miura Mitsuko | Kasatomi Shu | Kawamura Reikichi | Takamine Mieko
Director:	Shimizu Hiroshi 清水宏 清水宏 清水宏 Shimizu Hiroshi
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Release Date:	2008-06-27
Publisher Product Code:	DB-176
Language:	Japanese
Subtitles:	Japanese, English
Country of Origin:	Japan
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	2 - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Greenland and the Middle East (including Egypt) What is it?
Publisher:	Shochiku Home Video
Other Information:	4DVDs
Shipment Unit:	3 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1010909089

タイトル : 清水宏監督作品: 第二集〜子どもの四季〜 出演 : 河村黎吉／吉川満子／坂本武／岡村文子／笠智衆／葉山正雄／高峰三枝子／三浦光子／春日英子／岡村文子／森川まさみ／高松榮子／飯田蝶子／奈良真養／三宅邦子／横山準／日守新一／忍節子／大塚紀男／西村青児 監督 : 清水宏 ロケーションを多用する"実写精神"と呼ばれた手法で日本映画に確かな足跡を残した名匠・清水宏。本作「清水宏監督作品 第二集〜子どもの四季〜」は、清水作品の中でも、特に子供たちの姿を描いた3作に加え、特典として「風の中の子供」と同じく坪田譲治原作の「子供の四季」を収録したもの。戦前の古き良き時代の香り高き日本情緒に、名優達の名演、そしてユーモラスであり意欲的な清水監督の演出力がたっぷりと味わえる、邦画ファン必見の作品集である。 ■収録内容 「風の中の子供」（1937年／86分） 古き良き日本の農村を舞台に、苦難にめげず伸び伸びと育つ兄弟と家族愛を描く。原作は坪田譲治の同名児童文学。 「信子」（1940年／90分） 権威主義的な女学校に飛び込んだ、自由な精神を持った女教師の奮闘を描く。原作は獅子文六の同名小説。主演は"元祖歌う映画女優"高峰三枝子。 「みかへりの塔」（1941年／111分） 実在した児童教育施設を舞台に、教師と生徒たちが様々な葛藤を経て集団労働の喜びを見出す姿を描く。主演は小津安二郎監督作品や「男はつらいよ」など名優・笠智衆。 ■特典DISC内容 「子供の四季」（1939年／146分） 「春夏の巻」「秋冬の巻」の二部作からなる、「風の中の子供」に続く坪田譲治原作の隠れた名作。 ■映像特典：特典DISC付 テクニカル・インフォメーション 色 : モノクロ 画面 : 4：3 言語／音声 : 日本語：DD（モノラル） その他の情報 備考 : 4枚組 日本小売価格 : ￥12000