Knife in the Water (#215, DVD)
Roman Polanskiās first feature is a brilliant psychological thriller that many critics still consider among his greatest work. The story is simple, yet the implications of its charactersā emotions and actions are profound. When a young hitchhiker joins a couple on a weekend yacht trip, psychological warfare breaks out as the two men compete for the womanās attention. A storm forces the small crew below deck, and tension builds to a violent climax. With stinging dialogue and a mercilessly probing camera, Polanski creates a disturbing study of fear, humiliation, sexuality, and aggression. This remarkable directorial debut won Polanski worldwide acclaim, a place on the cover ofĀ Time, and his first Oscar nomination.
DIRECTOR APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New high-definition digital transfer
- Video interview with director Roman Polanski and co-screenwriter, Jerzy Skolimowski
- Collection of Roman Polanski's short films from 1957-1962, including:Ā Murder,Ā Teeth Smile,Ā Break Up the Dance,Ā Two Men and a Wardrobe,Ā The Lamp,Ā When Angels Fall,Ā The Fat and the Lean,Ā andĀ Mammals
- A collection of rare publicity and production stills
- English subtitle translation by Roman Polanski
Cover based on a theatrical poster
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Knife in the Water (#215, DVD)
Knife in the Water (#215, DVD)
Roman Polanskiās first feature is a brilliant psychological thriller that many critics still consider among his greatest work. The story is simple, yet the implications of its charactersā emotions and actions are profound. When a young hitchhiker joins a couple on a weekend yacht trip, psychological warfare breaks out as the two men compete for the womanās attention. A storm forces the small crew below deck, and tension builds to a violent climax. With stinging dialogue and a mercilessly probing camera, Polanski creates a disturbing study of fear, humiliation, sexuality, and aggression. This remarkable directorial debut won Polanski worldwide acclaim, a place on the cover ofĀ Time, and his first Oscar nomination.
DIRECTOR APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New high-definition digital transfer
- Video interview with director Roman Polanski and co-screenwriter, Jerzy Skolimowski
- Collection of Roman Polanski's short films from 1957-1962, including:Ā Murder,Ā Teeth Smile,Ā Break Up the Dance,Ā Two Men and a Wardrobe,Ā The Lamp,Ā When Angels Fall,Ā The Fat and the Lean,Ā andĀ Mammals
- A collection of rare publicity and production stills
- English subtitle translation by Roman Polanski
Cover based on a theatrical poster
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Roman Polanskiās first feature is a brilliant psychological thriller that many critics still consider among his greatest work. The story is simple, yet the implications of its charactersā emotions and actions are profound. When a young hitchhiker joins a couple on a weekend yacht trip, psychological warfare breaks out as the two men compete for the womanās attention. A storm forces the small crew below deck, and tension builds to a violent climax. With stinging dialogue and a mercilessly probing camera, Polanski creates a disturbing study of fear, humiliation, sexuality, and aggression. This remarkable directorial debut won Polanski worldwide acclaim, a place on the cover ofĀ Time, and his first Oscar nomination.
DIRECTOR APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New high-definition digital transfer
- Video interview with director Roman Polanski and co-screenwriter, Jerzy Skolimowski
- Collection of Roman Polanski's short films from 1957-1962, including:Ā Murder,Ā Teeth Smile,Ā Break Up the Dance,Ā Two Men and a Wardrobe,Ā The Lamp,Ā When Angels Fall,Ā The Fat and the Lean,Ā andĀ Mammals
- A collection of rare publicity and production stills
- English subtitle translation by Roman Polanski
Cover based on a theatrical poster
