The Unbearable Lightness of Being (Special Edition) (US Version) DVD Region 1

THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING is a sensual and sensitive adaptation of Milan Kundera's tragicomic existentialist novel that follows the story of Thomas (Daniel Day Lewis), a womanizing Czech doctor in 1968 Prague, prior to the Soviet invasion, whose sexual appetite is never fully satisfied. Thomas believes in keeping sexual gratification separate from love and finds true understanding and erotic bliss with Sabina (Lena Olin), a seductive and elusive artist. However, Thomas's understanding of love and commitment is challenged when he meets Tereza (Juliette Binoche), a sexually naive and innocent young woman who captures Thomas's fancy on an out-of-town business trip. When Tereza appears on his Prague doorstep, Thomas lets down his guard and allows the young woman to stay with him, breaking all his rules regarding the dangers of seductive entanglement. Despite his numerous affairs, Thomas falls deeply in love with Tereza, and they eventually marry. Sabina accepts Thomas's marriage to Tereza, but Tereza cannot accept Thomas's many lovers and is deeply hurt by her sly husband. Tereza's own sexual awakening and creative spirit is at the core of the film, as she is undeniably captivating to both Thomas and Sabina, who becomes her friend and artistic mentor. The three become involved in an intense love triangle that is eventually shattered by the violent Soviet invasion of 1968. Tereza's burgeoning photographic passion is documented in a creative black-and-white montage of the invasion, beautifully crafted by cinematographer Sven Nykvist. This captivating and brilliant literary adaptation is a subtle and complex character study in which Daniel Day Lewis, Lena Olin, and Juliette Binoche give magnificent lead performances.

"...[Day-Lewis, Binoche and Olin] are surprisingly fine -- both modest and intense....Notably ambitious..." - Vincent, Canby (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 02/05/1988

"...Mature, serious and intellectual....Great films are seldom made from great novels, but THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING stands as a stunning and surprising exception..." - Cart. (Variety Film Critic), Variety, 02/03/1988

"...Kaufman has made a fine-looking film. He has cast the three points of his erotic triangle bravely and adroitly..." - Sheila, Benson (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 02/05/1988

"...Kaufman's incorporation of documentary footage from 1968 is well executed..." - Matthew, Leyland (Film Critic), Sight and Sound, 10/01/2003

"Kaufman proves that an American can direct a smart, sexy, and tasteful European-style art film." - Andy, Webster (Premiere Critic), Premiere, 03/01/2004

3 stars out of 4 -- "[A] contemplation of the meaning of life and death and sex and freedom and a whole lot in between....[I]t's a compellingly adult film..." - Howard, Karren (Premiere Critic), Premiere, 06/01/2006

"[T]his is still intelligent and very well-crafted fare. Daniel Day-Lewis brings plenty of charm to his role..." - Geoffrey, Macnab (Sight And Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 06/01/2006

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Product Title:	The Unbearable Lightness of Being (Special Edition) (US Version) The Unbearable Lightness of Being (Special Edition) (US Version) The Unbearable Lightness of Being (Special Edition) (US Version) The Unbearable Lightness of Being (Special Edition) (US Version) The Unbearable Lightness of Being (Special Edition) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Lena Olin (Actor) | Jim Broadbent (Actor) | Murray Head (Actor) | Derek de Lint (Actor) | Michael Skarsgaard (Actor) | Cindy Furgatch | Patrizia von Brandenstein 蓮達奧蓮 (Actor) | 占伯班特 (Actor) | Murray Head (Actor) | Derek de Lint (Actor) | Michael Skarsgaard (Actor) | Cindy Furgatch | Patrizia von Brandenstein 莲达奥莲 (Actor) | 占伯班特 (Actor) | Murray Head (Actor) | Derek de Lint (Actor) | Michael Skarsgaard (Actor) | Cindy Furgatch | Patrizia von Brandenstein Lena Olin (Actor) | ジム・ブロードベント (Actor) | Ｍｕｒｒａｙ Ｈｅａｄ (Actor) | Derek de Lint (Actor) | Michael Skarsgaard (Actor) | Cindy Furgatch | Patrizia von Brandenstein Lena Olin (Actor) | Jim Broadbent (Actor) | Murray Head (Actor) | Derek de Lint (Actor) | Michael Skarsgaard (Actor) | Cindy Furgatch | Patrizia von Brandenstein
Director:	Barbara Hershey 芭芭拉荷茜 芭芭拉荷茜 Barbara Hershey Barbara Hershey
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Release Date:	2006-02-07
UPC Code:	012569734043
Language:	English
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA)
Publisher:	Warner Home Video
Other Information:	2 DVDs
Package Weight:	131 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004390487

Director: Philip Kaufman

DVD Features:

Region 1
Widescreen 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Surround Stereo 2.0 English, French
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: 1. Philip Kaufman
2. Jean-Claude Carrier
3. Walter Murch
4. Lena Olin
Documentaries: Emotional History: The Making of Unbearable Lightness of Being
Theatrical Trailer