The Cremator

Special Features (Blu-ray)

• Trailer - new trailer for the recent 4K restoration of The Cremator. In Czech, with optional English subtitles. (2 min, 1080p).
• This Way to the Cooling Chambers - this archival program revisits some of the shooting locations of The Cremator and focuses the film's production history. The program was produced in 2011 by Bildstorung and reedited for Criterion by Daniel Bird. In Czech and German, with optional English subtitles. (24 min, 1080p).
• Madness and the Macabre - in this new interview, film programmer Irena Kovarova discusses the The Cremator, its unique style and tone, and the career of its creator. The interview was conducted for Criterion in 2019. In English, not subtitled. (18 min, 1080p).
• Music by Zdenek Liska - this archival documentary examines the life and legacy of composer Zdenek, who scored The Cremator. Included in it are interviews with the Quay Brothers, Juraj Herz, and Jan Svenkmajer, amongst others. In Czech and English, with optional English subtitles where necessary. (55 min, 1080p). 1. Sounds and Music 2. Taking Risks 3. Mutating Style 4. Hearing Images
• Rudolf Hrusínský - this archival program offers an intimate portrait of actor Rudolf Hrusínský, who plays the main character in The Cremator. The program was filmed in 1993 and broadcast on the Czech television program Inventura Febia in 2011. In Czech, with optional English subtitles. (16 min, 1080i).
• The Junk Shop - this short film marked the beginning of Juraj Herz's directorial career. It was completed in 1965. Remastered. In Czech, with optional English subtitles. (32 min, 1080p).
• Leaflet - an illustrated leaflet featuring Jonathan Owen's essay "No One Will Suffer" and technical credits.

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