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Kino International was founded in 1977 as a theatrical distribution company specializing in classics and foreign language art films. The company began operation with a license to handle theatrical distribution of the Janus Collection, a library containing over 100 important European and Asian art films Read More …
For those who are interested in older historical footage of Germany especially the Nazification of the German population, will find “Swastika” to be a surprising and possibly disturbing documentary. Images courtesy of © 2011 Sanford Leberson, Philippe Mora and Luiz Becker. All rights reserved. DVD Read More …
This is a sexy comedy that Mastroianni literally hits the ball out of the ballpark with his performance. A true Casanova with a libido problem… And Mario Monicelli does a great job of building the storyline with efficacy thanks to the beautiful women and the Read More …
An amazing collection of short films from French silent cinema ala 1908-1916. The fact that we are getting the opportunity to watch these early gems from Gaumont’s silent era is fantastic and I can only hope that Kino considers doing a third volume. I have Read More …
“City of Life and Death” is the most visceral war film that I have seen to effectively capture the atrocities and the brutality of the Nanking massacre in cinema. Â This is an unforgettable film that resonates within you for a very long time with its Read More …
Before she became a legendary actress in Hollywood, Ingrid Bergman had done several Swedish films. And now three of those films are showcased in Kino International’s “Ingrid Bergman in Sweden” DVD Box Set. If you are a fan of Bergman or are curious about early Read More …
A story about women and their relationships and Ingrid Bergman playing a vamp character trying to start a new life. While the screenplay does have its issues, it was quite interesting to watch an early film showcasing women, their careers and problematic love. Overall, a Read More …