Four Films of Roland Joffe with Daniel Griffith

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Four Films of Roland Joffe with Daniel Griffith

December 08, 2022

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Documentary filmmaker Daniel Griffith joins the podcast to discuss his extras on the IMPRINT Blu-ray release of "Directing Roland Joffe (1984-92)."  These four films were released in less than a decade and represent an amazingly creative output in a short amount of time.  The films are "The Killing Fields" (1984), "The Mission" (1986), "Fat Man and Little Boy" (1988), and "City of Joy" (1992).  Daniel Griffith's 90-minute documentary titled "Prisoners of Our Own History" is an intimate conversation with Roland Joffe discussing the themes and issues of each of these films. The extras alone make this release an important addition to your collection for fans of Roland Joffe and his films.

We also talk about Daniel Griffith's two-hour documentary for the IMPRINT Blu-ray release in September of "The Beast" (1988), directed by Kevin Reynolds (Fandango, Water World).  A somewhat forgotten film of the 80s about a Russian tank crew fighting in Afghanistan, the film has more resonance today than most people may realize.

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DIRECTED BY ROLAND JOFFE

Available for purchase through the IMPRINT website

This is likely a “region b” release so be sure you have a region-free blu-ray player.

FOUR VISIONARY WORKS FROM ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR ROLAND JOFFÉ.

Award-winning director Roland Joffé produced some of the most cinematic work of the 1980s and beyond. This special edition collection celebrates four of his visionary works. Each film is complemented with audio commentaries, interviews & documentary features and once again shines the spotlight for audiences new and old to re-discover these cinematic achievements.

  • 1984 The Killing Fields (2-Disc Set)

  • 1986 The Mission

  • 1988 Fat Man and Little Boy

  • 1992 City Of Joy

  • 2002 Prisoners of Our Own History: The First Four Films of Roland Joffé – An intimate all NEW feature-length documentary on director Roland Joffé from Ballyhoo Pictures. Exclusive to this limited edition box.

Limited 6-Disc Hardbox edition. 1500 copies only.

THE BEAST BLU-RAY

Available for purchase through the IMPRINT website

This may be a “region b” release so be sure you have a region-free blu-ray player or contact Imprint for more information.

‘THERE IS NO ROOM IN A TANK FOR A CONSCIENCE’

A Soviet tank unit led by Commander Daskal (George Dzundza) destroys a village in Afghanistan in 1981. Taj (Steven Bauer), a member of the village, vows revenge and pursues him, along with the mujahideen.

Kevin Reynolds’ The Beast is universally considered one of the most underrated films of the 1980’s. It’s a harrowing yet gripping feature with unforgettable performances.

Starring Jason Patric, Stephen Bauer & Stephen Baldwin.

Intense” – LA Times
Remarkably courageous” – Chicago Tribune
Tough and ripping” – Time Out

Special Features and Technical Specs:

  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray

  • Special Features TBC

  • Theatrical Trailer

  • Aspect Ratio 1.78:1

  • Audio English LPCM 2.0 Stereo

  • Optional English HOH subtitles

  • Limited Edition slipcase on the first 1500 copies with unique artwork

Daniel Griffith bio

Daniel Griffith is the owner and founder of Ballyhoo Motion Pictures. He has produced, directed, and edited over 100 documentary shorts and features. Griffith also won the 2012 and 2018 Rondo Award for Best DVD Extra.

To learn more visit the Ballyhoo Motion Pictures website

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