Classic film noir meets atomic bomb paranoia, Krakatit displays hallucinating fragments of a chemist responsible for the invention of a proto-nuclear weapon and the mystery of its whereabouts.
Based on the novel of the same name by Karel Čapek (the inventor of the word "robot"), director Otakar Vávra delivers a stunning B&W sci-fi thriller that mixes visual elements paying homage to Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and the German Expressionist films of the 1920s.
The Národní filmový archiv in Prague has outdone themselves with a beautiful 4K restoration brought to you by Deaf Crocodile in conjunction with the Comeback Company.
Year: 1948
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama
Slipcover: Yes
Specifications
Region free
Format: 4K UHD + Blu-ray Combo
This film does not contain AI
Filming Location: Prague
Special Features
New video interview on the film’s restoration with archivist Tereza Frodlová of the Národní filmový archiv, Prague.
New commentary by film historian Peter Hames and Czech film expert Irena Kovarova of Comeback Company
New visual essay by film historian Clayton Dillard.
New artwork by Beth Morris
Deluxe Edition Bonus Content
Slipcase featuring new artwork by Richard Cox.
60-page illustrated book
New essay by film Walter Chaw
New essay by film Jonathan Owen
Classic film noir meets atomic bomb paranoia, Krakatit displays hallucinating fragments of a chemist responsible for the invention of a proto-nuclear weapon and the mystery of its whereabouts.
Based on the novel of the same name by Karel Čapek (the inventor of the word "robot"), director Otakar Vávra delivers a stunning B&W sci-fi thriller that mixes visual elements paying homage to Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, and the German Expressionist films of the 1920s.
The Národní filmový archiv in Prague has outdone themselves with a beautiful 4K restoration brought to you by Deaf Crocodile in conjunction with the Comeback Company.
Year: 1948
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama
Slipcover: Yes
Specifications
Region free
Format: 4K UHD + Blu-ray Combo
This film does not contain AI
Filming Location: Prague
Special Features
New video interview on the film’s restoration with archivist Tereza Frodlová of the Národní filmový archiv, Prague.
New commentary by film historian Peter Hames and Czech film expert Irena Kovarova of Comeback Company
New visual essay by film historian Clayton Dillard.
New artwork by Beth Morris
Deluxe Edition Bonus Content
Slipcase featuring new artwork by Richard Cox.
60-page illustrated book
New essay by film Walter Chaw
New essay by film Jonathan Owen
