Film Comment, 05/01/2005, p.78, "They exemplify the most potent non-Gallic new wave forms -- and provide a blast from cinema's Eastern Bloc past that will leave you shell shocked."
Premiere, 04/01/1994, p.146, "...Stunning..." - Recommended
DVD Features:
Region 1
Box Set
Audio:
Dolby Digital Monoural - English
Disc 1: A GENERATION (1955)
Full Frame - 1.33
Disc 2: KANAL (1957)
Full Frame - 1.33
Disc 3: ASHES AND DIAMONDS
Anamorphic Widescreen 1.66
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - Annette Insdorf - Film Scholar
Production Interview - Andrzej Wajda - Director, Janusz Morgenstern - Assistant Director & Jerzy Plazewski - Film Critic
Bonus Short - 1951 Film School Short - Andrzej Wajda
Text/Photo Galleries:
Stills/Photos - 1. Behind the Scenes Production Photos
2. Gallery of Andrzej Wajda's Original Drawings & Paintings
Poster Art
Publicity
Wajda's three remarkable films about life in Poland during World War II: A GENERATION, KANAL and ASHES AND DIAMONDS. See individual titles for descriptions.