--- product_id: 338747414 title: "The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]" price: "B/.191" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/338747414-the-human-condition-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] **Price:** B/.191 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** B/.191 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/338747414-the-human-condition-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This mammoth humanist drama by Masaki Kobayashi is one of the most staggering achievements of Japanese cinema. Originally filmed and released in three installments of two parts each, the nine-and-a-half-hour The Human Condition, adapted from Junpei Gomikawa’s six-volume novel, tells of the journey of the well-intentioned yet naive Kaji—played by the Japanese superstar Tatsuya Nakadai—from labor camp supervisor to Imperial Army soldier to Soviet prisoner of war. Constantly trying to rise above a corrupt system, Kaji time and again finds his morals to be an impediment rather than an advantage. A raw indictment of Japan’s wartime mentality as well as a personal existential tragedy, Kobayashi’s riveting, gorgeously filmed epic is novelistic cinema at its best. THREE-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES High-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural (Parts 1–4) and 4.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio (Parts 5 and 6) soundtracks Excerpt from a 1993 Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Masaki Kobayashi, conducted by filmmaker Masahiro Shinoda Interview from 2009 with actor Tatsuya Nakadai Appreciation of Kobayashi and The Human Condition from 2009 featuring Shinoda Trailers PLUS: An essay by critic Philip Kemp Review: An amazing trilogy from a master of cinema - A harrowing view of war and its corruption of morals. It is an amazing slice of cinema. Review: Monumental film, great blu-ray set - One of the most important films of all time, this is an essential piece of world cinema from the Japanese master Kobayashi. Morally complex, deeply passionate, and gutwrenching, this WWII anti-war drama is an exhausting yet immensely rewarding watch. The remastered blu-ray looks stunning and does the film justice. It's a well put together with some great bonus features. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08Z1ZPQDW | | Actors | Jun Tatara, Kokinji Katsura, Michiyo Aratama, So Yamamura, Tatsuya Nakadai | | Best Sellers Rank | 15,407 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 5,069 in Drama (DVD & Blu-ray) 5,810 in Blu-ray | | Country of origin | USA | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (441) | | Director | Masaki Kobayashi | | Item model number | BR3259 | | Language | Japanese | | Media Format | Blu-ray, Subtitled | | Number of discs | 3 | | Producers | Chris Gibbin, Will Hobbs | | Product Dimensions | 20 x 15 x 2 cm; 131.54 g | | Studio | The Criterion Collection | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Unknown - **Format:** Blu-ray, Subtitled - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** Japanese ## Images ![The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612pGJzEmSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing trilogy from a master of cinema *by M***S on 18 May 2026* A harrowing view of war and its corruption of morals. It is an amazing slice of cinema. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Monumental film, great blu-ray set *by C***H on 31 May 2023* One of the most important films of all time, this is an essential piece of world cinema from the Japanese master Kobayashi. Morally complex, deeply passionate, and gutwrenching, this WWII anti-war drama is an exhausting yet immensely rewarding watch. The remastered blu-ray looks stunning and does the film justice. It's a well put together with some great bonus features. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Humanistic, Tragic/Romantic Opus as a Vehicle for Socialist Politics/Communism *by R***A on 7 November 2021* But what a vehicle it is. Nearly ten hours in length, I was quite relieved when it was all over. Be aware that the movie comes in two forms, both in Japanese with English subtitles. The Japanese version is split into six parts, with two 90-100 minute parts on each disc, but the second part (or fourth or sixth) does not automatically play after the first (or third or fifth). You have to select it in the menu. However, if you play the international version, it is split into three parts, so each disc will play a three-hour plus movie all the way through. Strictly speaking, this is a five-star film all day long, but it is just so bloody painful to watch - a bit like reading Solzhenitsyn, Dostoevsky and Shalamov, one after the other for an entire weekend - that I am deducting a star! Highly recommended, and a great deal of film for £15, but be warned. Kobayashi later directed Harakiri (1962) and Kwaiden(1964), both of which are ✰✰✰✰✰ movies, and far more entertaining. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Harakiri (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Come and See (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/338747414-the-human-condition-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/338747414-the-human-condition-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-06-25*