The Saragossa Manuscript   — 4K 09/12/26

Is it surreal, or psychedelic?  The source novel dates from 1813. This mind-blowing exercise in narrative puzzle-making is a classic with unique qualities, and its Polish director Wojciech Has is a genius. Investigating a strange book found on a Spanish battlefield, soldier Zbigniew Cybulski is plunged into a fantasy vs reality labyrinth that darn near Moggles the Bind. It’s a masterpiece of narrative tricks — weird, funny, sexy and profound. You’ll be surprised how natural Spaniards speaking Polish becomes. The extras include am excellent Michael Brooke documentary that brings us up to speed on the movie, plus Polish film history and its great directors … it’s fascinating. On 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray from Raidance Films.
09/12/26