I recently received this notice about a Japanese silent cinema DVD. I can't guarantee its quality, but it sounds unique. > >Masterpieces of Japanese Silent Cinema > > > > > >An indispensable resource to Japanese film aficionados all over the world. > > > > > >This bilingual state-of-the-art DVD takes you on a historic journey >through the early days of Japanese cinema. It s easy-to-use, multimedia >library contains extensive information on over 12,000 films, as well as >famous scenes from 45 classics presented by benshi narrators. > >Shunsui Matsuda, known as the last benshi of the Japanese silent film era, >greatly bemoaned the fact that most silent era films were poorly >preserved, and, with his own finances, he thus made it his mission to >collect together valuable classic films from the silent movie era from >around the world. As a result of his persistent effort, Matsuda Film >Productions now boasts a film library of approximately 1,000 titles and >6,800 reels. > >The Masterpieces of Japanese Silent Cinema database has been created from >the Matsuda film library. Containing enhanced search functions and making >use of state-of-the-art digital technology, the DVD-ROM is an invaluable >resource for those wishing to experience the origins of Japanese cinema >and a creative means of conveying to future generations the cultural >heritage of silent film. > > >Compatible with windows 95 & 98 > > > > > >For your exclusive copy please contact: > > > > > > > > >Miss Reiko Ehara > > > >Urban Connections > >Tokyo Nissan Shibuya Bldg. 8F, 16-10 Higashi 2-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo >150-0011 > >Tel: 03-5467-4721 Fax: >03-5467-4722 E-mail: ><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] > > > > >Or visit our website : www.infoasia.co.jp > > > > > > >This amazing DVD is available for only ¥18,900 (US$200) > > ---- Jeremy Butler [log in to unmask] ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/ScreenSite Telecommunication & Film/University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]