Pharaoh (Aka Faraon) Blu-Ray (Second Run/Region Free)

Jerzy Kawalerowicz’s dazzling epic, an adaptation of Bolesław Prus' renowned novel, revolves around a lethal power struggle in ancient Egypt. As the youthful Ramses XIII ascends the throne, he clashes with powerful priests who seek to undermine his ambition to become the greatest Pharaoh in history.

Resplendent with huge battle scenes, towering sets, stunningly choreographed sequences and spectacular design and cinematography, Pharaoh authentically evokes a world characterized by rigid hierarchy, mysterious ritual and often brutal conflict. This mesmerizing film is anchored in ideas as well as spectacle – exposing a society distorted by fear, betrayal and hypocrisy.

Second Run present Pharaoh from a 2K restoration by WFDiF, Poland, supervised by the film’s cinematographer Jerzy Wójcik.
Our region-free Blu-ray also includes an expansive and in-depth discussion of the film by critic, curator and scholar Michał Oleszczyk, fascinating archival footage and a booklet with new writing on the film by Michael Brooke.

Poland, 1966
Length / Pharaoh: 152 minutes
Length / Special features: 75 minutes
Sound: 2.0 Dual-Mono LPCM (48khz/16-bit)
Colour
Original aspect ratio: 2.55:1
Language: Polish
Subtitles: English

Blu-Ray BD50 / 1080p / 24fps / Region ABC