Silent film masterpiece “The Dragon Painter” released on Blu-ray

On September 24, 2024, Kino Lorber will release the silent film classic “The Dragon Painter” on Blu-ray.

It will include a soundtrack by Makia Matsumura, bringing this silent film to life anew in the modern age.
The film was originally released in 1919 and starred Japanese-American actor Sessue Hayakawa.

The story is set in the beautiful nature of Yosemite, and a tea house/garden set up in Colorado and California follows the obsession of Tatsu, a painter who believes that his fiancee has been captured by a dragon. This Blu-ray (also available on DVD) includes a 4K digitally restored version of the film, which includes beautiful images and delicate depictions of Japanese culture, as well as additional scenes.

With a soundtrack by Makia Matsumura, and another film by Sessue Hayakawa, available in an illustrated booklet.

For more details and purchases, please visit the link below.
https://kinolorber.com/product/the-dragon-painter