Pharaoh (Aka Faraon) Blu-Ray

Jerzy Kawalerowicz's dazzling epic revolves around a deadly power struggle in ancient Egypt. When the young Ramses XIII ascends the throne, he finds himself in conflict with powerful priests who seek to undermine his ambition to become the greatest pharaoh in history. With uniquely choreographed sequences and spectacular cinematography, Pharaoh conjures up a world characterized by strict hierarchy, mysterious rituals, and often brutal conflicts. This fascinating film is rooted in both ideas and spectacle, revealing a society distorted by fear, deceit, and hypocrisy. EXTRAS: - Pharaoh - Afterword: a comprehensive and in-depth discussion of the film by critic, curator, and researcher Michał Oleszczyk. - Kawalerowicz in the Desert: a 1964 newsreel about the filming of Pharaoh, shot on location in Uzbekistan. - Trailer - 24-page booklet with newly written text by film historian and producer Michael Brooke. - New and improved English translation of subtitles. - Easter egg