--- product_id: 291544170 title: "The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]" price: "€ 93.60" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/291544170-the-human-condition-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] **Price:** € 93.60 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** € 93.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/291544170-the-human-condition-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This mammoth humanist drama by Masaki Kobayashi is one of the most staggering achievements of Japanese cinema. Originally filmed and released in three installments of two parts each, the nine-and-a-half-hour The Human Condition, adapted from Junpei Gomikawa’s six-volume novel, tells of the journey of the well-intentioned yet naive Kaji—played by the Japanese superstar Tatsuya Nakadai—from labor camp supervisor to Imperial Army soldier to Soviet prisoner of war. Constantly trying to rise above a corrupt system, Kaji time and again finds his morals to be an impediment rather than an advantage. A raw indictment of Japan’s wartime mentality as well as a personal existential tragedy, Kobayashi’s riveting, gorgeously filmed epic is novelistic cinema at its best. THREE-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • High-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural (Parts 1–4) and 4.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio (Parts 5 and 6) soundtracks • Excerpt from a 1993 Directors Guild of Japan interview with director Masaki Kobayashi, conducted by filmmaker Masahiro Shinoda • Interview from 2009 with actor Tatsuya Nakadai • Appreciation of Kobayashi and The Human Condition from 2009 featuring Shinoda • Trailers • PLUS: An essay by critic Philip Kemp Review: A truly great Japanese anti-war film - This Japanese anti-war film, the first of a trilogy, is one of the greatest films ever. It requires patience but is well worth it, in my view. Review: Masterpiece - Had this on my radar for the last few years and finally watched it this year. This three part Japanese WWII epic is a masterpiece. Honestly, everyone one into film should watch it before they die. The Human Condition tells the story of a man named Kaji working and serving in Japanese occupied Manchuria. Part 1 covers his role working as a supervisor at a mine using POW labor, part 2 is about his training as a cadet in the army, and part 3 covers his epic journey of survival with Japan’s collapse & defeat at the end of WWII. Very rarely do we see or at least I have seen, movies covering the Japanese perspective of the war and this one is excellent. The entire epic is around 9-10 hours long so it is indeed a long one, but worth it. IMO I think Part 1 and 2 are definitely a slow burn, but the switch up at the end of part 2 and part 3 as a whole makes it worth it. So good. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Color | Unknown | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 467 Reviews | | Format | Blu-ray | | Genre | Drama | | Language | Japanese | | Number Of Discs | 3 | ## Product Details - **Color:** Unknown - **Format:** Blu-ray - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** Japanese - **Number Of Discs:** 3 ## Images ![The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612pGJzEmSL.jpg) ![The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GpdMik07L.jpg) ![The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91zWSCg4QKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly great Japanese anti-war film *by B***K on August 5, 2026* This Japanese anti-war film, the first of a trilogy, is one of the greatest films ever. It requires patience but is well worth it, in my view. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Masterpiece *by M***R on March 25, 2025* Had this on my radar for the last few years and finally watched it this year. This three part Japanese WWII epic is a masterpiece. Honestly, everyone one into film should watch it before they die. The Human Condition tells the story of a man named Kaji working and serving in Japanese occupied Manchuria. Part 1 covers his role working as a supervisor at a mine using POW labor, part 2 is about his training as a cadet in the army, and part 3 covers his epic journey of survival with Japan’s collapse & defeat at the end of WWII. Very rarely do we see or at least I have seen, movies covering the Japanese perspective of the war and this one is excellent. The entire epic is around 9-10 hours long so it is indeed a long one, but worth it. IMO I think Part 1 and 2 are definitely a slow burn, but the switch up at the end of part 2 and part 3 as a whole makes it worth it. So good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flawless *by E***U on November 27, 2025* Honestly one of the most breathtaking films I have ever watched in my life. Nothing to come out recently is anywhere near the level of this films story. Beautiful message, amazing acting, must watch for any war film enthusiast. Rest in piece Tatsuya Nakadai. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Human Condition (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Harakiri (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Come and See (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/291544170-the-human-condition-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.be/products/291544170-the-human-condition-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-03*