Paths of Glory (1957) / Ærens Vei The Masters of Cinema Series

A shattering masterpiece by one of the medium’s greatest artists, Stanley Kubrick’s Paths of Glory announced the definitive arrival of a towering figure in cinema.In the French front lines of World War I, after giving the order for an impossible and disastrous mission to capture a nearby stronghold, the upper ranks move to save face by having three randomly selected soldiers held and tried for cowardice under pain of death. Their leader, Colonel Dax (in a powerhouse performance by Kirk Douglas), a former lawyer in civilian life, handles their defence against overwhelming odds.A stylistically astonishing, emotionally overwhelming anti-war drama, Paths of Glory is one of the screen’s most brilliant condemnations of the power structures guiding warfare. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present a new Ultra-HD Blu-ray edition for the first time in the UK.SPECIAL FEATURESLimited Edition O-Card slipcase featuring new artwork by Scott Saslow [2000 copies]4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation, presented in Dolby Vision HDR from a 4K scan of the original camera negativeAudio commentary with film scholar Adrian Martin Video interview with Kubrick scholar Peter KramerVideo interview with filmmaker Richard AyoadeInterview with critic / author Richard CombsOptional English SDHOriginal theatrical trailerIsolated music & effects trackA collector’s booklet featuring writing by Glenn Kenny, the words of Kubrick, and archival imagery