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Dream Window:Reflections on the Japanese Garden [VHS]

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This should be rereleased on DVD. A visualy stunning voyage through the Japanese garden: Historical, Lyrical, Philisophical.
The only film I have viewed multiple times.

An elegant production, exploring the history, meaning, and art of the garden. A superlative in every way! The photography is world class, the narative and interviews are intelligent and deeply insightfull. The only video that I have viewed repeatedly, with increased appreciation with each viewing. 6 on a scale of 5.

I want to add my full agreement to the comments of reviewers of this wonderful film: I too have replayed many times my copy made during a PBS broadcast years ago (lucky to have had a blank tape ready at that time!). It led me to an appreciation - a shallow one, to be sure, but sincere and comforting - of Japanese sensibilities reflected in gardens, the tea ceremony, and even movies, in particular those of Ozu.

This is one of the best videos ever produced on Japanese Gardens. It is wonderfully produced, with marvelous cinematography and excellent accompanying background music. This really needs to be produced on DVD!!! It's very relaxing to watch as well as informative on design elements and the ideas behind Japanese gardens. Please produce this on DVD!