The Tin Drum - The Criterion Collection

Oskar is born in Germany in 1924 with an advanced intellect. Repulsed by the hypocrisy of adults and the irresponsibility of society, he refuses to grow older after his third birthday. While the chaotic world around him careers toward the madness and folly of World War II, Oskar pounds incessantly on his beloved tin drum and perfects his uncannily piercing shrieks. The Tin Drum, which earned the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Academy Award for best foreign-language film, is a visionary adaptation from VOLKER SCHLÖNDORFF (Young Törless) of Nobel laureate Günter Grass's acclaimed novel, characterized by surreal imagery, arresting eroticism, and clear-eyed satire.SPECIAL EDITION FEATURESNew, restored high-definition digital transfer of the complete version, approved by director Volker SchlöndorffNewly remastered 5.1 surround soundtrack, approved by Schlöndorff and presented in DTS-HD Master AudioInterview with Schlöndorff from 2012 about the making of The Tin Drum and the creation of the complete versionInterview with film scholar Timothy Corrigan from 2012German audio recording of author Günter Grass reading an excerpt from his novel The Tin Drum illustrated with the corresponding scene from the filmTelevision interview excerpts featuring Schlöndorff, Grass, actors David Bennent and Mario Adorf, and cowriter Jean-Claude CarrièreTrailerNew English subtitle translationPLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Geoffrey Macnab and 1978 statements by Grass about the adaptation of his novel