A 30th Anniversary Return for “Before Sunrise,” 4K “The Piano,” and the Essence of Horror “Pulse”—A Dazzling Reappearance of Masterpiece Films

Masterpieces by titans that span the ages once again overwhelm the screen. Three films widely regarded as the pinnacle of romance, thriller, and drama return to theaters, rattling cinephiles’ hearts.

Eternity in an Instant, the Bible of a Romantic Encounter “Before Sunrise”

Richard Linklater’s landmark romance “Before Sunrise” returns with a CGV-only re-release on the 18th, marking the 30th anniversary of its domestic theatrical debut. Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy), who cross paths in the unlikely setting of a train, have the day they weave together in Austria’s Vienna preserved perfectly on screen—capturing both the unfamiliar air of the destination and the rush of excitement. It is the grand opening act of the legendary three-part saga that expands with “Before Sunset” (2004) and “Before Midnight” (2013), and an overpowering masterpiece that seized the Golden Bear (Best Director) at the 1995 Berlin International Film Festival, securing its place at the very top of the cinematic romance lineage.

The Ultimate Psychological Horror That Digs Into Modern Alienation “Pulse”

The thriller master Kiyoshi Kurosawa of Japan, “Pulse” (2001), returns next month in 4K remaster quality, emerging with extreme resolution. It follows Ryo-suke (Haruhiko Kato) and Michi (Kumiko Aso), who confront a mysterious website and track with a chilling eye the collapse of the world they witness after the death of a colleague. With its exceptional dissection of the harsh isolation of modern society and the terror of the abyss through an anonymous medium called the internet, it upended the horror thriller paradigm. Along with “Cure” (1997), it is regarded as the pinnacle of Kurosawa’s aesthetics, and it won the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Award at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival—an epochal thriller.

A Seductive, Unconventional Melody Bursting Through Silence “The Piano”

Jane Campion’s great masterpiece “The Piano” (1993) will be reborn on screen next month with a 4K remaster release on the 1st. Set against the primitive landscapes of late-19th-century New Zealand, it depicts Ada (Holly Hunter), a single mother who chooses silence for herself, and the forbidden intimacy she shares with George Baines (Harvey Keitel) through the piano—rendered with breathless sensuality. The film swept both the Palme d’Or and Best Actress at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival, and the following year it took home three Academy Awards in the United States (Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay), writing a new chapter in film history as an immortal masterpiece.