Eureka Entertainment are to release Edvard Munch, Peter Watkins’ astonishing 1974 masterpiece about the Norwegian Expressionist painter of The Scream, on Blu-ray in the UK in June.

Described by Ingmar Bergman as “a work of genius”, Peter Watkins’ multi-faceted masterwork is more than just a biopic of the iconic Norwegian Expressionist painter; it is one of the best films ever made about the artistic process. Focusing initially on Munch’s formative years in late 19th century Kristiania (now Oslo), Watkins uses his trademark vérité style to create a vivid picture of the emotional, political, and social upheavals that would have such an effect on his art.

The young artist (Geir Westby) has an affair with “Mrs. Heiberg” (Gro Fraas), a devastating experience that will haunt him for the rest of his life. His work is viciously attacked by critics and public alike and he is forced to leave his home country for Berlin, where, along with the notorious Swedish playwright August Strindberg, he becomes part of the cultural storm that is to sweep Europe.

Edvard Munch will be released on Blu-ray in Wakins' extended 221-minute version on 13th June 2016 by Eureka Entertainment as part of the Masters of Cinema series at the RRP of £17.99.

Disc contents:

• Director-approved high-definition restoration of the long version

• Optional SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

• 80-page book with a Peter Watkins self-interview, writing by Joseph Gomez, a Munch timeline, and numerous artworks