Beauty and the Beast (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

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Author: Josette Day

Features:

• Shrink-wrapped

Format: AC-3

Release Date: 19-07-2011

Details: The sublime adaptation by Jean Cocteau (Orpheus) of Mme. Leprince de Beaumonts fairy-tale masterpiecein which the true love of a beautiful girl melts the heart of a feral but gentle beastis a landmark feat of motion picture fantasy, with unforgettably romantic performances by Jean Marais (Orpheus) and Josette Day (Les parents terribles). The spectacular visions of enchantment, desire, and death in Beauty and the Beast (La Belle et la Bte) have become timeless icons of cinematic wonder. BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES High-definition digital transfer from restored film elements, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack Composer Philip Glasss opera La Belle et la Bte, presented in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio as an alternate soundtrack Two commentaries: one by film historian Arthur Knight and one by writer and cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling Screening at the Majestic, a 1995 documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew Interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan Rare behind-the-scenes photos and publicity stills Film restoration demonstration Original trailer, directed and narrated by director Jean Cocteau, plus restoration trailer from 1995 PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by film critic Geoffrey OBrien, a piece on the film by Cocteau, excerpts from Francis Steegmullers 1970 book Cocteau: A Biography, and an introduction to Glasss opera by the composer

UPC: 715515081313

EAN: 0715515081313

Languages: English

Binding: Blu-ray

Item Condition: New