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Title:
Beauty and the beast [BLU-RAY] = la belle et la bête / André Paulvé présente ; un film de Jean Cocteau ; histoire, paroles et mise en scène de Jean Cocteau ; une production, André Paulvé.
ISBN:
9781604654295
Uniform Title:
Belle et la bête (Motion picture)
Publication Information:
[New York] : Criterion Collection, [2011]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Based on the fairy tale by Madame Leprince de Beaumont.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1946.
Special features: Philip Glass's opera 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 cinematgrapher Henri Alekan; rare behind-the-scenes photos and publicity stills; film restoration demonstration; original trailer, directed and narrated by Jean Cocteau, and the 1995 restoration trailer.
Blu-ray, region A; widescreen (1.33:1 aspect ratio); uncompressed mono., dts-HD master audio.
Requires Blu-ray player.
Summary:
The sublime adaptation by Jean Cocteau of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont's fairy-tale masterpiece, in which the true love of a beautiful girl melts the heart of a feral, but gentle beast, is a landmark feat of motion picture fantasy, with unforgettably romantic performances by Jean Marais and Josette Day. The spectacular visions of enchantment, desire, and death have become timeless icons of cinematic wonder.
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Language Note:
French dialogue with optional English subtitles.
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Performer:
Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Auclair, Raoul Marco, Marcel André.
Production Credits:
Director of photography, Henri Alekan ; editor, Claude Ibéria ; music, Georges Auric.
OCLC Number:
ocn738499484
Availability:
Rosemount - Robert Trail~1
Eagan - Wescott~1
