NEW SEALED Le Plaisir [DVD]

Description: Le Plaisir [DVD] Product Overview Format: DVD September 16, 2008 Roving with his dazzlingly mobile camera around the decadent ballrooms, bucolic countryside retreats, urban bordellos, and painter's studios of late nineteenth-century Parisian society, Max Ophuls brings his astonishing visual dexterity and storytelling bravura to this triptych of tales by Guy de Maupassant about the limits of spiritual and physical pleasure. Featuring a stunning cast of French stars (including Danielle Darrieux, Jean Gabin, and Simone Simon), Le plaisir pinpoints the cruel ironies and happy compromises of life with a charming and sophisticated breeziness. SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:New, restored high-definition digital transfer, Introduction by filmmaker Todd Haynes, English- and German-language versions of the opening narration, From Script to Screen, a video essay featuring film scholar Jean-Pierre Berthome discussing the evolution of Ophuls's screenplay for Le plaisir, Interviews with actor Daniel Gelin, assistant director Tony Aboyantz, and set decorator Robert Christides, New and improved English subtitle translation. PLUS: A new essay by film critic Robin Wood. Review Brilliant. --Boston Phoenix Shot with supreme elegance. --Time Out Details Genre: Drama Format: Dolby, Black & White, Full Screen, Subtitled, Multiple Formats, NTSC Contributor: Danielle Darrieux, Max Ophuls, Jean Gabin, Simone Simon Language: French Runtime: 1 hour and 37 minutes Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated) Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.45 x 5.59 x 7.47 inches; 2.72 ounces Item model number ‏ : ‎ CRRN1766DVD Director ‏ : ‎ Max Ophuls Media Format ‏ : ‎ Dolby, Black & White, Full Screen, Subtitled, Multiple Formats, NTSC Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 37 minutes Release date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2008 Actors ‏ : ‎ Jean Gabin, Simone Simon, Danielle Darrieux Quality Products This will be shipped securely Returns must be within 30 days - item EXACTLY as it was sent. Must have tracking number. Email us with any issues/questions. Thanks for looking! Fast and Free Shipping Shipping is free for this item. We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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