Beauty And The Beast (The Criterion Collection) – Blu-Ray

DescriptionAuthor: Josette DayFeatures:Shrink-wrappedFormat: AC-3Release Date: 19-07-2011Details: The sublime adaptation by Jean Cocteau (Orpheus) 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 (Orpheus) and Josette Day (Les parents terribles). The spectacular visions of enchantment, desire, and death in Beauty and the Beast (La Belle et la Bête) 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 Glass’s opera La Belle et la Bête, 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 O’Brien, a piece on the film by Cocteau, excerpts from Francis Steegmuller’s 1970 book Cocteau: A Biography, and an introduction to Glass’s opera by the composerUPC: 715515081313EAN: 0715515081313Languages: EnglishBinding: Blu-rayItem Condition: New