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Les Enfants terribles

Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:52 am
by L.A.
Les Enfants terribles (1950)

The French cinema landmark, written by Jean Cocteau and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, newly restored.

Released 29 November 2021

Re: Les Enfants terribles

Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 5:25 pm
by What A Disgrace
Full Specs:
• Newly restored in 4K and presented in High Definition
• Commentary by Gilbert Adair (2004): archive commentary track by the novelist and film critic, whose novel The Holy Innocents was inspired by Les Enfants terribles
• Commentary by Adrian Martin (2021): newly commissioned commentary track by the film scholar
• Ginette Vincendeau on Jean-Pierre Melville (2004, 19 mins): the film scholar and author of Jean-Pierre Melville: An American in Paris on the filmmakers background and the recurring themes in his work
• Volker Schlöndorff interview (2004, 10 mins): the filmmaker discusses his apprenticeship under Jean-Pierre Melville
• Trailer
• Gallery
• **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by Deborah Allison, a contemporary review of the film and selected biographies

Re: Les Enfants terribles

Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 3:50 pm
by tenia
This isn't advertised, but the BFI has also included an unrestored French track.
Also not advertised : the extra features also offer a 26 sec Melville Productions logo.

Re: Les Enfants terribles

Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 10:59 pm
by Finch