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IFC Films
Directed by: Arnaud Desplechin
In Arnaud Desplechin’s beguiling A Christmas Tale (Un conte de Noël), Catherine Deneuve brings her legendary poise to the role of Junon, matriarch of the troubled Vuillard family, who come together at Christmas after she learns she needs a bone marrow transplant from a blood relative. That simple family reunion setup, however, can’t begin to describe the unpredictable, emotionally volatile experience of this film, an inventive, magical drama that’s equal parts merriment and melancholy. Unrequited childhood loves and blinding grudges, brutal outbursts and sudden slapstick, music, movies, and poetry, A Christmas Tale ties it all together in a marvelously messy package.
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Technical Specifications
Format:
DVD
Discs:
DVD-9 (2 Discs)
Total: 2 Discs
Regions:
1 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Audio Options:
French Dolby Digital Surround 5.1
Resolution:
480p/29.97
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Short Film, Documentary, Theatrical Trailer, Booklet
- L’aimée, Desplechin’s 2007 documentary about the selling of his family home
- Arnaud’s Tale, a new 35-minute documentary featuring interviews with Arnaud Desplechin and actors Mathieu Amalric and Catherine Deneuve
- Original theatrical trailers
- A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Phillip Lopate
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Release Credits
Producer: Issa Clubb
Artwork: Rodrigo Corral
Release Notes on Restoration
A Christmas Tale
A Christmas Tale is presented in its original aspect ratio of 2.35:1. Black bars at the top and bottom of the screen are normal for this format. Supervised and approved by director Arnaud Desplechin, this new high-definition digital transfer was created from a 35mm interpositive. Dirt, debris, and scratches were manually removed using Pixel Farm’s PFClean system, while Digital Vision’s DVNR system was used for small dirt, grain, and nois reduction.
The film features a fully digital soundtrack. The audio for this release was mastered at 24-bit from the original audio master files using Pro Tools HD.
The film features a fully digital soundtrack. The audio for this release was mastered at 24-bit from the original audio master files using Pro Tools HD.