Beauty and the beast La belle et la bête
(Blu-ray)
Contributors
Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963 director.
Paulvé, André, producer.
Marais, Jean, 1913-1998, actor.
Day, Josette, 1914-1972, actor.
Parély, Mila, 1917-2012, actor.
Paulvé, André, producer.
Marais, Jean, 1913-1998, actor.
Day, Josette, 1914-1972, actor.
Parély, Mila, 1917-2012, actor.
Published
[New York] : Criterion Collection, [2011].
Edition
Blu-ray special édition.
ISBN
9781604654295, 1604654295
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Adult Blu-ray - Public Shelving
BLU-RAY Feature BEAUTY
1 available
BLU-RAY Feature BEAUTY
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Blu-ray - Public Shelving | BLU-RAY Feature BEAUTY | On Shelf |
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Published
[New York] : Criterion Collection, [2011].
Format
Blu-ray
Edition
Blu-ray special édition.
Language
French
ISBN
9781604654295, 1604654295
UPC
715515081313
Notes
General Note
Based on the fairy talel by Madame Leprince de Beaumont.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1946.
General Note
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.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Henri Alekan ; editor, Claude Ibéria ; music, Georges Auric.
Participants/Performers
Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Auclair, Raoul Marco, Marcel André.
Description
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.
System Details
Blu-ray, region A; widescreen (1.33:1 aspect ratio); uncompressed mono., dts-HD master audio.
System Details
Requires Blu-ray player.
Language
French dialogue with optional English subtitles.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cocteau, J., Paulvé, A., Marais, J., Day, J., Parély, M., Germon, N., Auclair, M., Marco, R., André, M., Alekan, H., Ibéria, C., Auric, G., Leprince de Beaumont, J., & Glass, P. (2011). Beauty and the beast: La belle et la bête (Blu-ray special édition.). Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jean Cocteau et al.. 2011. Beauty and the Beast: La Belle Et La Bête. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jean Cocteau et al.. Beauty and the Beast: La Belle Et La Bête Criterion Collection, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cocteau, Jean, et al. Beauty and the Beast: La Belle Et La Bête Blu-ray special édition., Criterion Collection, 2011.
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