Sundays and Cybèle
(Blu-ray)

Based on the novel "Les dimanches de Ville d'Avray" by Bernard Eschasseriaux.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1962.

Special features: Serge Bourguignon (the director discusses the making of the film and his relationship to his contemporaries in the French New Wave); Patricia Gozzi (the actress recalls appearing in her first starring role at age twelve and the special relationship she had with her costar, Hardy Krüger); Hardy Krüger (the actor discusses the obstacles encountered during preproduction, his relationship with actor Patricia Gozzi, and why the film occupies a special place in his heart); Le sourire (1960, 22 min.) (Bourguignon's Palme d'Or-winning short documentary, narrated by actor Michel Bouquet); Trailer. Insert features an essay by critic Ginette Vincendeau.

Original music by Maurice Jarre ; director of photography, Henri Decaë ; production designer, Bernard Evein ; editor, Leonide Azar ; costumes, Marie-Claude Fouquet ; dresses by Jacques Heim.

Hardy Krüger, Nicole Courcel, Patricia Gozzi, Daniel Ivernel, André Oumansky, Anne-Marie Coffinet, René Clermont, Malka Ribovska, Jocelyne Loiseau, Renée Duchateau, Raymond Pélissier, Martine Ferrière, Maurice Garrel, Marie-France Anglade, Albert Hughes, Florence Blot, Gilbert Edard, Denise Peron, Bibiane Stern, Lisette Le Bon, Paul Bonifas, Pierre Mirat, Michel de Ré.

A psychologically damaged war veteran and a neglected child begin a startlingly intimate friendship, one that ultimately ignites the suspicion and anger of his friends and neighbors in suburban Paris. It becomes a stirring contemplation of an alliance between two troubled souls.

Blu-ray ; NTSC, region A; 2.35:1 aspect ratio, monaural, 16x9 widescreen.

French audio with optional English subtitles.