Belle et la bête : Beauty and the beast /
Tells the fable of the kindly beast and the self-sacrificing beauty whose love releases the prince in him. Contains such visual displays as tears that become real diamonds and walls that grow arms to light Beauty's path through the castle of the Beast.
| Uniform Title: | Belle et la bête (Motion picture) |
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| Corporate Authors: | , , |
| Other Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | French |
| Language Notes: | In French with optional English subtitles. |
| Published: |
[Place of publication not identified] :
Criterion Collection,
[2003]
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| Edition: | Newly restored special ed., RSDL dual-layer ed. |
| Series: | Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ;
6. |
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| Summary: | Tells the fable of the kindly beast and the self-sacrificing beauty whose love releases the prince in him. Contains such visual displays as tears that become real diamonds and walls that grow arms to light Beauty's path through the castle of the Beast. |
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| Item Description: | "A Janus Films release." Based on the fairy tale by Mme. Leprince de Beaumont. Originally released as a motion picture by Lopert Films in 1946. First released in France. Aspect ratio 1.33:1. Special features: Breathtaking new high-definition digital transfer made from restored film elements -- Original opera written for the film by renowned composer Philip Glass, presented in Dolby digital 5.1 -- Screening at the Majestic, 1995 documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew -- Interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan -- Two commentary tracks: one featuring film historian Arthur Knight, and the second featuring writer/cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling -- Rare behind-the-scenes and publicity stills -- Original trailer, directed and narrated by Jean Cocteau -- Film restoration demonstration -- 1995 restoration trailer -- A reprint of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont's original fable, translated from the French -- Notes by Francis Steegmuller, from his landmark book Cocteau : a biography -- A note about the film by Cocteau -- New and improved English subtitle translation. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([32] pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.) |
| Format: | DVD; Dolby digital mono, Dolby digital 5.1. |
| Production Credits: | Photographer, Henri Alekan ; editor, Claude Ibera ; music, Georges Auric. |
| ISBN: | 0780026098 : |