Danton /
Georges Danton, the popular revolutionary leader, returns to Paris at a time when the new Republic is in disarray. Robespierre and his allies have set up a monstrous dictatorship, beginning the infamous "Reign of Terror." Danton pleads with the people for an end to the bloodshed which viol...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | French |
| Language Notes: | In French with optional English subtitles. |
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[United States] :
Criterion Collection,
[2009]
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| Series: | Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ;
464. |
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| Summary: | Georges Danton, the popular revolutionary leader, returns to Paris at a time when the new Republic is in disarray. Robespierre and his allies have set up a monstrous dictatorship, beginning the infamous "Reign of Terror." Danton pleads with the people for an end to the bloodshed which violates the spirit of their revolution. |
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| Item Description: | Based on the play: L'affaire Danton / by Stanisława Przybyszewska. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1983. Special features: New high-definition digital transfer; interviews with director Andrzej Wajda, screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière, and Polish film critic Jerzy Plazewski; Wajda's "Danton", a 42-minute behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the film; original theatrical trailer; new and improved English subtltle translation; new essay by film scholar Leonard Quart. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (136 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet. |
| Format: | DVD; region 1; NTSC; Dolby digital. |
| Awards: | César: Best Director, 1983. |
| Production Credits: | Cinematographer, Igor Luther ; editor, Halina Prugar-Ketling ; music, Jean Prodromides. |
| ISBN: | 9781604651263 1604651261 |