Format:
2 DVDs, NTSC, Ländercode 1, 152 Min., farb., stereo, Dolby digital
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Beih. (8 Bl.)
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12 cm
Edition:
director-approved special ed.
ISBN:
9781604651867
Series Statement:
The Criterion collection 492
Uniform Title:
Un conte de Noël
Content:
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 thats 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. [Cover]
Note:
New, restored high-definition digital transfer. Sprache Franz. mit engl. Untert.
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Bildformat 2.35:1. - New, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised by director Arnaud Desplechin
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Orig.: Frankreich 2008
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Enth. "L'aimée", Desplechin's 2007 documentary about the sale of his family home ; "Arnaud's tale", a new 35-minute documentary featuring interviews with Desplechin and actors Mathieu Almaric and Catherine Deneuve ; original trailers ; a booklet featuring an essay by critic Philip Lopate
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Franz., Untertitel engl.
Language:
French
Subjects:
Romance Studies
Author information:
Deneuve, Catherine 1943-
