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Haunted by memories of a recent affair, securities advisor Robert Harrison (The Andromeda Strain's Arthur Hill) feels a growing sense of alienation from his wife Myrna (Last Night’s Charmion King) and their sons Michael (John Kastner) and Guy (Jon Michaelson). As Michael embraces radical politics and Guy becomes dangerously isolated from his peers, Robert remains largely oblivious, distracted by visions of his recent mistress (Point Blank's Sharon Acker) and other infidelities. As confidence in Robert fades, the family spirals out of control, which paves the way for a shocking, perception-shifting discovery. The first Canadian film to compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, this remarkable feature directorial debut from George Kaczender (In Praise of Older Women, Agency) builds on the experiments of Michelangelo Antonioni and Alain Resnais to deliver an impressively modern, unsentimental look at family dysfunction and midlife malaise. The only original screenplay by celebrated novelist Timothy Findley (The Wars), Don't Let the Angels Fall taps into the existential currents of '60s literary icons John Updike (Rabbit, Run) and John Cheever (The Swimmer) to deliver a haunting, evocative, occasionally psychedelic experience. CIP is proud to present this overlooked Canadian classic in a special edition featuring over two hours of equally assured Kaczender shorts, including the Michael Sarrazin (They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?) delinquent gem, You’re No Good. Bonus Features: 1. Scanned and restored in 2K from the 35mm interpositive 2. Audio commentary featuring actor Jon Michaelson 3. Five short films directed by George Kaczender: Ballerina (1964, 28 min.), Phoebe (1964, 28 min.),You're No Good (1965, 28 min.), Little White Crimes (1966, 28 min.), and The Game (1968, 28 min.) 4. Impressions of Expo 67 (1967, 8 min.) 5. Bonus short: Toys (1967, 8 min.) 6. Booklet featuring a new essay by Sherrill Grace, author of Tiff: A Life of Timothy Findley 7. Reversible cover artwork 8. English SDH subtitles for all eight films Top Similar From the Brand Reviews Don't Let the Angels Fall

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*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* A startling film that shows what teenagers feel... but never tell! Teenager Peter Mark (Peter Kastner) has it all: supportive parents (Charmion King, Claude Rae), a loving girlfriend (Julie Biggs), and a comfortable middle-class existence. But on the brink of finishing high school, he feels emboldened by his impending freedom, and decides to pursue a rebellious new path. After his parents make their disapproval known, Peter decides to move out on his own, confident he’ll conquer the working world with his insight and sophistication. When the reality turns out to be far less glamorous, he settles for a shady new job – that continues his criminal evolution. Often ranked among the most important Canadian films of all time, NOBODY WAVED GOODBYE is the feature directorial debut of Don Owen (The Ernie Game), who tapped into his documentary roots to deliver a gritty, low budget answer to Rebel Without a Cause. In addition to three of Owen’s early shorts, this disc includes Christopher’s Movie Matinee – an inventive documentary that shows where Toronto teen rebellion landed just a few years later – and Lonely Boy, the landmark Paul Anka short that preceded theatrical screenings of NOBODY WAVED GOODBYE. Bonus Features: 1. Region Free Blu-ray 2. Scanned and restored in 2K from the 16mm interpositive 3. Bonus film: Christopher’s Movie Matinee (1968, 88 min.) 4. Three short films directed by Don Owen: Runner (1962, 11 min.), Toronto Jazz (1963, 27 min.), and You Don’t Back Down (1965, 28 min.) 5. Bonus short: Lonely Boy (1962, 27 min.) 6. Booklet featuring a new interview with Don Owen biographer Steve Gravestock 7. Reversible cover artwork 8. English SDH subtitles for all six films Top About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews Nobody Waved Goodbye [Blu-ray]