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Winner of the International Critics’ Prize at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival, Terence Davies’ feature debut heralded one of Britain’s finest filmmaking talents. Loosely based on the director’s own family and upbringing, Distant Voices, Still Lives presents an evocative account of working-class life in Liverpool, England during the 1940s and 50s. Births, marriages and deaths – and an expressive use of music – provide the underpinning for a film that is beautiful, heartbreaking, resonant but never sentimental. Now regarded as a masterpiece of British cinema, and boasting a startling performance from Pete Postlethwaite (Romeo + Juliet, Inception) as the head of the family, Distant Voices, Still Lives has been treated to a glorious 4K restoration by the British Film Institute. SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS Brand new 4K restoration, carried out by the British Film Institute High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation Original stereo audio (uncompressed LPCM) Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Commentary by writer-director Terence Davies Interview with Davies Interview with art director Miki van Zwanenberg Theatrical trailer More to be announced! Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jennifer Dionisio FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic Christina Newland plus archive essays

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Director Jean-Jacques Beineix (Betty Blue) launched the Cinéma du look movement with this stylish cult thriller that remains as innovative today as when it premiered in 1981. Jules (Frédéric Andréi), a young postal carrier, illegally tapes a concert of a reclusive opera singer (American soprano Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez). Jules’ attempts to woo the diva are interrupted when Taiwanese bootleggers come after the recording. His problems worsen when a prostitute slips another tape, one that incriminates a police chief, into his bag. Now, Jules must escape the police chief, the cop’s henchmen and the bootleggers to keep both precious tapes safe—and to stay alive. Featuring a celebrated chase through the Paris Metro and an early appearance by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amélie) favorite Dominique Pinon, Diva earned César Awards for Beineix, Vladimir Cosma’s (Le Bal) sumptuous music and Philippe Rousselot’s (Henry & June) eye-popping cinematography. Special Features: -NEW Audio Commentary by Film Critic and Author Simon Abrams -Scene Specific Audio Commentary by Director Jean-Jacques Beineix -Introduction by Professor Phil Powrie (Author of JEAN-JACQUES BEINEIX) and Eric Grinda (6:20) -Interview with Composer Vladimir Cosma (10:47) -Interview with Casting Director Dominique Besnehard (7:20) -Interview with Star Frédéric Andréi (5:46) -Interview with Actors Anny Romand and Dominique Pinon (12:02) -Interview with Actor Richard Bohringer (6:53) -HOLDING GROUND with Director Jean-Jacques Beineix (11:00) -IN THE CAFÉ with Director Jean-Jacques Beineix (8:30) -Interview with Cinematographer Philippe Rousselot (6:04) -Interview with Set Designer Hilton McConnico (6:50) -Theatrical Trailer -Dual-Layered BD50 Disc -In French with Optional English Subtitles

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