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Voted 'The best French film ever made' by the French Film Academy, Les Enfants Du Paradis is a film of dazzling proportions and following a meticulous restoration now looks and sounds as never before.
Set amidst the glittering theatre world of 19th century Paris, the story revolves around the beautiful and free-spirited courtesan, Garance, and the four men who compete for her affections: a mime-artist, an actor, an aristocrat and a criminal. As the melodrama unfolds, we are treated to one of cinema's greatest love stories, a captivating tale of passion, deception and murder.
BONUS FEATURES:
Theatre, Love and War: Making Les Enfants du Paradis - a new 55 minute documentary film about the making of Les Enfants Du Paradis and the collaboration of diretor Marcel Carne, writer Jacques Prevert and set designer Alexandre Trauner
Once Upon A Time...Les Enfants Du Paradis (52 mins)
The Restoration
Restoration - Before and After
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
OK, the 'restoration' isn't perfect, but this set is still the best available option if you want to own this film. And, quite frankly, why wouldn't you? Beautifully scripted, beautifully acted and beautifully directed, this is possibly the most romantic, most uplifting and most French film ever made. There's simply no better way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon than to snuggle down on a comfy sofa with this and a large box of chocs. Even if you think 3-hour black and white subtitled films aren't really your thing, especially if they feature extended sequences of mime, all I can say is.. prepare to be astonished! I honestly think it's humanly impossible to watch this film and not absolutely adore it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By P. Myers
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This remains one of the best movies ever made. The restored edition (contrary to the opinion of one reviewer) is a huge improvement on the old, poor-quality version and represents a vastly better viewing experience which is considerably enhanced by the informative documentaries etc. included on the 2nd disc.
45 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By R.
Format:Blu-ray
This release uses the same "remaster" hatchet job that Criterion used! Pathe gave it a complete DNR butt-rape! The image is a waxy, smeared abomination! Avoid at all costs!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Remarkable restoration of a haunting classic melodrama
Initial impressions were that Les Enfants du Paradis looked and sounded superb. It is hard to believe that this sumptuous and ambitious film was made during the second World War,... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Cartimand
5.0 out of 5 stars
the eternal landscape and heartache
in my personal 'initial top ten' if there can ever really be such a thing... a film i frequently return to as it was seminal in my personal development with film culture... Read more
Published 1 month ago by emitnoontime
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic!
I thought my old VHS tape was good but this is amazing through my blu-ray player. The extras are truly worth a look.
Published 3 months ago by Uccello
3.0 out of 5 stars
It won't play on the player
I can't play it. I've tried on my machine and I'l try on another. I cannot review it because I haven't seen it.
Published 4 months ago by Wendy Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Les Enfants Du Paradis
What more could anyone say about this superlative film which has not already been said. It lives up to its immense reputation. It is sublimely acted and directed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by william hebborn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Important cinematic history
The accompanying DVD explaining the background to the film greatly enhanced the viewing experience. The film is very French and very 1940s but, when you get into it, it is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nicky Bacon
5.0 out of 5 stars
hooray!
A cleaned up version is long ovedue and this is terrific. One of the great romantic films of all time. I watched it a lot in an old BBC2 VHS recording. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Elthespo
5.0 out of 5 stars
The strength of HOPE
the sheer feeling of beauty and joy that our french friends made such an ode to art and beauty at a time when their beloved country was in the depths of despair and humiliation,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by antoieanach
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best French movie ever?
Fantastic acting, marvellous story.
A true classic
One of the films of my life.
Drama, melodrama, beauty, very original story.
A true classic
One of the films of my life.
Drama, melodrama, beauty, very original story.
Published 8 months ago by Anna la Douce
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