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A film by Barbet Schroeder
Barbet Schroeder s (Single White Female, The Valley) dark tale, based on a true story, follows the naive Stefan (Klaus Grunberg) in his pursuit of offbeat American Estelle (Mimsy Farmer) to the island paradise of Ibiza. He leads a seemingly idyllic life with her by the sea - where the scenic beauties and delights of LSD and nude sunbathing are fully revealed by Nestor Almendros' stunning photography - before succumbing to the destructive trappings of heroin addiction.
The film is famous for its subdued, moody Pink Floyd soundtrack, featuring some of the band's most spontaneous and eclectic work - including Green is the Colour, Cymbaline and The Nile Song.
ExtraFeatures:- Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extras.
- Original trailer
- Trailers for The Valley and Maîtresse
- Interview with Barbet Schroeder
- Fully illustrated booklet
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Dolby Linear PCM ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.66:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Booklet, Documentary, Interactive Menu, Remastered, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: In the late 60's, after graduating in Mathematics, the German Stefan Brückner hitchhikes from Lübeck to Paris to see the world without money. He befriends Charlie in an arcade and they go to a party. When Stefan meets gorgeous American Estelle Miller in the party, Charlie advises him to stay away from her. However, the straight Stefan falls in love with Estelle and after breaking in a house with Charlie to rob, he follows her to Ibiza. Stefan seeks the hotel of his fellow citizen Dr. Ernesto Wolf where Estelle is lodged. He asks her to leave the place and stay with him in an isolated seaside house. Before leaving the hotel, Estelle steals some money and a pack from Wolf. Sooner Stefan learns that Estelle had stolen 200 doses of heroin and he decides to try one fix with her, in the beginning of his trip to hell. ...More ( Gier nach Lust ) ( More - Mehr, immer mehr ) (Blu-Ray)
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Floydoid
Format:DVD
This film gives us a glimpse into the hippie culture of the late 1960's. Shot mostly on the scenic island of Ibiza, it explores the relationship between an enigmatic unconventional girl (nicely played by Mimsy Farmer), who is described as being 'American' but has a perfect English accent, and a naive German drifter. How they meet is not entirely clear, and it is hard to see any real chemistry between them, but they do share some nice times together. They experiment with various drugs, which descends into addiction, ending in tragedy. As another reviewer has hinted, it is hard to warm to either of the main characters. Ultimately this is a moral tale about the dangers of illegal substances.
As a long time Pink Floyd fan, it has been the holy grail of movies to find, as I believe that this DVD release marks the movie's debut in the UK, tho it has long been regarded as a cult classic in France. At long last it was nice to see how the Pink Floyd score was used within with the movie, tho I personally feel we don't hear enough of what is (for me) an under-rated album within their cannon.
In conclusion, this is a decent watch if you're a fan of cult or art house movies, are interested in hippie culture, or are just curious about Pink Floyd's involvement.
As a long time Pink Floyd fan, it has been the holy grail of movies to find, as I believe that this DVD release marks the movie's debut in the UK, tho it has long been regarded as a cult classic in France. At long last it was nice to see how the Pink Floyd score was used within with the movie, tho I personally feel we don't hear enough of what is (for me) an under-rated album within their cannon.
In conclusion, this is a decent watch if you're a fan of cult or art house movies, are interested in hippie culture, or are just curious about Pink Floyd's involvement.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Merlin's Owl
Format:DVD
The movie begins and ends with the camera focusing on the sun. At the beginning it is summer and at the end it is winter. The story is a parable like Daedalus and Icarus. Don't fly too close to the sun, or in this case get too close to Estelle (yes Estelle means star). Yet, she is not a stereo-typical femme fatale; she even tells Stefan at the beginning of their relationship, "I warn you, I want MORE." Stefan's friend in Paris warns him about Estelle too but he is irresistably drawn to her like a moth to a flame (please excuse the pun).
Yes, heroin is very nice and it gives you a lovely warm feeling but it is so terribly MOREish. It's a shame because this young couple have a great time lying on rugs smoking pot and sun-bathing and swimming in the Eden-like Ibiza. But, the forbidden fruit of heroin rears its poppy-head. Still they have alot more fun trying LSD to get off the gear and manufacturing their own concoctions and all the time smoking plenty more puff.
Pushing the sun / heroin analogy further Stefan tells a story of a cult of young men in Calcutta who worship the sun. They sit naked and cross-legged and look at the sun until they go blind.
Well, I suppose you could call the movie prophetic because NOBODY in '69 would have thought the world could be in the grip of drugs to such an extent as we are now. And at least there is some sort of drug or counter culture in the movie. Their use of drugs is to give a new meaning to the world rather than just obliterate it.
I found this movie very satisfying and the low ratings irritating. The Pink Floyd soundtrack seems to be the motvation for many people watching this movie which is fine and good. But I think they don't really get the Floyd if they don't get this movie.
Yes, heroin is very nice and it gives you a lovely warm feeling but it is so terribly MOREish. It's a shame because this young couple have a great time lying on rugs smoking pot and sun-bathing and swimming in the Eden-like Ibiza. But, the forbidden fruit of heroin rears its poppy-head. Still they have alot more fun trying LSD to get off the gear and manufacturing their own concoctions and all the time smoking plenty more puff.
Pushing the sun / heroin analogy further Stefan tells a story of a cult of young men in Calcutta who worship the sun. They sit naked and cross-legged and look at the sun until they go blind.
Well, I suppose you could call the movie prophetic because NOBODY in '69 would have thought the world could be in the grip of drugs to such an extent as we are now. And at least there is some sort of drug or counter culture in the movie. Their use of drugs is to give a new meaning to the world rather than just obliterate it.
I found this movie very satisfying and the low ratings irritating. The Pink Floyd soundtrack seems to be the motvation for many people watching this movie which is fine and good. But I think they don't really get the Floyd if they don't get this movie.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Now Zoltan
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
When Barbet Schroder's first 2 movies (this and The Valley) are discussed it's always in the context of Pink Floyd. Now I've nothing against this band, indeed their musical contributions to these movies are excellent (although sparingly used) but there's so much more(no pun intended) to enjoy. I found this film an engrossing experience. The acting is naturalistic and believable, the locations are beautifully shot, the druggy descent well charted. Loved the Don Quixote windmill scene, thought Mimsy Farmer was excellent (and stunning). The ending was a little abrupt - I preferred the ambiguity of The Valley, but overall this is a fascinating look at the death of the hippy dream and well worth your time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A film of its time
Difficult to recommend this except for its feel of the time it was made in. Mimsy Farmer is in it and I was looking for other movies with her in. Read more
Published 1 month ago by john
5.0 out of 5 stars
The is the BEST version you can possibly get!!
The video quality considering the year it was made is exceptional!! The transfer was done GREAT by the director of the movie!! The extras included were nice!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Awesome Music Reviewer
4.0 out of 5 stars
More (DVD+BLU RAY) 1969
Finally saw this movie for the first time since buying Pink Floyd's soundtrack from the film 25 years ago. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Joe S
2.0 out of 5 stars
More Is Less
Banal and tedious, "More" is chiefly ( if at all, judging by the absence of reviews for this release ) remembered as featuring a Pink Floyd soundtrack, despite the fact that you... Read more
Published 15 months ago by George W. Iscariot
5.0 out of 5 stars
more nostalgia.
i first saw this film at an arts lab in beckenham i think, its hard to remember all of the sixties. But i was immediately enraptured and transported back in time. Read more
Published 16 months ago by lazarus
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pink Floyd
With a soundtrack by Pink Floyd and the photography of Nestor Almendros, this film (directed by Barbet Schroeder) is one of the most representative movies about the hippy times,... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2010 by Alex
3.0 out of 5 stars
For die hard Pink Floyd fans only.
Another film that I bought because of its Pink Floyd connection. That fact is to me its only redeeming feature. Read more
Published on 27 July 2010 by Stormbringer
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don,t buy if only for Floyd music
If you want this film just to hear the Pink Floyds music in context don't bother. Much of the time the actors are talking over the top of the soundtrack. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2008 by Jimbo
3.0 out of 5 stars
Errr, yeah........
What can I say, I only really bought this film to hear and see the Pink Floyd soundtrack in it's correct context (the music was written for the film, not seperate songs added... Read more
Published on 25 July 2005 by "bigrossman"
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