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The Claude Chabrol Collection [DVD]

Jean-Louis Trintignant , Stéphane Audran , Claude Chabrol    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
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The Claude Chabrol Collection consists of:

  • Les Biches (1968)
  • La Femme Infidele (1969)
  • Que la Bete Meure (1969)
  • Le Boucher (1970)
  • Juste Avant la Nuit (1971)
  • Les Noces Rouges (1973)
  • Nada (1974)
  • Madame Bovary (1991)

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Claude Chabrol, the originator of the French 'Nouvelle Vague' film movement, gets the box set treatment. Known in some circles as the 'French Hitchcock' for his mastery of the suspense medium, and appreciation of the aforementioned director.

Les Biches / Bad Girls (1968): Stéphane Audran is Frédérique, a wealthy woman with lesbian leanings who, on a whim, picks up a young, attractive, impoverished Parisian girl. The relationship that develops is complicated with the arrival of Paul, who becomes a lover to both. However, Frédérique is determined to have him all to herself.

La Femme Infidèle / The Unfaithful Wife (1969): Hélène's (Stéphane Audran) predatory needs are causing problems in her marriage. Believing that his wife may be cheating on him, Charles (Michael Bouquet) hires a private detective. When his worst fears are confirmed, Charles confronts her lover in this tale of betrayal and murder.

Que La Bête Meure (aka: This Man Must Die) (1969): When his son is killed in a hit and run incident, Charles is determined to take revenge. A chance meeting introduces him to Paul, whom he suspects of the murder. He decides to infiltrate Paul's family by faking a love affair with his sister-in-law, only to find that the entire family despise him. It is through this hatred that Charles plots his revenge. A thrilling and twisted tale of vengeance.

Le Boucher / The Butcher (1970): Stéphane Audran plays a lonely schoolteacher who becomes involve...Claude Chabrol Collection - 8-DVD Box Set ( Les biches / La femme infidèle / Que la bête meure / Le boucher / Juste avant la nuit / Les noces rouges / Nada / Madame Bovary ) ( Bad Girls / The Unfaithful Wife / The Beast Must Die / The Butch


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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Package 22 Sep 2010
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I bought this set of Chabrol films not knowing what to expect and guided by the numerous positive remarks from previous reviewers. I am certainly not disappointed. This is day 2 and I have seen 4 of the films and can't wait to watch the rest. This is cinematography at its artistic best. These films, while suspenseful very much a la Hitchcock, are a pleasure to watch. No over-the-top, gratuitous violence or sex, but simple stories beautifully told with just the right balance of excitement and sheer, pleasurable viewing. The direction, camerawork and acting - the whole mise en scene - is, to my mind perfectly executed. To label these films 'dated' indicates a purblind,bigoted approach with no true appreciation of, or sensitivity to, the nature of the cinematographic medium.
I would highly recommend this collection and cannot wait to get my hands on volume two which will be top of my Christmas list together with Rohmer and Jean-luc Goddard.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Comments about the running times 1 Oct 2007
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This is not a review but I thought I'd comment on some observations made by Mario in an earlier review of the boxset. I noticed that he had compared the running time of the UK version of Les Biches with the US DVD and found it to be six minutes shorter. I checked the BBFC site and discoverd that the UK DVD was not cut, the discrepency comes from the time compression that films undergo when converted to PAL DVDs giving them shorter running times than at the cinema.
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51 of 55 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for money 14 July 2006
Format:DVD
Some of Chabrol's best work of the 60s & 70s at budget price. So what if there are few extras when what you get are masterpieces like Le Boucher or Les Biches or La femme infidele for five pounds each. Chabrol is one of the greats of French cinema, an auteur whose films are intelligent, chic and enjoyable to watch. This collection is a great introduction to his cinema. And happily M.Chabrol, in his mid-seventies, is still making films. (Well, the great Chabrol died September 12th 2010, aged 80.........but we still have his films!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure enjoyment
A fine collection of thoroughly enjoyable films from one of the masters of European cinema. Stephane Audran,Jacqueline Sassard, Jean Yanne, Michel Bouquet,David... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Brian Osborne
5.0 out of 5 stars Claude Chabrol Collection Vol 1
I loved seeing some of these films some 35 years ago when I was a student and it was great to have a good value set so I can see more. Just about to start Vol 2 which looks great
Published 2 months ago by Ian Watt
5.0 out of 5 stars Chabrol
It's astonishing that Chabrol is not more widely admired. Just to look at the dates of seven of the eight films in this highly impressive collection is enough to put many of... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Filmfan
4.0 out of 5 stars Great anthology, but some disappointing image transfers
Viewing some films of this set, one has the impression to watch old VHS tapes. Some other transfers are better. Such film classics need urgent professional digitalization!
Published 13 months ago by adriano
4.0 out of 5 stars Speedy arrival
These were due 29th but arrived 28th! Excellent. I sent these as a present so have not seen the quality of the films. Read more
Published 17 months ago by dieffenbachia
4.0 out of 5 stars DVD aspect ratio issues...
This review is about the quality of the actual DVD box set itself rather than the merits of the movies included in this wonderful collection which have already been discussed in... Read more
Published on 22 May 2011 by belklin
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece
Having lived many years in Switzerland with access to to French films, I have had the pleasure on
Many occasions to see some of Chabrols films. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2011 by E. Guidolin
5.0 out of 5 stars Claude Chabrol
My Husband bought Claude Chabrol for us to watch and I bought Claude Chabrol series 1 both excellent, great stories and I wondered why only 1 episode of inspector Lavadin hes... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2011 by Mrs. P. A. Hobson
2.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for
A quick note about the quality of the DVD's themselves (not the films, which speak for themselves): these discs are exactly the quality you would expect for the price, i.e. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2010 by PanelSystem
4.0 out of 5 stars Chabrol overview
Nice selection of the Hitchcock fan Chabrol's films.
Of course, Stéphane Audran is very present in the early selections (Chabrol's wife at the time) but also nice to... Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2010 by M. John Hughes
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