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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 7:53 pm
by feihong
Does anyone have a copy of the French DVD of Jean-Pierre Melville's "Second Breath?" I was wondering whether it had English subtitles. How does it measure up to the excellent French disc of "Le Samourai" by the same company?
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:01 am
by Kinsayder
Nope, no English subs on the Rene Chateau DVD, but in all other respects an excellent (anamorphic) transfer, and one of Melville's greatest films. Definitely needs an English-friendly release.
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:59 am
by Via_Chicago
It certainly does. Fortunately, Rialto is preparing both Le Doulos and the rarely seen Jean Morin, Pretre for theatrical re-release, which might also mean a R1 DVD release via Criterion. One can only hope they do the same for Le Deuxieme Souffle.
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:06 pm
by Kinsayder
Some samples from the French DVD
here.
And some info about the upcoming French remake
here. With Alain Corneau (Police Python 357 & Le Choix des armes) directing and Daniel Auteuil / Michel Blanc in the Ventura / Paul Meurisse roles, this could be very interesting.