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Plaza Productions International
Directed by: Julien Duvivier
The notorious Pépé le moko (Jean Gabin, in a truly iconic performance) is a wanted man: women long for him, rivals hope to destroy him, and the law is breathing down his neck at every turn. On the lam in the labyrinthine Casbah of Algiers, Pépé is safe from the clutches of the police—until a Parisian playgirl compels him to risk his life and leave its confines once and for all. One of the most influential films of the 20th century and a landmark of French poetic realism, Julien Duvivier’s Pépé le moko is presented here in its full-length version.
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Technical Specifications
Format:
DVD
Disc:
DVD-9 (1 Disc)
Total: 1 Disc
Regions:
1/2/3/4/5/6 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
Audio Options:
French Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Resolution:
480p/29.97
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Interview, Documentary Excerpt, Text, Mulitimedia Essay, Theatrical Trailer, Insert
- 1962 French television interview with director Julien Duvivier
- Excerpts from the 1978 television documentary Remembering Jean Gabin
- Excerpts from Ginette Vincendeau’s BFI Classics study of Pépé le moko, addressing the historical background of the film’s setting and the French crime novel genre
- A study of the lasting influence of Pépé on popular culture, including a special video comparison between Pépé and the 1938 U.S. remake Algiers
- Original theatrical trailer
- Insert featuring an essay by Michael Atkinson
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Release Credits
Producer: Curtis Tsui
Artwork: Eva Wah
Release Notes on Restoration
Pepe le Moko
Pépé le moko us presented in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1. This new digital transfer was created from a 35mm fine-grain master positive, which, in turn, was created from the original 35mm nitrate camera negative and additional film elements restored by StudioCanal in Paris under the supervision of Michel Rocher and Brigitte Dutray. Certain imperfections in the negative have been retained in order to preserve the richness of the black and white. The soundtrack was mastered from a restored digital audio master. To further enhance the image, the MTI Digital Restoration System was used to remove thousands of instances of dirt, debris, and scratches. The soundtrack was mastered at 24-bit; audio restoration tools were used to reduce clicks, pops, hiss, and crackle.