| Description |
1 videodisc (ca. 93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. |
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Based on the novels "Chéri" and "The last of Chéri" by Colette. |
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Special features: The making of Chéri; deleted scenes. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Darius Khondji ; editor, Lucia Zucchetti ; music, Alexandre Desplat. |
| Cast |
Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Felicity Jones, Kathy Bates. |
| Summary |
The story of the love affair between a beautiful retired courtesan Lea, and Chéri, the son of her old colleague and rival, Madame Peloux. After six years Madame Peloux has secretly arranged a marriage between Chéri and Edmee, the daughter of another rich courtesan. As the inevitable moment of parting approaches, Lea and Cheri begin to understand, too late, how much they mean to one another. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for some sexual content and brief drug use. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1, enhanced) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
English dialogue, optional French or Spanish subtitles ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) ; closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
Courtesans -- France -- Drama.
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Mothers and sons -- France -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- France -- Drama.
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Arranged marriage -- France -- Drama.
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Prostitutas -- Francia -- Teatro. |
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Madre e hijo -- Francia -- Teatro. |
| Genre/Form |
Romance films
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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| Added Author |
Hámori, András.
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Seaward, Tracey.
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Mount, Thom.
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Kenwright, Bill, 1945-
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Hampton, Christopher, 1946-
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Frears, Stephen.
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Pfeiffer, Michelle, 1957-
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Friend, Rupert.
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Jones, Felicity.
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Bates, Kathy, 1948-
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Desplat, Alexandre.
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Colette, 1873-1954.
Chéri.
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Colette, 1873-1954.
Fin de Chéri. English.
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Miramax Films.
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Pathé frères (France)
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UK Film Council.
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Aramid Entertainment (Firm)
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MMC Studios (Firm)
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Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen GmbH.
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DFFF (Firm)
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Tiggy Films (Firm)
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Reliant Pictures Corporation (Firm)
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Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0788897780 |
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9780788897788 |
| Standard No. |
786936793222 |
| Music No. |
102265 Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
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