| Description |
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.) |
| Series |
The Criterion collection ; 398 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 398.
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| Note |
Based on the 1929 novel "Les enfants terribles" by Jean Cocteau. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1950. |
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Special features: Audio commentary by writer, film critic, and journalist Gilbert Adair; interviews with producer Carole Weisweiller, actors Nicole Stéphane and Jacques Bernard, and assistant director Claude Pinoteau; "Around Jean Cocteau" (2003), a short video by filmmaker Noël Simsolo discussing Cocteau and Melville's creative relationship; theatrical trailer; gallery of behind-the-scenes stills; a booklet featuring a new essay by critic Gary Indiana, a tribute by Stéphane, an excerpt from Rui Nogueira's "Melville on Melville" and drawings by Cocteau. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Henri Decaë ; editor, Monique Bonnot ; musical director, Paul Bonneau ; costume designer, Christian Dior. |
| Cast |
Nicole Stephane, Edouard Dermithe, Renée Cosima, Jacques Bernard, Roger Gaillard, Maurice Revel, Adeline Aucoc. |
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Voice: Jean Cocteau. |
| Summary |
Elisabeth is very protective of her teenage brother Paul, who has been injured in a snowball fight at school and has to rest in bed most of the time. The siblings are inseparable, living in the same room, fighting, playing secret games, and rarely leaving the house. Paul's friend, Gerard, often drops by to stay with them. One day Elisabeth brings home Agathe to live with them. She bears a strong resemblance to Dargelos, a schoolboy whom Paul had a crush on and the same boy who injured him. Paul and Agathe become attracted to each other, causing Elizabeth to be very jealous. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Language |
French dialogue, optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Brothers and sisters -- France -- Drama.
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Problem families -- France -- Drama.
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Teenagers -- France -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- France -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Motion pictures, French.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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| Added Author |
Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963
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Melville, Jean-Pierre, 1917-1973
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Stéphane, Nicole, 1928-
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Dermit, Edouard
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Cosima, Renée, 1926-1981
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Bernard, Jacques
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Martin, Melvyn
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Gaillard, Roger
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Revel, Maurice.
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Aucoc, Adeline
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Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963.
Enfants terribles.
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Janus Films
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Cinexport (Firm)
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on container: Jean Cocteau's Les enfants terribles |
| ISBN |
1934121703 |
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9781934121702 |
| Standard No. |
715515024921 |
| Music No. |
CC1707D Criterion Collection |
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