| Description |
2 videodiscs (152 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([16] p. : ill. ; 18 cm.) |
| Series |
The Criterion collection ; 492 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 492.
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| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. |
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Special features: "L'aimée:" Desplechin's 2007 documentary about the selling of his family home; new documentary featuring interviews with Desplechin and actors Mathieu Amalric and Catherine Deneuve; original theatrical trailers; includes a booklet featuring an essay by critic Philip Lopate. |
| Contents |
Disc one: The film -- disc two: The supplements. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Eric Gautier ; editor, Laurence Briaud ; music, Grégoire Hetzel. |
| Cast |
Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Mathieu Amalric, Anne Consigny, Melvil Poupaud, Emmanuelle Devos, Chiara Mastroianni, Emile Berling, Hippolyte Girardot, Laurent Capelluto, Françoise Bertin, Samir Guesmi. |
| Summary |
"Junon [is the] matriarch of the troubled Vuillard family, who gather at Christmas after she learns she needs a bone marrow transplant from a blood relative"--Container. The Vuillard's shared history of physical and mental illness, estrangement, self harm, and loss doesn't lead itself to the idea of a cheerful holiday season. Hopefully the Christmastime reunion, a scheme concocted by three of the youngest family members, will finally bring peace to their family. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
French dialogue, optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Dysfunctional families -- France -- Drama.
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Alienation (Social psychology) -- France -- Drama.
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Christmas plays -- France.
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Family reunions -- France -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Comedy films
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Christmas films
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Motion pictures, French.
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| Added Author |
Desplechin, Arnaud. Screenwriter. Director.
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Caucheteux, Pascal. Producer.
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Sorlach'ti, Dany.
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Bourdieu, Emmanuel. Screenwriter.
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Deneuve, Catherine, 1943- Actor.
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Roussillon, Jean-Paul. Actor.
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Amalric, Mathieu, 1965- Actor.
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Consigny, Anne. Actor.
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Poupaud, Melvil. Actor.
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Devos, Emmanuelle. Actor.
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Mastroianni, Chiara, 1972- Actor.
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Berling, Emile. Actor.
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Girardot, Hippolyte, 1955- Actor.
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Capelluto, Laurent. Actor.
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Hetzel, Grégoire. Composer.
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Why Not Productions Inc.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on container: Christmas tale |
| ISBN |
9781604651867 |
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1604651865 |
| Standard No. |
715515048910 |
| Music No. |
CC1850D Criterion Collection |
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