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Beauty and the beast [videorecording (DVD)].

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Criterion Collection, 2003.

DVD BEA 1946 Wor

Beauty and the beast (Tale) -- Film adaptations.

Fairy tales -- Film adaptations.

Belle et la bête (Conte) -- Adaptations cinématographiques.

Contes de fées -- Adaptations cinématographiques.

Criterion collection 6.

Video Difference legacy collection.

Alternate title:

Jean Cocteau's Beauty and the beast [videorecording (DVD)]

Belle et la bête [videorecording (DVD)]

[videorecording (DVD)].

1 videodisc (93 min.) : Dolby digital sd., b&w ; 12 cm. + 1 booklet (32 p. : ill. : 22 cm).

Based on the story "Beauty and the beast" by Mme. Leprince de Beaumont.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1946.

Special features: Breathtaking new high-definition digital transfer made from restored film elements ; original opera written for the film by renowned composer Philip Glass, presented in Dolby digital 5.1 ; optional audio commentary by film historian Arthur Knight ; Screening at the Majestic, a 1995 documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew ; interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan ; two commentary tracks: one featuring film historian Arthur Knight, and the second featuring writer/cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling ; rare behind-the-scenes and publicity stills ; original trailer ; film restoration demonstration ; 1995 restoration trailer ; a reprint of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont's original fable, translated from the French ; notes by Francis Steegmuller from his landmark book, Cocteau: a biography ; a note about the film by Cocteau.

At head of title: Jean Cocteau.

"A Janus Films release."

In French with optional English subtitles.

Centre National de l'Audiovisuel, Luxembourg et Célia Films présentent ; André Paulvé présente ; dans un film de Jean Cocteau ; histoire, paroles et mise en scéne de Jean Cocteau ; d'aprés le conte de Mme. Leprince de Beaumont.

Jean Marais and Josette Day with Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Auclair, Raoul Marco and Marcel André.

"Once upon a time, in a world of magic and wonder, the true love of a beautiful girl may finally dispel the torment of a feral but gentle-hearted beast. Beauty And The Beast is a landmark feat of cinematic fantasy, in which master filmmaker Jean Cocteau conjures spectacular visions of enchantment, desire, and death that has never been equaled. The Criterion Collection proudly presents the original film version of the fairytale. Newly restored in a spectacular special edition."--Container.

Leprince de Beaumont, Madame (Jeanne-Marie), 1711-1780. Belle et la bête.

Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963.

Marais, Jean, 1913-1998.

Day, Josette, 1914-1972.

Glass, Philip. Belle et la bête.

Auric, Georges, 1899-1983.

Criterion Collection (Firm)

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