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Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
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In order to escape her isolation, wheelchair-bound Christine makes a life changing journey to Lourdes, the iconic site of pilgrimage in the Pyrenees Mountains
Starring: Sylvie Testud, Léa Seydoux, Bruno Todeschini, Elina Löwensohn, Gilette BarbierForeign | 100% |
Drama | 83% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Partial German/Italian/English
English
25GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Winner of multiple awards at the Venice Film Festival, Austrian director Jessica Hausner's "Lourdes" (2009) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors Artificial Eye. The supplemental features on the disc include the film's original theatrical trailer and a video interview with actress Sylvie Testud. In French, with optional English subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
Pilgrims
Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Jessica Hausner's Lourdes arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of British distributors Artificial Eye.
Shot with the Red One Camera, Lourdes looks stunning on Blu-ray. Many of the long static shots look like digital photos - detail, sharpness, and clarity are outstanding, especially when there is plenty and evenly distributed light. The outdoor footage is also notably vibrant, boasting perfect contrast and crisp and lush colors (see screencaptures # 12 and 17). I did not notice any transfer specific anomalies. Compression, in particular, is very good and there isn't any distracting scaling flicker. All in all, Lourdes is easily one of the very best looking Blu-ray releases produced by Artificial Eye. (Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray disc. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location. For the record, there is no problematic PAL or 1080/50i content preceding the disc's main menu).
There is only one audio track on this Blu-ray disc: French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 For the record, Artificial Eye have provided optional English subtitles for the main feature.
Lourdes has a fairly modest sound design. Excluding the party at the end, the rest of the film is comprised of long sequences with basic dialog and the occasional random noises. Unsurprisingly, there is practically no serious movement in the rear channels. The dialog, however, is exceptionally crisp, stable, and very easy to follow. There are no distortions or audio dropouts to report in this review.
Note: The supplemental features on this disc are perfectly playable on North American Blu-ray players, including the PS3.
Jessica Hausner's Lourdes should appeal to both believers and non-believers. It is very well balanced, objective, and, most importantly, respectable to the subjects it addresses. British distributors Artificial Eye's presentation of the film is mighty impressive. Their release is Region-Free, but there is also a U.S. release, courtesy of Palisades Tartan. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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