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Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 5.0 | |
Overall | 5.0 |
Paris, April 13th 1970. Two theater groups each rehearse avant-garde adaptations of plays by Aeschylus. A young deaf-mute begs for change in cafés while playing the harmonica. A young woman seduces men in order to rob them. As a conspiracy develops, the protagonists stories start to intertwine...
Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Michael Lonsdale, Juliet Berto, Michele Moretti, Bernadette LafontForeign | 100% |
Drama | 86% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
French: LPCM Mono
English
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Thirteen-disc set (6 BDs, 7 DVDs)
DVD copy
Region free
Movie | 4.5 | |
Video | 5.0 | |
Audio | 5.0 | |
Extras | 4.5 | |
Overall | 5.0 |
Jacques Rivette's "Out 1" (1971) arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Carlotta Films U.S. The supplemental features include the film's edited theatrical version, "Out 1: Spectre", and Robert Fischer and Wilfried Reichart's brand new documentary film "The Mysteries of Paris". The release also arrives with an exclusive 120-page illustrated booklet featuring critical writings on the film, plot notes, technical information, and stills. In French, with optional English or French SDH subtitles for the main feature. Region-Free.
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Presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.37:1, encoded with MPEG-4 AVC and granted a 1080p transfer, Jacques Rivette's Out 1 arrives on Blu-ray courtesy of Carlotta Films. U.S.
The box set contains 6 Blu-ray discs and 7 DVDs. The complete version of Out 1 (12 hours and 55 minutes) is placed on four Blu-ray discs. The edited theatrical version, Out 1: Spectre (4 hours and 15 minutes), is placed on a single Blu-ray disc. Robert Fischer and Wilfred Reichart's documentary The Mysteries of Paris is also placed on a single Blu-ray disc. The main menu of each disc can be set in English or French. Therefore, I assume that the French release and the U.S. release of Out 1 are identical.
The film was restored in 2K by Technicolor, for Sunshine, with the financial support of CNC. The color grading was supervised by its cinematographer, Pierre-William Glenn.
Producers and Editorial Directors: Vincent Paul-Boncour, Robert Fischer.
Executive Producer and Editorial Manager: Fabien Braule.
Associate Producer: Celine Cleris.
I viewed the complete version of the film and thought that it looked absolutely spectacular. Depth and clarity are fantastic throughout the entire film and contrast levels remain stable. Obviously, because the film was shot on 16mm there are certain areas where density could fluctuate a bit, but these fluctuations are part of the film's original cinematography. (See some of the black-and-white footage). Grain is prominent, as it should be, and wonderfully resolved. There are absolutely no traces of problematic sharpening adjustments. The color scheme is beautiful. Colors appear wonderfully saturated, there are excellent nuances, and stability is fantastic. Image stability is excellent. Finally, the film looks incredibly healthy.
I also viewed the edited version of the film. Its basic technical characteristics are the same, but there are a couple of spots where I noticed some tiny skips. I don't know if there is an issue with my disc. An example can be seen at 01.06.30.
(Note: This is a Region-Free Blu-ray release. Therefore, you will be able to play it on your player regardless of your geographical location).
There is only one standard audio track on this Blu-ray release: French LPCM 1.0. Optional English and French SDH subtitles are provided for the main feature.
The film has a very distinctive organic sound design. Rather predictably, dynamic intensity is quite modest. However, depth, clarity, and balance are excellent. There are no pops, audio dropouts, or digital distortions to report in our review.
There is no other film quite like Jacques Rivette's Out 1. It is an incredibly ambitious experimental project that has to be seen to be believed. Carlotta Films U.S. is releasing on Blu-ray a brand new 2K restoration of the film which was supervised by its cinematographer, Pierre-William Glenn. It looks sensational and there is no doubt in my mind that people who have been trying to see the film during the years will be enormously pleased with it. Also included on this upcoming release is a wonderful new documentary film from Robert Fischer and Wilfried Reichart that features some outstanding new and archival interviews with Jacques Rivette and different cast and crew members. Brilliant release. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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