Independent British distributors Artificial Eye have informed us that they are planning to add a number of exciting titles to their Blu-ray catalog. Amongst them are Claire Denis'
Bastards (2013), Leos Carax's
Boy Meets Girl (1984) and
Mauvais Sang (1986), and Asghar Farhadi's
The Past (2013).
Below is the complete list with the titles Artificial Eye are currently prepping for Blu-ray. (Additional titles are expected to be confirmed soon).
RELEASE SCHEDULE:
14th April 2014
Bastards - Released on Blu-ray & DVD
5th May 2014
Nymphomaniac Vol I & Vol II - Released on 2 Disc BR set & 2 Disc DVD set
The Lars Von Trier Collection - Released on 5 Disc BR set & 5 Disc DVD set
- Nymphomaniac Vol I
- Nymphomaniac Vol II
- Melancholia
- Antichrist
- Breaking The Waves
19th May 2014
The Night is Young - Released on Blu-ray & DVD
Boy Meets Girl - Released on Blu-ray & DVD
The Leos Carax Collection - Released on 3 Disc BR set & 3 Disc DVD set
- The Night is Young
- Boy Meets Girl
- Holy Motors
9th June 2014
The Past - Released on Blu-ray and DVD
23rd June 2014
Exhibition - Released on Blu-ray and DVD
SYNOPSES:
Bastards (2013). A man commits suicide, leaving his affairs in chaos and wife in a state of distress. She contacts her brother, who gives up his job as a merchant sea captain to investigate what happened. But, the truth may be something that no one ever wants revealed. Featuring new music by the Thundersticks. Directed by Claire Denish, and starring Vincent Lindon, Chiara Mastroianni, and Julie Bataille.
Nymphomaniac Vol I & Vol II (2013). NYMPHOMANIAC is the wild and poetic story of a woman's erotic journey from birth to the age of 50 as told by the main character, the self-diagnosed nymphomaniac, Joe. On a cold winter's evening the old, charming bachelor, Seligman, finds Joe beaten up in an alleyway. He brings her home to his flat where he tends to her wounds while asking her about her life. He listens intently as Joe over the next 8 chapters recounts the lushly branched-out and multi faceted story of her life, rich in associations and interjecting incidents. Directed by Lars von Trier, and starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Stellan Skarsgård, Stacy Martin, Christian Slater, Willem Dafoe, and Uma Thurman.
Melancholia (2011). Cannes Palme d'Or winning director Lars von Trier assembles a glittering Hollywood cast in this beautifully shot apocalyptic disaster movie. As Justine arrives for her wedding reception in her sister's mansion home, her big day resurfaces a battle against her own inner demons. Whilst at the same time Earth is threatened by an imminent collision with Planet Melancholia – whose presence becomes increasingly ominous as the film moves towards its truly spectacular finale. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Kiefer Sutherland.
Antichrist (2009). Lars von Trier's controversial exploration of depression, guilt and sexuality stars Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg as a couple grieving the death of their young son. The mother is initially admitted to hospital following the incident, but her husband - a therapist - insists on taking her to their remote forest cabin, 'Eden', and looking after her himself. Presented in four chapters with a prologue and epilogue, the film charts the often violent and disturbing course of the couple's anguish as they immerse themselves in nature and act out their deep suffering in a sequence of increasingly bizarre and brutal rituals.
Breaking the Waves (1996). In 1970's Scotland, young Bess meets and falls in love with oil rig worker Jan. Despite opposition they marry, and when Jan returns to the rigs Bess counts the days until his return. After Jan is paralysed in an accident, he urges Bess to take a lover and relate their sexual acts to him. The soundtrack includes music by David Bowie and T-Rex. Starring Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, and Jean-Marc Barr.
Mauvais Sang a.k.a
The Night is Young (also known as
Bad Blood) (1986). Leos Carax's (
Pola X, Lovers on the Bridge) second film confirmed his status as one of the most talented young French filmmakers of his generation. Set a few years before the 21st century,
Mauvais Sang tells the story of Alex, the teen-age son of a murdered criminal who is enlisted by two former associates of his father to steal a valuable serum for an AIDS-like disease. Alex's mission becomes complicated when he begins to fall in love with one of the associates' young mistress and he becomes involved in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a rival gang woman known only as "The American". Starring Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Julie Delpy, and Michel Piccoli.
Boy Meets Girl (1984). Leos Carax's brilliant feature debut follows the relationship of an aspiring filmmaker, who has just been left by his lover and a suicidal young woman, who is also reeling from a failed romance. He becomes obsessed with her from the first time he hears her voice over an apartment intercom. Eventually, they meet in person and embark on an affair that has disastrous consequences. Visually reminiscent of early French New Wave films, and beautifully shot in black and white by Jean-Yves Escoffier (
Nurse Betty, Good Will Hunting), the film features some of the most striking night scenes of Paris. Starring Denis Lavant, Mireille Perrier, and Carroll Brooks.
Holy Motors (2012). Monsieur Oscar is a man of many identities. Driven around Paris by his chauffeur, Celine, he makes use of an elaborate dressing room in his limousine to assume the appearance and identity of a number of different figures. At various points throughout the day Oscar is a businessman, a beggar, an assassin, a father and an old woman, venturing out into the world to engage with others in each role and embarking on bizarre adventures that include kidnapping a beautiful model, Kay. What is at the root of Oscar's extraordinary behavior? Starring Denis Lavant, Edith Scob, Eva Mendes, and Kylie Minogue.
The Past (2013). After four years of separation, Ahmad arrives in Paris from Teheran. He has been asked to come by Marie, his French wife, so that they can proceed with their divorce. During his brief stay in the city, Ahmad witnesses the conflictual relationship between Marie and daughter Lucie. His efforts to make the relationship better will reveal a past secret. Winner of Best Actress Award and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the Cannes Film Festival. Also selected to represent Iran at the 86th Academy Awards. Directed by Asghar Farhadi, and starring Bérénice Bejo (
The Artist), Tahar Rahim (
A Prophet), and Ali Mosaffa (
Leila).
Exhibition (2013).
Exhibition is the third feature by Joanna Hogg, the acclaimed British writer-director who made her name with
Unrelated in 2007, and went on to refine her craft in 2010's
Archipelago. An intimate examination of a contemporary artist couple, whose living and working patterns are threatened by the imminent sale of their home. Starring Viv Albertine, Liam Gillick, Tom Hiddleston, and Harry Kershaw.