Australian label Imprint Films has provided a promotional trailer for its upcoming Blu-ray release of Man Bites Dog (1992), starring Benoît Poelvoorde, Jacqueline Poelvoorde-Pappaert, Nelly Pappaert, Hector Pappaert, and Jenny Drye. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on March 26.
Description: This cult classic Belgian crime mockumentary blends comedy and gritty, graphic realism, and is regarded as the inspiration for Quentin Tarantino's Natural Born Killers.
A film crew follows a ruthless thief and heartless killer as he goes about his daily routine. But complications set in when the film crew lose their objectivity and begin lending a hand.
This controversial film was written, produced and directed by student filmmakers Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel and Benoît Poelvoorde, and shot on Black & White 16mm film on a shoestring budget. They received acclaim from several film festivals including Cannes and Toronto, leaving a lasting legacy among critics and fans.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
FULLY UNCUT VERSION OF THE FILM
NEW Man with a Movie Camera: the found footage legacy of Man Bites Dog – featurette on the influence of Man Bites Dog, featuring interviews with Kōji Shiraishi, Dean Alioto, Stephen Volk & more
NEW Audio Commentary by film historian Samm Deighan
Deleted and Alternate Scenes
No C4 for Daniel-Daniel AKA Pas De C4 Pour Daniel-Daniel – short film