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The Eric Rohmer Collection (1976-1987) [7 DVD5s] [PAL]

Posted By: mook45

Date: 17 Jun 2011 21:34:49

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This Arrow Films collection bring together 8 of Eric Rohmer's most influential films, including all 6 films from his Comedies and Proverbs series. Eric Rohmer is one of Europe's most celebrated and prolific directors whose subtle directional techniques have enchanted fans and admirers for generations.

The Marquise of 0 (Die Marquise 0) (1976, 102 mins)

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Set in 1799 whilst the Russian General Souvarof is invading Italy, this story centres around the beautiful, young widow the Marquise of O. Left alone as her father commands a zone in the thick of battle against the Russians, she is captured by a band of soldiers only to be rescued by a young Russian Count. Unconscious at the time of her attack, she has no recollection of events and only when she begins to experience strange feelings and sensations, does she realise that she could be carrying his child..

Disc Feature:
• Trailer (in 1:1.66) 3:59

The Aviator’s Wife (La Femme de L’Aviateur) (1981, 104 mins)

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François loves Anne. However, his nightshift job atthe post office means they rarely get to spendmuch time together. One day, he sees her leaving home with her ex, Christian, who had come to break up with her for good. Reeling from the news, Anne lets François fall prey to his jealous imagination. Obsessed with the idea that she may have cheated on him, François decides to stay up all night. As he wanders, desolate, through the streets of Paris, he comes across his rival sitting in a café with a blonde-haired woman. Intrigued, he follows them. A young woman catches on to what he’s up to and accosts him in an alley of the Buttes-Chaumont.

Disc Features:
• ERIC ROHMER ON LA FEMME DE L'AVIATEUR 00:10:14 (English subs)
• Trailer (in 1:1.66) 02.22

A Good Marriage (Le Beau Mariage) (1982, 97 mins)

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Sabine, a 25 year old arts student, is having an affair with a married man, Simon. When she realises that he will never leave his wife for her, Sabine decides to go out and find herself a husband. At a wedding party, her friend Clarisse introduces her to a 25 year old lawyer named Edmond. In an instant, Sabine decides that Edmond is the man she will marry, but he disappears before they have chance to speak properly together. Obsessed with the idea of marrying Edmond, Sabine repeatedly calls him, not realising that marriage is the last thing on Edmond’s mind…

Disc Features:
• Eric Rohmer on LE BEAU MARIAGE (7:55)
• Trailer (1:50)

Pauline at the Beach (Pauline a la Plage) (1983, 94 mins)

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Recently divorced, Marion decides to spend the end of summer in the family beach house on the Normandy coast. She takes her young cousin Pauline, who is delighted to prolong her holidays, along with her. At the beach, they meet up with Pierre, Marion’s ex-lover. He offers to teach them windsurfing and introduces them to Henri who invites them to his place. While at the local casino, Pierre confesses his love to Marion, but she is now attracted to Henri. Pauline meanwhile has met Sylvain…

Disc Features:
• Interview with Eric Rohmer (12:54) - subtitled in English
• Trailer (1:41)
• Radio 'chat' with Rohmer (audio only) English subtitles (6:31)

Full Moon in Paris (Les Nuits des Pleine Lune) (1984, 100 mins)

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Louise lives with Rémi in Marne-la-Vallée. He is an architect, she is an interior decorator. Their lives would be perfect if Rémi were less of a homebody, and if Louise were not such a night owl. Conscious of preserving her independence, Louise rents a pied-à-terre in Paris. Octave, her friend and confidant, is always ready to accompany her during her night prowls. One evening, beneath a full moon, and Octave's jealous, loving gaze, she succumbs to the charms of a sensual dancer. As day breaks she realises, however, that she would much rather be with Rémi.

Disc Features:
• Trailer (01:32)
• Eric Rohmer talks about his films (6:45) English subs.
• Audio interview with Eric Rohmer (55:49) The audio interview is translated to English (First there is a interviewer asking a question in English, then a translator translates it to French and Eric Rohmer answers the question in French, and the translator translates it back to English)

The Green Ray (Le Rayon Vert) (1986, 98 mins)

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Delphine's traveling companion cancels two weeks before her holiday, so Delphine, a Parisian secretary, is at loose end. She doesn't want to travel by herself, but has no boyfriend and seems unable to meet new people. A friend takes her to Cherbourg; after a few days there, the weepy and self-pitying Delphine goes back to Paris. She tries the Alps, but returns the same day. Next, it's the beach: once there, she chats with an outgoing Swede, a party girl, and a friendship seems to bud; then, suddenly, Delphine bolts, heading back to Paris. As she waits at the Biarritz train station, a young man catches her eye; perhaps a sunset and the sun's green ray await.

Disc Features:
• Eric Rohmer on "The Green Ray" (8:29)
• Widescreen Trailer

My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend (L’Ami de Mon Amie) (1987, 99 mins)

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Blanche has recently moved to Cergy-Pontoise to work at the town hall. During a lunch break she meets the vivacious and immediately likable Léa. Although she is not fond of sports, Léa agrees to go swimming with Blanche at the local pool. There they meet Alexandre, one of Léa's acquaintances, along with Adrienne, his current girlfriend. Blanche finds herself under the spell of the young engineer. The holidays arrive, Léa leaves while Blanche stays on. By chance, Blanche bumps into Alexandre in the street. She clumsily tries to make a pass at him. Soon she’s also bumping into Fabien, Léa’s boyfriend.

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