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Old 11-22-2002, 03:02 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Criterion posted the specs for the new disk on Wednesday. It also includes a new cover.
http://www.criterionco.com/asp/relea...ction=synopsis

"Breathtaking new high-definition digital transfer made from restored film elements

Original opera written for the film by renowned composer Philip Glass (Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi, Naqoyqatsi, Kundun), presented in Dolby Digital 5.1

Interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan

Two commentary tracks: one featuring film historian Arthur Knight (The Liveliest Art), and the other featuring writer/cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling (The Royal College of Art: 150 Years of Art and Design)

Rare behind-the-scenes and publicity stills

Original 1945 trailer narrated by Cocteau

Film restoration demonstration

1995 restoration trailer

A reprint of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont’s original fable translated from the French

Notes by Francis Steegmuller, from the definitive book Cocteau: A Biography

New and improved English subtitle translation

Optimal image quality: dual layer edition

More! "
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