Les visiteurs du soir
(DVD)
Contributors
Carné, Marcel, director.
Paulvé, André, producer.
Prévert, Jacques, 1900-1977, screenwriter.
Laroche, Pierre, 1902-1962, screenwriter.
Hubert, Roger, 1903-1964, director of photography.
Paulvé, André, producer.
Prévert, Jacques, 1900-1977, screenwriter.
Laroche, Pierre, 1902-1962, screenwriter.
Hubert, Roger, 1903-1964, director of photography.
Published
[New York] : Criterion Collection :, [2012].
Format
DVD
Edition
DVD special ed.
ISBN
9781604656343, 1604656344
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([18] pages : illustrations ; 19 cm).
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters Library - Adult Video | DVD FOREIGN VIS | In |
| Millhopper Branch - Adult Video | DVD FOREIGN VIS | Reshelving |
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Published
[New York] : Criterion Collection :, [2012].
Edition
DVD special ed.
Language
French
ISBN
9781604656343, 1604656344
UPC
715515099011
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1942.
General Note
Special features: "The making of 'Les visiteurs du soir'" featurette; trailer; booklet with "Love in the ruins" essay by Michael Atkinson.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographer, Roger Hubert ; editor, Henri Rust ; music, Maurice Thiriet ; musical director, Charles Münch ; production design and costumes by Georges Wakevitch.
Participants/Performers
Arletty, Marie Déa, Fernand Ledoux, Alain Cuny, Pierre Labry, Jean d'Yd, Roger Blin, Gabriel Gabrio, Marcel Herrand, Jules Berry.
Description
Set in the 15th century, two strangers dressed as minstrels arrive at a castle in advance of court festivities, and it is revealed that they are actually emissaries of the devil himself, dispatched to spread heartbreak and suffering. Their plans, however, are thwarted by an unexpected intrusion: human love. Often interpreted as an allegory for the Nazi occupation of France, during which it was made.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD; region 1, NTSC; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; mono.
Language
French dialogue with optional English subtitles.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Carné, M., Paulvé, A., Prévert, J., Laroche, P., Hubert, R., Rust, H., Thiriet, M., Munch, C., Wakhevitch, G., Arletty, 1., Déa, M., Ledoux, F., Cuny, A., Labry, P., Yd, J. d., Blin, R., Gabrio, G., Herrand, M., & Berry, J. (2012). Les visiteurs du soir (DVD special ed.). Criterion Collection :.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Marcel, Carné et al.. 2012. Les Visiteurs Du Soir. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Marcel, Carné et al.. Les Visiteurs Du Soir Criterion Collection, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Carné, Marcel,, et al. Les Visiteurs Du Soir DVD special ed., Criterion Collection :, 2012.
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