Director Jacques Rivette’s hypnotic and surreal drama, based in part on the writings of Henry James, follows flamboyant nightclub magician Céline (Juliet Berto) and withdrawn librarian Julie (Dominique Labourier) on a strange visit to a country mansion, where they relive--and try to comprehend--the mystery of two women vying for the affections of a widower with an invalid daughter. With Bulle Ogier, Marie-France Pisier, Barbet Schroeder. 193 min. Widescreenl; Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; bonus documentary "Jacques Rivette: Le Veilleur" (1994); featurettes. Two-disc set. In French with English subtitles.
Director Jacques Rivette’s hypnotic and surreal drama, based in part on the writings of Henry James, follows flamboyant nightclub magician Céline (Juliet Berto) and withdrawn librarian Julie (Dominique Labourier) on a strange visit to a country mansion, where they relive--and try to comprehend--the mystery of two women vying for the affections of a widower with an invalid daughter. With Bulle Ogier, Marie-France Pisier, Barbet Schroeder. 193 min. Widescreenl; Soundtrack: French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; bonus documentary "Jacques Rivette: Le Veilleur" (1994); featurettes. Two-disc set. In French with English subtitles.
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