Jean Vigo's first film, "A Propos De Nice" (1930)-one of only three the innovative director ever made-is a droll and ironic documentary examining the contrasting affluent lives of beach visitors to the French resort city of Nice andthe impoverished residents of the town's slums. What initially starts as a travelogue eventually transforms into a subversive short film that presents a satirical look at tourism and aristocracy. Next, Vigo's "Zero De Conduite" (1933) is thecelebrated tale of two boys returning to a French boarding school after the holidays and rebelling against petty dictatorship. Jean Daste, Delphin star. Finally, Vigo's lyrical romance "L'Atlante" (1934), his final film before hisuntimely death, relates the simple love story between a barge captain (Jean Daste) and his young bride (Dita Parlo) who, after a troubled start, struggle through the loneliness of their separation. Co-stars Michel Simon, Gilles Margaritis. 112 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: French PCM mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; bonus footage; bonus short "Taris" (1931); featurettes; interviews; more. In French with English subtitles. Two-disc set.
Jean Vigo's first film, "A Propos De Nice" (1930)-one of only three the innovative director ever made-is a droll and ironic documentary examining the contrasting affluent lives of beach visitors to the French resort city of Nice andthe impoverished residents of the town's slums. What initially starts as a travelogue eventually transforms into a subversive short film that presents a satirical look at tourism and aristocracy. Next, Vigo's "Zero De Conduite" (1933) is thecelebrated tale of two boys returning to a French boarding school after the holidays and rebelling against petty dictatorship. Jean Daste, Delphin star. Finally, Vigo's lyrical romance "L'Atlante" (1934), his final film before hisuntimely death, relates the simple love story between a barge captain (Jean Daste) and his young bride (Dita Parlo) who, after a troubled start, struggle through the loneliness of their separation. Co-stars Michel Simon, Gilles Margaritis. 112 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: French PCM mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; bonus footage; bonus short "Taris" (1931); featurettes; interviews; more. In French with English subtitles. Two-disc set.
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