Discover "The Other French New Wave Vol. 1", a captivating Blu-ray collection featuring three trailblazing classics from the dawn of Quebec's Cinematic Revolution. This volume showcases pivotal works including "The Cat in the Bag" (1964), an experimental feature with a jazz legend John Coltrane score; "The Merry World of Leopold Z" (1965), a whimsical holiday tale; and "YUL 871" (1966), an artfully directed, deceptively breezy convergence of cultures. Each film is presented in its original black and white, preserving the artistic integrity of these significant works.
This special edition Blu-ray set is packed with compelling features for film enthusiasts. Enjoy scanned and restored 2K from 35mm interpositives, along with a wealth of short films: "The Rink" (1962), "Percé on the Rocks" (1964), "The Big Swim" (1964), "Very Nice, Very Nice" (1961), and "Christmas Cracker" (1969). The set also includes alternate English audio tracks for "Leopold Z", "YUL 871", and "Percé on the Rocks", plus alternate English opening and closing credits. A reversible cover artwork and SDH subtitles for all nine films enhance this must-have collection for fans of French cinema and historical film preservation.