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News posted 23 July 2008, 11:42 AM
Bruno Dumont's debut film - out now!
The latest film to be released in the Masters of Cinema Series is Bruno Dumont’s riveting debut feature film La vie de Jésus. Deserving winner of the prestigious BFI Sutherland Trophy, Camera D’or at Cannes, Prix Jean Vigo, and European Discovery of the Year at the European Film Awards in 1997.
It’s in the shops now (release date was Monday 21st July) and this special edition features a great new anamorphic (2.35:1 ‘scope) transfer, the original French trailer, freshly translated optional English subtitles, and a full-colour 40-page booklet featuring contributions from Bruno Dumont himself.
Although the film is over ten years old, this is the first UK release on home video (VHS or DVD) — and it is long overdue. If you’re a fan of Kubrick, Bresson, Bergman, Pasolini, Rossellini and lament their passing age of great filmmaking, discover Bruno Dumont — one of their heirs!
This week we have a new theatrical release at the ICA in London, and then branching out around the country, it’s Johnnie To and Wai Ka Fai’s latest — Mad Detective. It will find its way into the MoC Series in October on both DVD and Blu-ray (it will be our first Blu-ray release, and it’s looking absolutely glorious in 1080p). Copious extras to be announced shortly… meanwhile, here’s our special microsite with trailer, photos, and more…
