Diva (Restored Edition) (Blu-ray)
Director Jean-Jacques Beineix (Betty Blue) launched the Cinéma du look movement with this stylish cult thriller that remains as innovative today as when it premiered in 1981. Jules (Frédéric Andréi), a young postal carrier, illegally tapes a concert of a reclusive opera singer (American soprano Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez). Jules’ attempts to woo the diva are interrupted when Taiwanese bootleggers come after the recording. His problems worsen when a prostitute slips another tape, one that incriminates a police chief, into his bag. Now, Jules must escape the police chief, the cop’s henchmen and the bootleggers to keep both precious tapes safe—and to stay alive. Featuring a celebrated chase through the Paris Metro and an early appearance by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amélie) favorite Dominique Pinon, Diva earned César Awards for Beineix, Vladimir Cosma’s (Le Bal) sumptuous music and Philippe Rousselot’s (Henry & June) eye-popping cinematography.
- Brand New 4K Restoration
- Audio Commentary by Film Critic and Author Simon Abrams
- Scene Specific Audio Commentary by Director Jean-Jacques Beineix
- Introduction by Professor Phil Powrie (Author of JEAN-JACQUES BEINEIX) and Eric Grinda (6:20)
- Interview with Composer Vladimir Cosma (10:47)
- Interview with Casting Director Dominique Besnehard (7:20)
- Interview with Star Frédéric Andréi (5:46)
- Interview with Actors Anny Romand and Dominique Pinon (12:02)
- Interview with Actor Richard Bohringer (6:53)
- HOLDING GROUND with Director Jean-Jacques Beineix (11:00)
- IN THE CAFÉ with Director Jean-Jacques Beineix (8:30)
- Interview with Cinematographer Philippe Rousselot (6:04)
- Interview with Set Designer Hilton McConnico (6:50)
- Theatrical Trailer
- Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
- In French with Optional English Subtitles
- Jean-Jacques Beineix - Director
- Frédéric Andréi - Actor
- Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez - Actor
- Dominique Pinon - Actor
- Anny Romand - Actor
- Richard Bohringer - Actor
- Thuy An Luu - Actor
- Jacques Fabbri - Actor
- Gérard Darmon - Actor
Reviews
The novel touches, bizarre chases and plot twists, breathtaking camerawork by Philippe Rousselot and tension-filled editing, make Diva a superior piece of entertainment.
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