(aka "A Good Marriage" or "The Well-Made Marriage")
France 1982
Headstrong Sabine (Beatrice Romand), who is working on her thesis in Art History, has tired of affairs with married men, such as Simon (Feodor Atkine). Playing cupid, her best friend Clarisse (Arielle Dombasle) introduces her lawyer cousin Edmond (Andre Dusollier) to Sabine. Encouraged by Clarisse, Sabine impetuously decides that she will marry Edmond and tells her mother (Thamila Megrah) and sister Lise (Sophie Renoir). When confronted by Sabine, Edmond is forced to explain why he is not ready for matrimony!
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Theatrical Release: May 19th, 1982 - France
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| Runtime | 1:34:20 (4% PAL speedup) | 1:35:09 (PAL ->NTSC ghosting) | 1:34:22 (4% PAL speedup) |
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| Audio | French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) | French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) |
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| Subtitles | None | English (non-removable) | English, and none |
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Release Information: Studio: G.C.T.H.V. Aspect Ratio: Edition Details:
• Eric Rohmer on LE BEAU MARIAGE (7:55)
• Extracts of interviews given
to France Culture
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Release Information: Studio: Fox Lorber Aspect Ratio: Edition Details:
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Release Date: June 15, 1999
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Release Information: Studio: Arrow Films Aspect Ratio: Edition Details:
• Eric Rohmer on LE BEAU MARIAGE (7:55)
• Trailer (1:50)
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ADDITION: (Gaumont captures) - The Arrow Films image looks like a direct port from the G.C.T.H.V. - with the inclusion of English subs. I think the G.C.T.H.V. may be slightly sharper. I do see some cropping in the Arrow Films now. Most of this is moot for many - as the G.C.T.H.V. has no English subs. Fox-Lorber have masked their PAL-NTSC "ghosting" very well in their early discs- it is apparent that their NTSC DVD has it, but it is exposed very minimally. Certainly I have seen worse examples. Regardless, the Arrow Films is far superior in every category, with better contrast and sharpness. The Fox has non-removable subs and pitiful Extras. The Arrow Films has a short of Rohmer discussing the film and a trailer. Go with the new Arrow Films ! I'm placing my order today ! |
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Recommended Reading in French Cinema (CLICK COVERS or TITLES for more information)
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The Films in My Life |
French Cinema: A Student's Guide by Philip Powrie, Keith Reader |
Agnes Varda by Alison Smith | Godard on Godard : Critical Writings by Jean-Luc Godard | Notes on the Cinematographer by Robert Bresson |
Robert Bresson (Cinematheque Ontario Monographs, No.
2) by James Quandt |
The Art of Cinema by Jean Cocteau |
French New Wave
by Jean Douchet, Robert Bonnono, Cedric Anger, Robert Bononno |
French Cinema: From Its Beginnings to the Present by Remi Fournier Lanzoni |
Truffaut: A Biography by Antoine do Baecque and Serge Toubiana |
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