(aka "A Day in the Country")
France 1936
Based on Guy de Maupassant's story of the same name
"Une partie de campagne" is an unfinished film by Jean Renoir that has beautiful, romantic
imagery of a contemplative nature and is based on the human conditions of love,
emotion and frailty. The film was initially to be included as a two-part feature
film, but the funding was never obtained for the second half. What we have left
is a beautiful film unmarred by the economics of cinema and often stated as Renoir's
best-loved of his films. On a country picnic a young girl leaves her family and fiancé
for a while and succumbs to a brief romance. Renoir's sensuous tribute to the
countryside - and to the river - has seldom been surpassed.
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Of NOTE: The costumes were designed by Luchino Visconti (this being his first collaboration in film).
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Theatrical Release: May 8th, 1946 - France
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DVD Review: BFI Video - Region 2 - PAL
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| Distribution | BFI Video - Region 2 - PAL | |
| Runtime | 38:36 | |
| Video | 1.33:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 6.52 mb/s PAL 720x576 25.00 f/s |
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| Audio | French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono) | |
| Subtitles | English (non-removable) | |
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Edition Details:
• Commentary by Philip Kemp • Biography of Jean Renoir - 5 text screens • Discarded Takes - (32:21) • Screen test (8:41)
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BFI have gone to
some lengths with this DVD. It is a forgotten unfinished film by a
master director and many film buffs have never had the opportunity to
see it. The image quality is very good - only minute traces of dirt and
scratches. The sub-titles are, unfortunately, non-removable although
they are well done and clear. There is
a host of interesting Extras including a commentary and discarded
scenes. I would suspect that any true fans of Jean Renoir MUST obtain
this DVD. The sound is wonderful and clear and a big part of this
presentation. Big thanks to BFI for bringing this to DVD in such fine
quality.
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