(aka 'Clean-up" or "Clean Slate")
directed by
Bertrand Tavernier
An inspired rendering of Jim Thompson’s pulp novel Pop. 1280, Bertrand Tavernier’s Coup de torchon (Clean Slate) deftly transplants the story of an inept police chief- turned-heartless killer and his scrappy mistress from the American South to French West Africa. Featuring pitch-perfect performances by Philippe Noiret and Isabelle Huppert, this striking neo-noir straddles the line between violence and lyricism with dark humor and visual elegance.
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Theatrical Release: November 4th, 1981
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DVD Review: Criterion - Region 0 - NTSC
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| Distribution | Criterion Collection - Spine # 106 - Region 0 - NTSC | |
| Runtime | 2:00:28 | |
| Video | 1.75:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.50 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | French (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
| Subtitles | English, None | |
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Release Information:
Edition Details: • Exclusive
video interview with Bertrand Tavernier (46:56) • 6-page
liner notes with essay by Michael Dare |
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is a very solid anamorphic, progressive transfer from Criterion. Their
website claims this is original aspect ratio 1.66, but this DVD shows us
the film in 1.75. As was the intention of the film, it is very dark in
some sequences, colors are often muted, contrast and sharpness are
excellent. Subtitles are a little bold. Audio is original 2.0. The
Tavernier interview is excellent and a valued addition. This is a fairly
complex film and any substantial extras are of great help in
interpreting the films content - a commentary would have been a real
viable bonus feature. This is in the lower tier of pricing and well
worth it - a real deal from Criterion.
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