(aka 'The Valley' or 'The Valley (Obscured by Clouds)
directed by
Barbet Schroeder
France 1972
Lush, sensual, and aurally hypnotic, this renowned cult classic from Barbet Schroeder (Barfly, Reversal of Fortune, More, Maitresse) was shot by the legendary Nestor Almendros, and scored by Pink Floyd. Set in the rainforest of New Guinea, a restless diplomat's wife, played by Bulle Ogier (Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, Maitresse), goes in search of a rare bird's priceless feathers. In the process she meets up with a group of hippies seeking spiritual and sexual enlightenment. Together they are transformed when they encounter the indigenous Mapuga tribesman and the secret "valley of the gods.
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Theatrical Release: July 6th, 1972
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DVD Review: Home Vision - Region 1 - NTSC
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Runtime | 1:45:15 | |
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Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.3 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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Edition Details: • Liner
notes essay by Andrei Codrescu |
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Beautiful lavish
greens on this anamorphic DVD from HVE, but unfortunately it suffers from
some severe 'combing' in horizontal pans as it was not progressively
transferred (each frame individually). Bare extras especially
considering HVE/Criterion standards with nothing but some liner notes.
Original audio and excellent subtitles. An interesting film and probably
the best you may see it with English subtitles.
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