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(aka 'Loving Couples')
Directed by
Mai Zetterling
Sweden 1964
The Criterion Blu-ray of Loving Couples is reviewed HERE
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"One of the most ambitious debuts since CITIZEN KANE." —Kenneth Tynan, The
Observer "Stunning, frank, bold and beautiful... Has much of the moods of Bergman (and) a Fellini-like fascination." —World Journal Tribune "There is a degree of sexual openness about this picture that goes farther than most." —New York Post For her feature film directing debut, actress Mai Zetterling turned to Agnes von Krusenstjerna’s controversial masterpiece of Swedish feminist literature, The Misses von Pahlen, an intense and personal 7-part novel has been likened to the great works of D.H. Lawrence. As three pregnant women from different backgrounds wait to have their babies in a hospital in Stockholm at the outbreak of the Great War, they relive their childhood and youthful experiences via individual flashbacks. Drawing on the classic Ingmar Bergman style of Swedish filmmaking and collaborating with many of his favorite actors as well as the great cinematographer Sven Nykvist, Zetterling has produced a powerful fusion of personal emotional drama and a commentary on the role of women in a society in moral decline. |
Theatrical Release: December 21st, 1964
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DVD Review: New Yorker - Region 1 - NTSC
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| Distribution | New Yorker Video - Region 1 - NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:58:04 | |
| Video | 1.63:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 6.17 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | Swedish (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
| Subtitles | English, French, None | |
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Release Information:
Edition Details: • The
War Game (1962), Mai Zetterling¹s 15-minute short film (Best Short Film
winner at the Venice Film Festival) |
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The Criterion Blu-ray of Loving Couples is reviewed HERE
This disc marks
an notable improvement in NY'er quality. Like the recent "Punishment
Park" (also produced to digital by Oliver Groom) this
borders on an essential
film with a superb
transfer and substantial extra features. This is not far off Criterion
quality - 1.66 anamorphic, progressive, solid contrast and the inclusion
of Zetterling's 'The War Game' short adds a perfect touch. The
liner notes are a great read and very professionally done. I encourage
more of this output by NY'er and am anxious to see future collaborations
with Oliver Groom.
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