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(aka "Les deux orphelines vampires" or "The Two Orphan Vampires" or "Two Orphan Vampires" or "2 Orphan Vampires" )
directed by Jean Rollin
France 19
Originally released in 1997, Two Orphan Vampires (Les Deux orphelines
vampires) finds Jean Rollin, the master of the fantastique, returning to the
vampire genre with which he had made his name. *** A pair of teenage girls, who are blind by day, but when the sun goes down, they roam the streets to quench their thirst for blood. |
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Theatrical Release: July 9th, 1997
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Review: Indicator - Region FREE - Blu-ray / 4K UHD
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Distribution | Indicator - Region FREE - Blu-ray | |
Runtime | 1:47:11.258 | |
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1. 66:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 46,612,097,995 bytesFeature: 33,427,565,952 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.88 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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LPCM Audio French
1152 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 1152 kbps / 24-bit Dolby Digital Audio English 112 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 112 kbps / DN -30dB |
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Subtitles | English, English (SDH), None | |
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Release Information: Studio: Indicator
1. 66:1 1080P Dual-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 46,612,097,995 bytesFeature: 33,427,565,952 bytes Video Bitrate: 34.88 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: • Audio commentary with critics and authors David Flint and Adrian J Smith (2023) • Memories of a Blue World (2023): updated documentary on the making of Two Orphan Vampires by Rollin’s personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette, featuring interviews with actor Isabelle Teboul, assistant director Jean-Noël Delamarre, composer Philippe D’Aram, and others (42:30) • Jean Rollin on ‘Two Orphan Vampires’ (2002): extensive, newly edited archival interview with the filmmaker exploring the themes of Two Orphan Vampires and his wider oeuvre (35:04) • Interview with Alexandra Pic (2002): newly edited archival interview with the actor (13:30) • Interview with Isabelle Teboul (2002): newly edited archival interview with the actor (11:01) • The Smoking Vampires (4:00) • Livres de sang (7:26) • Original theatrical trailer (2:03) • Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Patricia MacCormack, archival introduction by Jean Rollin, archival production report by Peter Blumenstock, archival interview with Brigitte Lahaie, an extract from Rollin’s source novel, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and full film credits
Transparent Keep case Chapters 12 |
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NOTE: There was a Redemption (Kino) Blu-ray of Two Orphan Vampires from 2012, HERE, that I don't own to compare. I can't find evidence but suspect this was shot on 16mm as the image is so heavy with luscious grain. (Michael Brooke says it was shot on 16mm.) I thought it looked very strong but dense with grain - and the 4K UHD shows that to a stronger degree. There are some blue tints representing the lighting as that is how the orphans reference:
Henriette: Our day for us is blue. Overall I was pleased with the 1080P and 2160P resolutions with authentic, unembellished colors that carry depth. The film is quite dark which I presume to be an accurate representation.
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On their
Blu-ray,
Indicator use liner
PCM 1.0 channel mono tracks offered in both original French and English
languages.
Two Orphan Vampires
has few overt aggressive sequences - much of the violence is simulated
(although blood is visible) - that come through with modest depth. The score by
Philippe D'Aram (Rollin's
The Living Dead Girl and
Fascination) and is, like the
film, a unique expression. sounding clean with consistent dialogue
in the lossless transfer.
Both
4K UHD and Blu-ray
are region FREE and offer English and English (SDH) subtitle options.
The Indicator
Blu-ray
Jean Rollin's Two Orphan Vampires (Les deux orphelines vampires) represented somewhat of a comeback for the director working from his own source novel. We have kindly Nuns - blind, attractive, teenage orphans with a twin-like rapport - there are familiar vampire tropes, Rollin's unique macabre playfulness with time and madness working without gauge, often blurring the line of good and evil. The two sexy vampires seeking sustenance at night hints at the subtext of 'erotica' present in most Rollin's films - without expanding on it (it surprisingly has less graphic nudity than most of his earlier works.) There are things I really liked about Two Orphan Vampires and others that were head-scratching... perhaps that is the point. Rollin is such a hard director to rate as each time you see one of his films a new surprise pops up. The Indicator 4K UHD and Blu-ray are at the usual atmospheric standard - perfect a/v and stacked with supplements including interviews, commentary and extensive book. Those versed in Rollin's deliberate pacing will want this in their digital library. |
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