The transfer for this film looks quite good, with some minor flaws. Most probably the film was shot with low light, and that is never the best for the DVD format. Many of the dark scenes are brightened up for home viewing, resulting in some film grain, lack of definition and minor compression artifacts. This can be a hazard of European filmmaking - where filmmakers seem less willing to compromise by shooting everything to suit potential media... both now and in the future. I viewed it with a projector, but I'm sure that it's even better on a well lit state-of-the-art television display.

Both the DD 2.0 and the DD 5.1 sound are strong, and make full justice to the moody jazz score.

A pleasant surprise from Christophe Honoré, who has made a respectful homage to both Truffaut and the Nouvelle vague.