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ADDITION: BFI Blu-ray (September 2020): BFI have transferred Tony Richardson's Mademoiselle to Blu-ray. It is on a dual-layered disc with a very high bitrate. Aside from some minor anomalies reflecting the source. The 2.35:1 framed image quality is very appealing with rich grain. There may be a few instances of minor warping at the end of scenes but I only noticed it a couple of times. There are sequences of impressive contrast and depth fully supporting the unique mise-en-scène via the 1080P.

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On their Blu-ray, BFI use a linear PCM dual-mono track (24-bit) in the English language - with some Italian and Latin (with some English DUB'ing.) The, often low and sparse, soundstage is discussed in the Martin commentary - punctuated by occasional loud noises (trees being felled etc.) and that there is no score (minor 'live' singing) although incorrectly credited to Antoine Duhamel. This was intentional by the filmmakers. It is authentically flat and clear in the uncompressed transfer.  BFI offer optional English subtitles on their Region 'B'-locked Blu-ray.

The BFI Blu-ray offers a new audio commentary by Adrian Martin. He discusses how Marguerite Duras' writing credit is inaccurate, Genet's direct poetic imagery, phallic and other symbols, Mademoiselle being made as a parametric film (no camera movement - all shots static, no music score, although incredible sound design - post produced noises and DUB'ing, limited traditional conventional camera expression etc.), the themes of 'repression' and 'betrayal', and he relates an interesting story of Jean Genet exiting the production after being insulted when Richardson called him punctual / professional.... and there is much more. Not surprising at all from Adrian Martin - it's a fabulous commentary. There is also 36-minutes of Keith Skinner: Remembering Mademoiselle where the actor and historian discusses his work on Mademoiselle. Doll's Eye is a rare and never before released BFI Production Board film directed by Jan Worth that examines contradictory male attitudes to women as they affect a researcher, a prostitute and a switchboard operator. It was made in 1982 and runs 1 1/4 hours. There is an image gallery and theatrical trailer. For the first pressing an illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by Jon Dear and Neil Young. Also includes writing on Jean Genet by Jane Giles and an essay by Jan Worth on Doll's Eye is included. The package has a second disc PAL DVD.

Tony Richardson's Mademoiselle is a fascinating film. It's dark - with evil, sociopathic, acts by the lead - yet beautifully formulated visually, expressing extensive symbology (phallic snake, fire, water etc.). The curious barren audio with its intentional empty pauses maintains wonder. It is presented in a hypnotic manner that I found hard to deny. I loved Mademoiselle - evoking Pasolini, Losey or, as Martin suggests, King Vidor's Beyond the Forest (with Bette Davis' enigmatic dominating character) - and being so compelling and unique for Richardson in terms of construction. This is a frequently misunderstood film (cited as art film, a sexual thriller, or subtle horror) that I was so pleased to enjoy on the BFI Blu-ray. The Adrian Martin commentary is one of my favorite of the year. I rate this a 'must-own'.

NOTE: Although a Tony Richardson + Woodfall Film Production, from the 60s', it was not part of BFI's Woodfall: A Revolution in British Cinema (9-disc Blu-ray box set) released in 2018.

Gary Tooze