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ADDITION: Kino Blu-ray (July 2021): Kino have transferred Georges Lautner's Les seins de glace (aka "Icy Breasts") to Blu-ray. It is cited as being from a "4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative". In the commentary they discuss how the film's colors, common for this era of French films, is monochromatic - heavy whites and grays, it has limited primaries, heavier on pastels with certain reds becoming more prominent. So they sums up the film's look - kinda drab, but maybe a function of the era's production or intentionally and stylistically derived. There are few speckles only one segment of frame-specific damage that I noticed. So it is not glossy, dampened but consistent with visible grain.

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On their Blu-ray, Kino offer the option of DTS-HD Master 2.0 channel tracks (16-bit) in the original French and an an English language DUB. The DUB is weak and there is aggression in a few instances that have modest weight. The score is by Philippe Sarde (The Widow Couderc, Madame Rosa, The Tenant, Max and the Junkman, Tess, La Grande Bouffe, Quest For Fire) and shifts gears with the film sounding clean and supportive in the losslees. Kino offer optional English subtitles on their Region 'A' Blu-ray.

The Kino Blu-ray offers a new commentary by Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson. It is at their usual strong level; Howard gives an appreciative overview of Georges Lautner making an Alan J. Pakula comparison, they discuss this unique film that gives no obvious clues to the genre direction the plot is gravitating. It could easily be construed as a romantic comedy initially before moving to dark areas in the latter 2/3rds. They comment on the impressive 'point of view' shots later in the film and how we are kept in the dark about the characterizations. They reference The Road to Salina with links to Polanski and Giallo. It's great analysis. They also discuss the actors, their careers and other films made at this time. I strongly encourage purchasers to indulge in it. There is also reversible art and trailers - although none for Les seins de glace.     

Georges Lautner's Les seins de glace purposely disorients the viewer. It's refreshing structured in that sense. We don't really know much about what will transpire. I'll always remember Mireille Darc, for the backless dress she wore in The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe. She's enigmatic and deftly keeps you unbalanced. Both male leads have a protective nature towards her, with different intentions. It was very entertaining. I liked it far more than the usual critical response it received. The Kino Blu-ray has a very under-discussed, fascinating film and the edifying commentary that will enhance your appreciation. Strongly recommended!

Gary Tooze