THE ESCAPEES | 4K UHD | Powerhouse Films
549.00 kr
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THE ESCAPEES | 4K UHD | Powerhouse Films
549.00 kr
FRENCH | ADVENTURE | DRAMA | HORROR
Cult horror from French director Jean Rollin. Sensationalism, surrealism and seduction prevail as two wayward young girls make their escape from an institution only to get picked up by a travelling dance troupe. The cast includes Laurence Dubas and Christiane Coppé.
| Year | 1981 |
| Certificate | Rated BBFC: 15 |
| Runtime | 95 mins |
| Director | Jean Rollin |
| Starring | Laurence Dubas, Christiane Coppé, Marianne Valiot, Patrick Perrot, Louise Dhour, Jean-Louis Fortuit, Jean Herel, Claude Leveque, Patricia Mercurol, Brigitte Lahaie, Celine Royce |
| Studio | Powerhouse Films |
| Edition | DigiPack 6,000 copies |
| Release Date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Country of Release | United Kingdom |
| Discs | 1 x 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc |
| Region | 4K Blu-ray: Region free |
| Video | Codec: HEVC / H.265 Resolution: Native 4K (2160p) HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Audio | French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit) |
| Language | French |
| Subtitles | English |
| Packaging | Slipbox DigiPack Booklet |
| Barcode | 5060697922943 |
Special Features
Indicator / Powerhouse Films Limited Edition 4K UHD (Region Free); new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films; 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); two presentations of the film: Les Échappées (Jean Rollin's original version) and Les Paumées du petit matin (alternative version with re-ordered scenes); presented in full-face clear Scanavo case with reversible sleeve; limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Lucas Balbo, archival writing on the film by Jean Rollin, an archival interview with the director, an archival interview with composer Philippe D'Aram, a tribute to Rollin by Nicolas Stanzick, and full film credits; limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units
Audio commentary with film expert Tim Lucas (2024)
One Day in Paris (2008, 30 mins), far-reaching interview with Rollin in which he discusses The Escapees and his other films
Quant à Louise (2024, 5 mins), regular Rollin collaborators Natalie Perrey and Jean-Pierre Bouyxou remember actress Louise Dhour
Monsieur Loup et la folie (2024, 9 mins), previously unseen interview with Jean-Loup Philippe
A Secret Room (2024, 35 mins), critical appreciation by author and musician Stephen Thrower
Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind-the-scenes photography
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