The River
[Blu-Ray]

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The River (Blu-ray) Directed by Jean Renoir Jean Renoir's intoxicating first colour feature shot entirely on location in India is a lyrical adaptation of Rumer Godden's autobiographical coming-of-age tale of an adolescent girl living with her English family on the banks of West Bengal during the waning years of British colonial life. Exquisitely shot in luminous Technicolor by Renoir’s nephew Claude, The River is a visual tour de force and a glorious, meditative tribute to the sights and sounds of Indian culture. Perhaps, Renoir’s most symbolic and spiritual film, displaying great humanity and refreshing simplicity. The River received tremendous international acclaim and remains one of his most popular films. Extras * High Definition digital transfer from the restoration by the Film Foundation * 2-disc limited edition * Introduction to The River by Indian filmmaker Kumar Shahani * Around the River (2008, 60 mins): Arnaud Mandagaran's documentary about the making of The River * India Matri Bhumi (1959, 91 mins): several stories depicting the landscapes and fauna of India are mixed with documentary footage in acclaimed filmmaker Roberto Rossellini's rarely seen film * Around India with a Movie Camera (2018, 73 mins): with material drawn exclusively from the BFI National Archive, Around India explores not only the people and places of over 70 years ago, but asks us to engage with broader themes of a shared history, shifting perspectives in the lead up to Indian independence and the ghosts of the past * Villenour (French India: Territory of Pondicherry) (1914, 4 mins) * Manufacturing Ropes and Marine Cables at Howrah, Near Calcutta (1909, 8 mins) * Trailer * Image gallery * Reversible sleeve offering a choice of original posters * **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Illustrated booklet including new writing on the film as well as previously published archival material REVIEW The River is one of the most beautiful colour films ever made --Martin Scorsese The River is a masterpiece; a wholly Renoir film --Cahiers du cinema

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