| Description |
1 DVD (93 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mono |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| Series |
Janus films collection
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Janus films collection.
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| System Details |
DVD ; 1.33:1 aspect ratio. |
| Cast |
Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Aucliar, Raoul Marco, Marcel André. |
| Credits |
Photographer, Henri Alekan ; editor, Claude Ibera ; music, Georges Auric. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture by Lopert Films in 1946. |
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Based on the fairy tale by Mme. Leprince de Beaumont. |
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Released as part of the "Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films." |
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"...features a pristine digital transfer of the film in its original language, as well as English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing."--Criterion website. |
| Summary |
Tells the fable of the kindly beast and the self-sacrificing beauty whose love releases the prince in him. Contains such visual displays as tears that become real diamonds and walls that grow arms to light Beauty's path through the castle of the Beast. |
| Language |
In French with optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Self-sacrifice -- Drama.
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Self-sacrifice. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Monsters -- Drama.
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Monsters. |
| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963.
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Paulvé, André.
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Marais, Jean, 1913-1998.
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Day, Josette, 1914-1972.
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Leprince de Beaumont, Jeanne-Marie, 1711-1780.
Belle et la bête.
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Lopert Films.
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Centre national de l'audiovisuel (Luxembourg)
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Célia Films.
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Janus Films.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Beauty and the beast |
| Note |
Title from accompanying book : Essential art house |
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Title from container : 50 years of Janus Films |
| Added Title |
Fifty years of Janus Films |
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50 years of Janus Films.
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| ISBN |
$12.92 |
| Music No. |
BEA130 Janus Films |
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