The Conformist

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION


At the peak of his creative powers the 29 year old Bernardo Bertolucci, eschewed the influence of mentor, Jean-Luc Godard and partnered up with Vittorio Storaro and developed his own style for one of the most visually dazzling and intriguing films of all time.

Told in a non linear structure that would go on to influence ) The Godfather Part II (not the only influence on Coppola s film), the story begins in Rome, 1938. Marcello (Jean-Louis Trintignant) is a young fascist who takes on the job of assassinating his former professor who has fled to Paris. With his girlfriend (Stefania Sandrelli) in tow he meets the professor and his young wife (Dominique Sanda) when complications arise.

A thriller as well as study of Italian politics and psychological character, Bertolucci s Oscar nominated adaptation of Alberto Moravia s novel (an adaptation Moravia greatly admired) has gone on to influence filmmakers such as Paul Schrader, Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann and remains one of the great triumphs of world cinema.

Special Features:

* HD restoration supervised by Director of Photography Vittorio Storaro in the original 1.66:1 aspect ratio
* Original Mono 2.0 Audio
* Audio commentary with Italian cinema expert David Forgacs
* Feature length documentary Bernardo Bertolucci: Reflections on Cinema directed by Sandro Lai on Bertolucci s career with on-set archive material and interviews.
* Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork



REVIEW
A dazzlingly accomplished film about film-making --The Guardian

One of the most referenced and extraordinary films in cinema history --Little White Lies

One of the truly great films of the 1970s that shouldn't be missed --BBC Movies

Actors: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli, Gastone Moschin

Audio Languages: Italian

Duration: 112 minutes

Number of Discs: 1

Subtitle Languages: English

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