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Edition: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Restored Limited Edition)
Genre: World Cinema
Region Code: Region A,B,C
Certificate: 18
Label: Radiance Films
Actors: Léa Drucker, Adrien de Van, Marc Rioufol, Marina de Van, Thibault de Montalembert, Bernard Alane, François Lamotte, Alain Rimoux, Dominique Reymond, Laurent Lucas
Director: Marina de Van
Number of Discs: 2
Duration: 95 minutes
Audio Languages: French
Subtitle Languages: English
One night at a house party, Parisian marketing professional Esther (Marina de Van) hurts her leg on some industrial supplies. Alone when it happens, she doesn't even realise she has been hurt: the lack of pain fascinates her. While her life starts to take shape - an exciting promotion at work and new plans with boyfriend Vincent (Laurent Lucas) - Esther becomes obsessed with thoughts of self-mutilation. A nuanced body horror filled with eye-catching and innovative set pieces, writer-director Marina de Van's landmark debut feature formed part of the New French Extremity movement and would go on to influence the likes of Julia Ducournau (Raw, Titane) and Coralie Fargeat (The Substance).
Special Features: Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Marina de Van., Image Gallery, Interviews: Marina de Van (writer/director/actor); Pierre Barougier (cinematographer); Marc Adjadj (acting coach); Manuela Lazic (critic)., Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow; Visual essay by Valeria Villegas Lindvall; Two short student films by Marina de Van: 'Bien sous tous rapports' (1996); 'Retention' (1997)., Trailers
