La verite / The Truth (1960) DVD9 and Blu-Ray Criterion Collection, download for free

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La verite / The Truth (1960) DVD9 and Blu-Ray Criterion Collection

by movieworld on March 24th, 2019 at 16:30

Beautiful, troubled Dominique Marceau (Brigitte Bardot) came to bohemian Paris to escape the suffocation of provincial life, only to wind up in a courtroom, accused of a terrible crime: the murder of her lover (Sami Frey).

The counsels duel relentlessly, elaborating explanations for why the pretty, idle and fickle girl killed the talented and ambitious conductor freshly graduated from the conservatory. Was it passion, vengeance, desperation, an accident? The acquaintances of Gilbert testify, as well as Dominique's former lovers, and her sister, Annie, the studious violin player engaged to Gilbert. The evidence they give progressively paints a more finely-shaded picture of the personalities of Dominique and Gilbert, and of their relationship, than the eloquent and convincing justifications of the counsels.

The timeline bounces from the witness box to flashbacks of the real events and back again, creating two narratives: the trial activity and the interpersonal drama that led to the homicide.

Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Cast: Brigitte Bardot, Paul Meurisse, Charles Vanel
Country: France, Italy
Genre: Drama

BD50, DVD9 | 1080p AVC, NTSC | 02:08:20 | 45.8 Gb + 7.40 Gb + 3% rec
Language: French
Subtitles: English

Extras:

• Brigitte Bardot - presented here is a segment from the French documentary Brigitte Bardot telle qu'elle in which the iconic actress recalls her struggle to have a private life in the early '60s, the role that the media played, and how her career evolved after La Verite. There is also a very interesting segment with Bardot's former confidant, Alain Carre, who betrayed her. The documentary was produced in 1982. In French, with optional English subtitles. (20 min, 1080i).

• Le Scandale Clouzot - this documentary takes a closer look at the life and legacy of Henri-Georges Clouzot. It was produced by French filmmaker Pierre-Henri Gilbert in 2017. In French, with optional English subtitles. (63 min, 1080p).

• Henri-Georges Clouzot - presented here is an archival interview with Henri-Georges Clouzot which was broadcast on French television on November 11, 1960. The director quickly addresses the production La Verite. In French, with optional English subtitles. (5 min, 1080p).