Stream Andrzej Zulawski’s La Femme Publique Online
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Stream Andrzej Zulawski’s La Femme Publique Online.
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Wow! The transfer of this film is wonderful! Prior to last night I’d only seen LFP on a shadowy Canadian vhs rental and an equally shadowy (visually - the myth is another matter) Asian dvd release - both sans subtitles. Even with inky shadows and soupy colors I was so taken with this film - the tale, the direction and the performances that I signed up for this release the day I got the Amazon ogle! Now, finally seeing LFP as it was originally intended, I am amazed at how powerful the overall impact of the film is intensified - and LFP is handsome high voltage even in half-light!
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Previous reviewers have laid out the storyline, so I’ll omit a synopsis of Ethel’s swagger to her substantial atomize as an actress. Suffice it to say, Zulawski is a master at taking what is essentially an over-the-top fable, setting it in a specific historical context, and then making it chillingly dependable.
As to the extras, the essays and transcribed 1984 interviews (what tipped me to the premium ed) are inviting and well worth the extra cost. Bewitching to project on where many of the principals are now compared to their comments made almost 25 years ago.
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Zulawski’s commentary and on-camera interview give the viewer a study into his attitudes and philosophy of film direction as well as specifics about making the film and creating an adapted screenplay. Titillating for film buffs; invaluable to screenwriters. The soundtrack is a stand alone bonus I didn’t put a question to to savor this remarkable. Now it’s on my favorites play list.
There is no fluff here. The Premium Edition is crammed with sizable stuff not the least of which is a amazing transfer of a truly spicy film.
Way to go Mondo Vision… so what’s next?
La Femme Publique (The Public Woman) (1984) is the myth of aspiring young actress Ethel (played by the exquisite and versatile Valérie Kaprisky), who by accepting a role in a film based on Dostoyevsky’s ‘The Possessed’, directed by controversial Czech filmmaker Lucas Kessling (played with cool icy and raving madness by Francis Huster) is sucked into a world of manipulation, political conspiracy and confusion.
There are many subplots in this film and the line between reality and acting is blurred for both Ethel and the viewer, but this doesn’t detract from the beautifully calm shots, visual style and colors or the film itself.
This was the first film I’ve viewed by Polish director Andrzej Zulawski and it has left me impressed. I’ll definitely be seeking out more films by him.
Video/Audio:
The Hi-Def Anamorphic film transfer (popular by Zulawski) retains the film’s modern 1.66:1 ratio and was undertaken by gifted UK videophile David Mackenzie (http://www.lyris-lite.net/) and it is a visual feast - tidy, vibrant, film-like (grain!) and overall - fabulous. The audio is crisp and well-balanced.
Supplements:
Commentary with Zulawski
An moving interview with the director where he talks about, among other things, co-writing the film with the Dominique Garnier, author of the current unusual.
Trailer
Image gallery
Package:
Here’s the other state (besides the film transfer) where this DVD really shines. The Premium Collector’s Edition packaging is absolutely glorious. It is murky box with red holo-foil stamping, stout artwork, 10 B&W photo reproductions (with their believe envelope), a Certificate of Authenticity (ltd. to 2000), a CD soundtrack (track list is included) remastered by composer Alain Wisniak (I am a immense fan of DVD sets that include this) AND a glossy 48-page booklet featuring an essay by Daniel Bird (who moderates the DVD’s Commentary) and interviews with the director and cast members from 1984. Best of all the whole package fits on your DVD shelf next to all your other standard clam shell cases (it’s only slightly larger overall) .
Final Thoughts:
This is a perfect film for fans of unconventional/drama/art house/indie/foreign flicks. Thank you Mondo Vision, this DVD status gives Criterion a rush for their money. Here’s hoping for more quality packages from this company. I only wish more films were treated this well.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
****/***** for this erotically charged drama
*****/***** for the Premium Collector’s Edition DVD by Mondo Vision
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