DIRECTED BY... ROMAN POLANSKI [IMPRINT LIMITED EDITION] [ALL REGIONS] (BLU-RAY)

Description: ***REGION A/B/C***BRAND NEW SEALEDThree thrilling films of seduction, betrayal and revengeDirected By… Roman Polanski (1992 – 1999) – Imprint Collection #362 – 3645-Disc Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox with booklet, packed with brand NEW Special Features – 1500 copies only.Infamous director Roman Polanski directed these three thrilling films of seduction, betrayal and revenge: Bitter Moon (1992), Death and the Maiden (1994), and The Ninth Gate (1999), packaged together in this 5-Disc Limited Edition Hardbox.Includes a bonus disc with 2008 feature-length documentary Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, plus an exclusive booklet with essays from film critic Sean Burns on Bitter Moon, Lindsey Romain (Nerdist, Bright Wall / Dark Room, Vulture) on The Death and the Maiden, and filmmaker Scout Tafoya on The Ninth Gate. _________________________________________Bitter Moon (1992) – Imprint Collection #362Hugh Grant stars alongside Peter Coyote, Emmanuelle Seigner and Kristin Scott Thomas in this shocking and steamy erotic thriller.British couple Fiona and Nigel Dobson encounter a beautiful French woman while sailing to Istanbul en route to India. When Nigel develops an irresistible infatuation with the woman, her paraplegic American husband Oscar tells him the story of their steamy love affair.Based on the French novel Lunes de fiel (Evil Angels) by Pascal Bruckner, featuring a score from Vangelis (Chariots Of Fire, Blade Runner).“Polanski directs it without compromise or apology… you could hear a pin drop.” – Roger EbertSpecial Features and Technical Specs: 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-rayNEW Audio Commentary by filmmaker Paul Anthony Nelson & film critic Emma Westwood (2024)NEW Sailing with a Siren – interview with actress Emmanuelle Seigner (2024)Theatrical TrailerAudio English LPCM 2.0 StereoOriginal Aspect Ratio 1.85:1Optional English HOH Subtitles_________________________________________Death and the Maiden (1994) – Imprint Collection # 363Based on the stage play by Ariel Dorfman, this critically acclaimed mystery stars Sigourney Weaver on a quest for revenge.Fifteen years ago, Paulina Escobar had her life shattered when she was taken prisoner and tortured by a sadistic doctor. Now, through a chance encounter, she may have found the man responsible for her nightmares… and tonight he’s going to pay. But how far will she go to get even?Special Features and Technical Specs: 1080p high-definition presentation on Blu-rayNEW Audio Commentary by film scholar Josh Nelson (2024)NEW Justice or Revenge – interview with writer / professor Ariel Dorfman, writer of ‘Death and the Maiden’ (2024)Behind-the-Scenes footageTheatrical TrailerAudio English LPCM 2.0 StereoAspect Ratio 1.85:1Optional English HOH Subtitles_________________________________________The Ninth Gate (1999) – Imprint Collection #364Loosely based on Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s novel The Club Dumas, this cult neo-noir thriller stars Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Frank Langella, and James Russo.A rare book dealer who specialises in books on Satanism is hired to recover a 17th-century text with cryptic illustrations supposedly contributed by Lucifer himself. His investigation takes him to Europe, where bizarre deaths inspired by the book’s morbid illustrations befall all those who come into contact with it… except himself.Special Features and Technical Specs:Disc One:1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-rayNEW Audio Commentary by author Troy Howarth and Mondo Digital’s Nathaniel Thompson (2024)NEW Audio Commentary by author Dr. David Huckvale (2024)Audio Commentary by director Roman Polanski (1999)NEW The Devil Is a Woman: Female Representation of Satan in Cinema — video essay by film critic Sally Christie (2024)Theatrical TrailerTeaser TrailerAudio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 StereoOriginal Aspect Ratio 2.35:1Optional English HOH SubtitlesDisc Two:NEW Dancing with the Devil — interview with actress Emmanuelle Seigner (2024)NEW A Page-Turning Perfectionism — interview with actor James Russo (2024)NEW Encyclopaedia Satanica — interview feature with writer Gary Lachman, author & historian Mitch Horowitz, and occult historian & collector Brandon Hodge (2024)NEW Occult Classics — analysis of the film and score with Dr. David Huckvale (2024)NEW Lucifer’s Version — slideshow of illustrations from the novel El Club Dumas with commentary by Dr. David Huckvale (2024)Inside Roman Polanski — archival featurettePromotional Interviews Making Of – archival featuretteSatanic Drawings – art gallery_________________________________________Bonus Disc: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) – Feature-Length DocumentaryThis documentary from director Marina Zenovich examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski’s sudden flight from the United States.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-rayAudio Commentary with director Marina Zenovich and editor Joe BiniDeleted scenesBonus Interviews“Friends and Colleagues Talk About Polanski” Interview feature“Writers on Polanski” Interview feature“Will He Ever Come Back?” Interview featureAudio English 5.1 Surround + 2.0 StereoOriginal Aspect Ratio 1.78:1Optional English HOH Subtitles

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