Les dames du Bois de Boulogne

Author

Robert Bresson

Call Number

• DVD FOREIGN (CEN)

Languages

In French, with optional English subtitles.

Performers

Maria Casarès, Paul Bernard, Elina Labourdette, Lucienne Bogaert, Jean Marchat.

Publication Information

[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, [2003]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (85 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded sheet (ill. ; 19 cm.)

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

Realizing that her lover Jean is losing interest in her, a society lady Helene gets revenge by tricking him into marrying a former prostitute. After the wedding Helene tells a stunned Jean about his wife's secret past.

Notes

Title from container.

Adapted from Jacques le fataliste et son maître by Denis Diderot.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1945.

Special features: stills gallery featuring rare behind-the-scenes photos.