La Belle et la Bete (Blu-ray)

La Belle et la Bête (Blu-ray) Directed by Jean Cocteau La Belle et la bête is a landmark feat of cinematic fantasy in which master filmmaker Jean Cocteau conjures spectacular visions of enchantment, desire and death that have never been equalled. Josette Day is luminous yet feisty as Beauty, and Jean Marais gives one of his best performances as the Beast, at once brutal and gentle, rapacious and vulnerable, shamed and repelled by his own bloodlust. Henri Alekan's subtle black and white cinematography combine with Christian Bérard's masterly costumes and set designs to create a magical piece of cinema, a children's fairy tale refashioned into a stylised and highly sophisticated dream. The BFI is proud to present this world cinema classic in High Definition for the first time in the UK. Special features Presented in High Definition Audio commentary with cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film, and full film credits Other extras TBC