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- Commentary - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by critic David Flint. The information that is shared in the commentary covers a lot of areas, from the style and construction of Schoolgirl Hitchhikers to Jean Rollin's legacy and the popularity of French softcore films. There are some interesting observations about Rollin's reputation as a director as well.
- Nicolas Stanzick: Territoire mental - in this program, critic Nicolas Stanzick explains why Schoolgirl Hitchhikers marks a turning point in Jean Rollin's career and discusses his image as an auteur. Rollin's relationship with the female characters of his films and the fantastique is analyzed as well. In French, with English subtitles. (25 min).
- Christophe Bier: Les Quatre annees de cinema de Joelle Coeur - in this new program, critic and director Christophe Bier takes a closer look at the life and legacy of actress Joëlle Coeur, who plays one of the two hitchhikers in Schoolgirl Hitchhikers. In French, with English subtitles. (30 min).
- Trailer - presented here is a remastered original French theatrical trailer for Schoolgirl Hitchhikers. In French, with English subtitles. (2 min).
- Image Gallery One - a collection of original promotional materials for Schoolgirl Hitchhikers.
- Sexana (1972) - presented here is a new 4K restoration of Hubert Lacoudre's surreal explicit short film starring Joëlle Cœur. The film can be viewed with a new score by Peninsula, recorded at Karma Studios, London, in 2024. (17 min).
- Nicolas Stanzick: Sexana de minuit a midi - in this program, critic Nicolas Stanzick discusses Sexana. In French, with English subtitles. (11 min).
- Image Gallery Two - a collection of original promotional materials for Sexana.
- Booklet - an 80-page book with a new essay by Lucas Balbo, material from the film's pressbook, an archival article on the French sex film industry featuring an interview with 'Michel Gentil' (Jean Rollin), an archival interview with Willy Braque, new writing on Sexana, and technical credits.
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