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- Booklet (58 pages) contains essays by Mitch Horowitz, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Anna Bogutskaya.
Disc 1
- Commentary features director Gaspar Noe and actress Beatrice Dalle.
- "Intro: Gaspar Noe at Metrograph" (11:02, HD) features an appearance by the filmmaker at a screening of "Lux Aeterna," where he discusses the origin story of the project (describing it as something that "started almost as a joke"), which was conceived and completed mere months before its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. The speed of sudden moviemaking is recalled, with Noe sprinting to put something together before his deadline. Noe also recalls challenges while making his previous picture, "Climax."
- "Lux in Praticus" (10:31, HD) is an interview with actor Karl Glusman, who recalls his initial hiring for "Lux Aeterna," finding out his part after arriving for the shoot. A discussion of character is included, along with style, due to the film's financier, Saint Laurent. Glusman explores the shoot, identifying the strobe effect, which was produced on-set, and he details cinematographic choices. He closes with a celebration of Gaspar Noe's method, vision, and philosophy.
- "Split-Screen Stories" (7:38, HD) is an educational featurette (created by Chris O'Neill) on the editorial technique, which is utilized throughout "Lux Aeterna."
- "Lux in Tenebris" (6:04) is a dramatic photo gallery of BTS snaps, created by Tom Kan.
- Teaser Trailer #1 (:56, HD), Teaser Trailer #2 (:53, HD), and a Theatrical Trailer (1:26, HD) are included.
Disc 2
- Short Films (HD) connect Gaspar Noe to his influences, showcasing a collection of artful endeavors meant to enliven and, in some cases, break viewer spirit.
- "La Ricotta" (36:00) is a 1963 film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, co-starring Orson Welles.
- "The Flicker" is a 1966 film by Tony Conrad. This includes nothing but strobe effects, and should be avoided by those sensitive to such a punishing effect.
- "Ray Gun Virus" (14:25) is a 1966 film directed by Paul Shartis. It consists entirely of strobing colors and a loud flicker sound.
- "Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome" (38:29) is 1954 film directed by Kenneth Anger.
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