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Twisting the Knife: Four Films by Claude Chabrol - Limited Edition DigiPack

Twisting the Knife: Four Films by Claude Chabrol - Limited Edition DigiPack

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The Swindle / The Colour of Lies / Nightcap / The Flower of Evil
Actors: Isabelle Huppert, Thomas Chabrol, Sandrine Bonnaire, Nathalie Baye, Jacques Dutronc, Jacques Gamblin
Director: Claude Chabrol
Language: FRENCH : DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
FRENCH: LPCM 2.0
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A/B
Aspect Ratio: 1.67:1, 1.66:1
Number of Discs: 4
Rating: Not Rated
Orig Release Date: 1997-2003
Studio: Arrow
Release Date: 4/26/2022
Run Time: 422 Min.
Special Features:

The Swindle

  • Audio Commentary by Barry Forshaw & Sean Hogan
  • Chabrol's 'Soap Bubble' (HD; 14:36) features film scholar Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze, who looks at some of the perceived "games" Chabrol plays with this film.
  • Film as a Family Affair (HD; 38:11) features Chabrol's stepdaughter Cecile Maistre-Chabrol and was conducted online because of Covid 19.
  • Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny (HD; 2:28) feature Magny narrating as scenes from the movie play, and is in French with English subtitles.
  • Scene Commentaries by Claude Chabrol (HD; 24:20) include scenes of Chabrol actually recording the commentaries. In French with English subtitles.
  • Behind the Scenes (HD; 8:22)
  • A Conversation with Isabelle Huppert (HD; 25:38) is in French with English subtitles.
  • Theatrical Trailer (HD; 1:45)
  • Stills Gallery (HD)

The Colour of Lies

  • Audio Commentary by Barry Forshaw & Sean Hogan
  • Nothing is Sacred (HD; 13:57) is a visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya and looks into how concepts of art and legacy play into the film.
  • Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny (HD; 2:33) feature Magny narrating as scenes from the movie play, and is in French with English subtitles.
  • Scene Commentaries by Claude Chabrol (HD; 20:08) include scenes of Chabrol actually recording the commentaries. In French with English subtitles.
  • Behind the Scenes (HD; 25:47)
  • Theatrical Trailer (HD; 1:14)
  • Image Gallery (HD)

Nightcap

  • Audio Commentary by Justine Smith
  • When I Pervert Good. . . (HD; 11:15) is a visual essay by film critic Scout Tafoya and uses Nightcap as the jumping off point for an analysis of Chabrol's later career.
  • Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny (HD; 3:11) feature Magny narrating as scenes from the movie play, and is in French with English subtitles.
  • Scene Commentaries by Claude Chabrol (HD; 43:48) include scenes of Chabrol actually recording the commentaries. In French with English subtitles.
  • Isabelle Huppert, "Heroine Chabrolienne" (HD; 7:06) is an archival interview with Isabelle Huppert and looks at what characterizes a "Chabrol heroine". In French with English subtitles.
  • Interview with Jacques Dutronc (HD; 32:02) features the singer and songwriter discussing acting for Chabrol. In French with English subtitles.
  • Behind the Scenes (HD; 26:05)
  • Screen test for Anna Mouglalis (HD; 10:33) is in French with English subtitles.
  • Theatrical Trailer (HD; 1:39)
  • Image Gallery (HD)

The Flower of Evil

  • Audio Commentary by Farran Smith Nehme
  • Behind the Masks (HD; 14:30) is a visual essay by Agnes C. Poirier, who talks about her personal memories of Chabrol and his place in French cinema.
  • Introduction by film scholar Joël Magny (HD; 3:31) feature Magny narrating as scenes from the movie play, and is in French with English subtitles.
  • Scene Commentaries by Claude Chabrol (HD; 49:29) include scenes of Chabrol actually recording the commentaries. In French with English subtitles.
  • Behind the Scenes (HD; 25:36)
  • Interview with screenwriter Catherine Eliacheff (HD; 24:47) is in French with English subtitles.
  • Theatrical Trailer (HD; 2:14)
  • Image Gallery (HD)
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