Les visiteurs du soir

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Set in the 15th century, two strangers dressed as minstrels arrive at a castle in advance of court festivities, and it is revealed that they are actually emissaries of the devil himself, dispatched to spread heartbreak and suffering. Their plans, however, are thwarted by an unexpected intrusion: hum...

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Other Authors: Carné, Marcel (Director), Paulvé, André (Producer), Prévert, Jacques, 1900-1977 (Screenwriter), Laroche, Pierre, 1902-1962 (Screenwriter), Hubert, Roger, 1903-1964 (director of photography.), Thiriet, Maurice, 1906-1972 (composer (expression)), Munch, Charles, 1891-1968 (Musical director), Wakhevitch, Georges, 1907-1984 (Costume designer), Arletty, 1898-1992 (Actor), Déa, Marie (Actor), Ledoux, Fernand, 1897-1993 (Actor), Cuny, Alain (Actor), Labry, Pierre, 1885-1948 (Actor), Yd, Jean d', 1880-1964 (Actor), Blin, Roger, 1907-1984 (Actor), Gabrio, Gabriel, 1887-1946 (Actor), Herrand, Marcel (Actor), Berry, Jules, 1883-1951 (Actor)
Format: DVD
Language:French
English
Published: [New York] : Criterion Collection : Janus Films, [2012]
Edition:DVD special ed.
Series:Criterion collection, 626
Subjects:
Troubadours > Drama.
Devil > Drama.
Temptation > Drama.
Courtly love > Drama.
Middle Ages > Drama.
Marriage customs and rites > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama.
France > Drama.
French language materials.
Romance films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
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Summary:Set in the 15th century, two strangers dressed as minstrels arrive at a castle in advance of court festivities, and it is revealed that they are actually emissaries of the devil himself, dispatched to spread heartbreak and suffering. Their plans, however, are thwarted by an unexpected intrusion: human love. Often interpreted as an allegory for the Nazi occupation of France, during which it was made.
Item Description:Originally produced as a motion picture in 1942.
Special features: "The making of 'Les visiteurs du soir'" featurette; trailer; booklet with "Love in the ruins" essay by Michael Atkinson.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([18] pages : illustrations ; 19 cm).
Playing Time:02:01:00
Format:DVD; region 1, NTSC; full screen (1.33:1) presentation; mono.
Audience:Not rated.
Production Credits:Cinematographer, Roger Hubert ; editor, Henri Rust ; music, Maurice Thiriet ; musical director, Charles Münch ; production design and costumes by Georges Wakevitch.
ISBN:9781604656343
1604656344
Access:Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions.

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