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Dreamers [Rated]
Description by Perry Seibert

The Dreamers, Bernardo Bertolucci's sexually charged ode to the late '60s -- a time when politics, sex, and cinema intertwined and commented on each other in ways that shaped the new generation -- makes its debut on DVD with an anamorphic widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Bertolucci is widely considered to be one of the most visually arresting filmmakers of his time, and this transfer shows that his skills have not abated with age. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while Spanish and French soundtracks have been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by the director along with screenwriter Gilbert Adair (who also wrote the novel on which he based the film) and producer Jeremy Thomas. They are full of anecdotes about the conception of the story, the film, and the time period in which the film transpires. The history of the film is showcased in a featurette about the volatile events that transpired in France during May of 1968. A making-of featurette, the theatrical trailer, and a music video for lead actor Michael Pitt's cover of {&"Hey Joe," round out this excellent package from 20th Century Fox. Two versions of the film are available on DVD, this edition contains the R-rated cut which differs from the NC-17 edition that played in theaters.

Features
  • cc Feature commentary by director Bernardo Bertolucci, writer Gilbert Adair, and producer Jeremy Thomas
  • "Bertolucci Makes The Dreamers" documentary
  • "Outside the Window": Events in France, May, 1968" featurette
  • Michael Pitt music video "Hey Joe"
  • Theatrical trailer
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