Beauty and the Beast
Criterion Collection Edition #6
Jean Cocteau’s sublime adaptation of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont’s fairy-tale masterpiece—in which the pure love of a beautiful girl melts the heart of a feral but gentle beast—is a landmark of motion picture fantasy, with unforgettably romantic performances by Jean Marais and Josette Day. The spectacular visions of enchantment, desire, and death in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) have become timeless icons of cinematic wonder.
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Beauty and the Beast
Directed by Jean Cocteau • 1946 • France
Starring Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila ParélyJean Cocteau’s sublime adaptation of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont’s fairy-tale masterpiece—in which the pure love of a beautiful girl melts the heart of a feral but gentle beast—is a landmark of motion picture f...
Extras
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Guillermo del Toro on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Commentary
This commentary, recorded in 1991, features film historian Arthur Knight discussing the making of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and the movie’s unique place in cinema history.
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Screening at the Majestic
This program features interviews with several members of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’s cast and crew at a special screening of the film’s 1995 restoration.
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Henri Alekan on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
The following interview with director of photography Henri Alekan was conducted and shown on television in Luxembourg to coincide with the 1995 restoration of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
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Secrets professionnels: Tête-à-tête
The following excerpts are from the March 12, 1964, episode of the French television show “Secrets professionnels: Tête-à-tête,” which focused on Hagop Arakelian, makeup artist on BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
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Creative Marriages: Jean Cocteau & Jean Marais
The multifaceted artist, playwright, poet and filmmaker conjured up lyrical, surreal dream worlds with his dashing partner and muse.
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Restoration Demonstration
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 1995 Rerelease Trailer
