The Escapees (1981) (4K UHD Blu-ray) Limited Edition

Release date: December 10, 2024

Audio:
French LPCM 2.0

Subtitles:
English

Runtime: 95 min.

Media: BD-66

Region: A, B, C

Director: Jean Rollin

Cast: Laurence Dubas, Christiane Coppé, Marianne Valiot, Patrick Perrot, Louise Dhour, Jean-Louis Fortuit

Extras:

• New 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
• 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Two presentations of the film: Les Échappées, Jean Rollin’s original version; and Les Paumées du petit matin, the alternative version with re-ordered scenes
• Original mono audio
• Audio commentary with film expert Tim Lucas (2024)
One Day in Paris (2008): far-reaching interview with Rollin in which he discusses The Escapees and his other films
• Quant à Louise (2024): regular Rollin collaborators Natalie Perrey and Jean-Pierre Bouyxou remember actress Louise Dhour
• Previously unseen interview with actor Jean-Loup Phillipe (2024)
• Critical appreciation by author and musician Stephen Thrower (2024)
• Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
• New and improved English translation subtitles
• Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Lucas Balbo, archival writing on the film by Jean Rollin, an archival interview with the director, an archival interview with composer Philippe D’Aram, a tribute to Rollin by fantastique cinema expert Nicolas Stanzick, and full film credits
• World premiere on 4K UHD
• Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US