Le Beau Serge [FR IMPORT] With english subtitles

I thought that “Le Beau Serge” was a pretty amazing film. It was made sixty years ago and was Claude Chabrol’s first feature film as well as being the first feature film for Bernadette Lafont.I love the look of this film. One can tell that it is fiction, and that it is even perhaps over-acted in parts and yet on the other hand it has an almost documentary feel about it and taken as a whole – I think it is fantastic.If you like French cinema from the late ‘50’s and early ‘60’s then I would definitely recommend “Le Beau Serge”.The DVD (Amazon ASIN: B00AMECA4S) comes with a thirty-two page booklet that has information and some great photographs of the three main cast and of the director. The cover of the booklet has on the cover what looks like a poster from the time of the film’s release and the poster shows a pivotal moment in the film that is full of symbolism (to say any more could be a spoiler!).The DVD itself has got:“Le Beau Serge” (1 hour 39 minutes)Chapters Selection“Chabrol Launches The Wave: Part 1” (55 minute documentary feature)“L’Avarice” (18 minutes). Short film from 1962Theatrical Trailer for “Le Beau Serge” (3 minutes)

I was 11 years old when this film burst on to the international cinema scene, and since I was no cinematic child prodigy, it passed me by. Now, 56 years later, this dvd has enabled me to begin catching up with what the nouvelle vague was all about. I understand French, so it was a joy to be able to watch Chabrol's debut masterpiece at home; although I must admit to falling back on the subtitles a few times when the provincial dialect became heavy. Some clever digital work appears to have been done to restore the print, which is great. Now onwards to its twin film, Les Cousins. This is a great buy for anyone interested in classic European cinema, and a very refreshing change from the offerings from Hollywood.

The 1st Chabrol is a very intense movie. The acting of Brialy, Blain & Lafont is sublime. A story of true friendship where one friend does everything in his power to save the other however it is not that easy because Serge has a huge alcohol addiction. Again sheer beautiful packaging by Eureka! and interesting extra's. A true must have for each admiror of the nouvelle vague.

Classic tale of a complex triangle,the restoration of virtue and nobility within the confines of an insular life. Cast aside the Hollywood flim flam old and new and step into the real world, the birth of New wave cinema!

A good movie- stays with you

OK film, not in the league of his later ones, but good transfer .

One of my favourite films! Thanks for speedy service

Serge has obviously observed Jimmy Dean at work - all a bit method - but it's great stuff for all that.