A magnificent romance with Katharine Hepburn by the director of Lawrence of Arabia
"A MELODRAMA MASTERPIECE."
PREMIÈRE
AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST TIME ON BLU-RAY
Jane Hudson, a single American woman in her forties, fulfills her dream of vacationing in Venice, hoping to find the realization of all her romantic ideals there. From the moment she arrives, every instant sees her marvel at the beauty of the Italian language and the magical atmosphere of the City of Doges. Through chance encounters, Jane meets tourist couples. But her fascination slowly turns into a sweet melancholy, and the weight of loneliness grows within her. One morning, Jane enters the antique shop of Renato de Rossi, who offers to introduce her to Venetian life…
Ten years after Brief Encounter, David Lean (Lawrence of Arabia) directed Summertime, a radiant and melancholic romance. Filmed at the height of the summer season in a gleaming Venice, the film is an impressionistic tableau of flamboyant colors, imbued with the azure blue of the lagoon and the golden reflections of Venetian adornments. But behind the postcard emerges the suffering of a solitary woman, both captivated by the romantic charm of the city and frightened by its scent of voluptuous frivolity. Funny and sensitive, Katharine Hepburn (Bringing Up Baby) finds an unforgettable role here, making Summertime one of the most beautiful films ever made about the tumults of love. Available for the first time on Blu-ray™ in its stunning 4K restoration!
SUMMERTIME by David Lean
(1955 - Color - 100 min)
Original version with French subtitles + French Version
Blu-ray Edition
New 4K restoration
NEW ON BLU-RAY
THE FILM
. NEW 4K RESTORATION
. ORIGINAL VERSION WITH FRENCH SUBTITLES DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO 1.0
. FRENCH VERSION DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO 1.0
BONUS FEATURES
. PREFACE BY PIERRE BERTHOMIEU (9 min – HD)
. CLOSE-UP (22 min)
An interview with director David Lean broadcast by CBC on the program Close-Up on April 7, 1963.
. TRAILER
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BD 50 • HIGH DEFINITION MASTER • 1080/23.98p • AVC ENCODING
Original Version / French Version DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles
1.37 Aspect Ratio Respected • Color • Film Length: 100 min
Release date: August 20, 2026
