Release Date: August 20, 2026
Currently available for pre-order
A magnificent fresco in the vein of King Hu's cinema and a true Taiwanese blockbuster
"A MELODRAMATIC MASTERPIECE."
PREMIÈRE
AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST TIME ON BLU-RAY
Jane Hudson, a single woman in her forties, fulfills her dream by 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 several tourist couples. But her fascination slowly turns into a gentle melancholy, and the weight of loneliness grows within her. One morning, Jane enters Renato de Rossi's antique shop, where he 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 summer in a radiant Venice, the film is an impressionistic painting with flamboyant colors, imbued with the azure blue of the lagoon and the golden reflection of Venetian ornaments. But behind the postcard emerges the suffering of a solitary woman, both captivated by the romantic charm of the city and afraid of 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 1st time on Blu-ray™ in its sublime 4K restoration!
HSI SHIH: THE BEAUTY OF BEAUTIES by Li Han-hsiang
(1955 - Color - 100 min)
Original version with French subtitles + French Version
Blu-ray Edition
New 4K Restoration
Unreleased 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
. FOREWORD BY PIERRE BERTHOMIEU
. 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
Respected 1.37 Format • Color • Film Length: 100 min
Release Date: August 20, 2026
