Secret Ceremony (1968) - 18 November 2019

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(Joseph Losey, 1968)
Release date: 18 November 2019
Limited Blu-ray Edition (World Blu-ray premiere)

Joseph Losey’s lurid and often misunderstood drama stars the great Elizabeth Taylor (Suddenly, Last Summer) as an ageing London prostitute who befriends a young woman (Mia Farrow, See No Evil) that reminds her of her long-dead daughter. As the bizarre relationship between the two evolves, the appearance of Robert Mitchum (Cape Fear), as Farrow’s abusive stepfather, ignites deep emotions and dark passions.

With its exquisite production design, stylish cinematography and elegant score, Joseph Losey’s lost masterpiece finally makes its long-overdue premiere on Blu-ray.



INDICATOR LIMITED BLU-RAY EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES:

High Definition remaster
Original mono audio
Audio commentary with authors and critics Dean Brandum and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (2019)
Interview with Joseph Losey (1968): the celebrated director promotes Secret Ceremony in this archival interview from French TV
The Beholder’s Share (2019): interview with filmmaker Gavrik Losey, son of director Joseph Losey
Original theatrical trailer
Trailer commentary (2015): short critical appreciation by Larry Karaszewski
Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
Limited edition exclusive booklet containing a newly commissioned essay by Neil Sinyard, archival interviews, historic articles, an overview of contemporary critical responses and full film credits
World premiere on Blu-ray
Limited edition of 3,000 copies
All extras subject to change
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BBFC cert: 15
REGION B
EAN: 5037899084038