Les demoiselles de Rochefort (The Young Girls of Rochefort) - Blu-ray Forum

pro-bassoonist · 03-13-2010, 11:20 PM

Coming later in 2010, Jacques Demy and Agnès Varda's Les demoiselles de Rochefort a.k.a The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967). Courtesy of Arte-France. Street date: September 22.

PRE ORDER/REVIEW

The Young Girls of Rochefort

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morganb · 03-14-2010, 04:57 AM

Fantastic!!!!!!! Now we need Les Parapluies de Cherbourg.

pro-bassoonist · 06-15-2010, 06:06 PM

update:

The preliminary date is September 22.

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pro-bassoonist · 07-09-2010, 03:50 AM

Pre-order:

The Young Girls of Rochefort

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toddly6666 · 10-01-2010, 02:10 PM

So does this blu-ray definitely, definitely have English subtitles? As usual, French sites are vague about the info for this blu-ray - English dub or English subtitles or both?

Jerome · 10-02-2010, 09:40 AM

Check your mail box. I answered your PM.

cool hand bluke · 10-02-2010, 03:59 PM

That's great news about the english subtitles.

However, the only customer review on amazon.fr gives it a very bad review, saying it's no better than the dvd. Could be in need of a guide dog or could be right. Not easy to tell based on one review.

Is there a review of this on the way. Pro-B perhaps?

Not cheap at the moment either.

Jerome · 10-02-2010, 04:12 PM

this review says it's beautiful. the film was restored in 2K

http://www.dvdfr.com/dvd/c152164-dem...rochefort.html

whitesheik · 10-03-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerome

this review says it's beautiful. the film was restored in 2K

http://www.dvdfr.com/dvd/c152164-dem...rochefort.html

I should have this in a day or two and I'm anxious to see it, but neither this review or the single customer review on amazon give me much hope. First off, to the original poster, this film is not Jacques Demy and Agnes Varda's The Young Girls of Rocherfort. She did not write, compose, nor direct the film - she was married to the director. Furthermore, her "restoration" of this film was not so good and it is that "restoration" that was the basis for the DVD, which was way too soft and looked nothing like the IB Tech prints (one of which I had). The real question is WHAT was scanned at 2K - the previous DVD master? It's really hard to tell, and Ms. Varda is simply not Jacques Demy and should leave the restorations to those who know what they're doing. I'll report back once I've seen it and am still hoping for the best.

whitesheik · 10-05-2010, 09:01 PM

Don't know why my original post about this hasn't shown up - is there some sort of censorship here? It was a pretty innocuous post.

In any case, I was petrified about this release due to someone on amazon.fr saying it was horrible and barely better than the DVD.

Well, perhaps he was watching it on a 1963 television, because I just popped it in and checked it out - and it is gorgeous.

I was not a fan of the "restoration" done by Mrs. Demy (Agnes Varda) - I saw it in the theater and it was a muddy mess, as were its various DVD incarnations (I bought 'em all). But it seems they've gone back to the drawing board - I have no idea what this is from, but it looks very much like the IB Tech prints did (I owned one). In fact, it's a miracle and anyone who loves this film should have it.

pro-bassoonist · 10-05-2010, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitesheik

Don't know why my original post about this hasn't shown up - is there some sort of censorship here? It was a pretty innocuous post.

It was your first post, so it had to be approved by an administrator.

This said, we are going to have a review for this release shortly.

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whitesheik · 10-05-2010, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

It was your first post, so it had to be approved by an administrator.

This said, we are going to have a review for this release shortly.

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Ah, first post. Glad to see it's there now

Looking forward to the review - I couldn't be more pleased with this blu-ray - in fact, I'm in Demy heaven.

pro-bassoonist · 10-06-2010, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitesheik

Ah, first post. Glad to see it's there now

Looking forward to the review - I couldn't be more pleased with this blu-ray - in fact, I'm in Demy heaven.

You are welcome, whitesheik. And welcome to the community.

(Your screen name - are you a Fellini fan

)

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whitesheik · 10-06-2010, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

You are welcome, whitesheik. And welcome to the community.

(Your screen name - are you a Fellini fan

)

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I am indeed, and that is my favorite of all his films.

toddly6666 · 10-06-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitesheik

Well, perhaps he was watching it on a 1963 television, because I just popped it in and checked it out - and it is gorgeous.

Hey Whitesheik, so there is definitely English subtitles on this, right?

whitesheik · 10-06-2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddly6666

Hey Whitesheik, so there is definitely English subtitles on this, right?

Correct, and it seems the translation is better, too, although I haven't compared it directly with the older DVDs.

Kaminari · 10-06-2010, 08:58 PM

It's hard to take Amazon reviews of classic films seriously, when many reviewers always complain about the "dreadful" grain. Glad to hear a positive comment about this transfer, especially from someone who obviously enjoys classics.

pro-bassoonist · 10-11-2010, 07:12 PM

CONFIRMATION

This Blu-ray disc is Region-Free. Therefore, you will be able to play it in your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location. For the record, there is no problematic PAL or 1080/50i content preceding the disc's main menu.

Our review will be up later tonight.

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p.s.
Very stylish release:

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rich_adamson · 10-13-2010, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Our review will be up later tonight.

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...baited breath...

Mine won't arrive until the 14th... Can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Arkadin · 10-13-2010, 11:41 AM

this looks amazing!
can't say I'm familiar with this one although I have heard of the director.

any film with Catherine Deneuve is bound to be a classic right?.

does the same distributor have the rights to "umbrellas" also?

03-13-2010, 11:20 PM	#1
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Les demoiselles de Rochefort (The Young Girls of Rochefort) Coming later in 2010, Jacques Demy and Agnès Varda's Les demoiselles de Rochefort a.k.a The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967). Courtesy of Arte-France. Street date: September 22. PRE ORDER/REVIEW The Young Girls of Rochefort Pro-B Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 04-23-2011 at 07:57 PM.

10-01-2010, 02:10 PM	#5
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	So does this blu-ray definitely, definitely have English subtitles? As usual, French sites are vague about the info for this blu-ray - English dub or English subtitles or both? Last edited by toddly6666; 10-01-2010 at 02:15 PM.

10-11-2010, 07:12 PM	#18
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	CONFIRMATION This Blu-ray disc is Region-Free. Therefore, you will be able to play it in your PS3 or SA regardless of your geographical location. For the record, there is no problematic PAL or 1080/50i content preceding the disc's main menu. Our review will be up later tonight. Pro-B p.s. Very stylish release: Uploaded with ImageShack.us Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 10-11-2010 at 07:23 PM.

10-13-2010, 11:41 AM	#20
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	this looks amazing! can't say I'm familiar with this one although I have heard of the director. any film with Catherine Deneuve is bound to be a classic right?. does the same distributor have the rights to "umbrellas" also? Last edited by Arkadin; 10-13-2010 at 11:45 AM.

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03-14-2010, 04:57 AM	#2
morganb Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dallas, Texas	Fantastic!!!!!!! Now we need Les Parapluies de Cherbourg.

06-15-2010, 06:06 PM	#3
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	update: The preliminary date is September 22. Pro-B

07-09-2010, 03:50 AM	#4
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Pre-order: The Young Girls of Rochefort Pro-B

10-02-2010, 09:40 AM	#6
Jerome Blu-ray Insider Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1416	Check your mail box. I answered your PM.

10-02-2010, 03:59 PM	#7
cool hand bluke Active Member Member since:May 2010 Trading Score:1	That's great news about the english subtitles. However, the only customer review on amazon.fr gives it a very bad review, saying it's no better than the dvd. Could be in need of a guide dog or could be right. Not easy to tell based on one review. Is there a review of this on the way. Pro-B perhaps? Not cheap at the moment either.

10-02-2010, 04:12 PM	#8
Jerome Blu-ray Insider Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1416	this review says it's beautiful. the film was restored in 2K http://www.dvdfr.com/dvd/c152164-dem...rochefort.html

10-05-2010, 09:01 PM	#10
whitesheik Banned Member since:Aug 2009	Don't know why my original post about this hasn't shown up - is there some sort of censorship here? It was a pretty innocuous post. In any case, I was petrified about this release due to someone on amazon.fr saying it was horrible and barely better than the DVD. Well, perhaps he was watching it on a 1963 television, because I just popped it in and checked it out - and it is gorgeous. I was not a fan of the "restoration" done by Mrs. Demy (Agnes Varda) - I saw it in the theater and it was a muddy mess, as were its various DVD incarnations (I bought 'em all). But it seems they've gone back to the drawing board - I have no idea what this is from, but it looks very much like the IB Tech prints did (I owned one). In fact, it's a miracle and anyone who loves this film should have it.

10-06-2010, 08:58 PM	#17
Kaminari Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Paris, France Blu-ray reviews: 3	It's hard to take Amazon reviews of classic films seriously, when many reviewers always complain about the "dreadful" grain. Glad to hear a positive comment about this transfer, especially from someone who obviously enjoys classics.

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