The Official Radiance Films Thread

[ZombAid]

Originally Posted by Yurakucho

Another samurai movie...

At least not a Yakuza Flick. Those were prevailing even more and are much more similar in structure imo.
But World Noir Vol. 4 and then only french movies?
Where is the World here? ;-)

[rapta]

Wahoo! In for The Betrayal and maybe Los golfos, that French Noir set is a surprise but a welcome one! Might go for those three if I can afford it.

Will skip In My Skin for now but might be tempted later on…reviews can sway me.

[tomblu]

Those titles all look really good!

Also Welcome to the Dollhouse Limited Edition is available for those that missed first time around.

[shimmy]

Grabbed WN4 and The Betreyal. Los Golfos looks good but Im trying to cut down on my blu ray consumption. Im a bit dissapointed that the noir set films are all from one country.

[Persona]

Back in stock:

https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/prod...eid=b16753390c

[rapta]

Originally Posted by shimmy

Grabbed WN4 and The Betreyal. Los Golfos looks good but Im trying to cut down on my blu ray consumption. Im a bit dissapointed that the noir set films are all from one country.

I think it’s a good idea as it means one of the next volumes isn’t swamped with French titles. Think of it like Indicator doing a volume of Bogart films. Noir is a French word after all…

Hoping it means they might consider doing a full Japanese Noir set later on too!

PS: this month’s clue confirming Daughters of Darkness, btw.

[OnlyJapantown]

The Betrayal looks like a good one, but nothing else for me this month.

Hope some real fans are able to pick up WttDH before it gets scalped - Radiance should really put a limit on how many you can add to basket.

[RossyG]

Noir and Los Golfos for me. Very happy with those.

[Funktion]

Besides the Noir set, which I may pick up in the future, another month where there's nothing for me.

I wish they would at least announce a few more Raro titles, for fans of Italian genre cinema.
Some regularity for these would be most welcome. There's quite a few titles in their library I would wish to see released (or re-released), but at a rate of 4 titles or so a year, most won't be released.
After 3 titles earlier this year, it's now the 4th straight month without a release.

I'm hoping October may bring a few season-appropriate Italian genre efforts, but with my luck, they'll announce more French "extreme" titles, which aren't really my cup of tea.

[OnlyJapantown]

Originally Posted by Funktion

I'm hoping October may bring a few season-appropriate Italian genre efforts, but with my luck, they'll announce more French "extreme" titles, which aren't really my cup of tea.

You're not alone on that front. I'd be pretty hard pushed to think of a genre I've got less interest in.

[T4ffer]

Originally Posted by rapta

PS: this month’s clue confirming Daughters of Darkness, btw.

Another one I already have a region free import of. But I hope this month's -10% for 3/4 will continue then.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by rapta

I think it’s a good idea as it means one of the next volumes isn’t swamped with French titles. Think of it like Indicator doing a volume of Bogart films. Noir is a French word after all…

Hoping it means they might consider doing a full Japanese Noir set later on too!

While I wont mind watching three French noirs (and I wouldnt mind watching three Nippon noirs even more) I liked the around the world aproach Radiance had to making these sets so far. Hopefully this doesnt mean they are running out of licences of dark cinema from other countries. Also I was really hoping for A Colt is My Passport to get a slot.

[MifuneFan]

World Noir Volume 4 ( 1955 / 1958 / 1962) (UK-only)

https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/prod...-noir-vol-4-le

BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION BOX SET SPECIAL FEATURES:

• 2K restorations for each film by Gaumont
  
• Original uncompressed mono PCM audio for all films
  
• Newly improved optional English subtitles for all films
  
• Newly designed artwork based on original posters
  
• Limited edition 80-page perfect bound book featuring archival pieces and new writing by critics and experts including Imogen Sara Smith, Farran Nehme, Jake Cole and more
  
• Limited Edition of 3,000 copies presented in a rigid box with full-height Scanavo cases for each film and removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

CHNOUF

• Audio commentary by Nick Pinkerton (2019)
• Archival interview with Henri Decoin on Jean Gabin (1960)
• New visual essay on Chnouf and drugs in film noir by Frank Krutnik (2025)
• Trailer

BACK TO THE WALL

• New audio commentary by Daniel Kremer (2025)
• Archival retrospective interview with Édouard Molinaro (2011)
• Trailer

PARIS PICK-UP

• New audio commentary by Tim Lucas (2025)
• Archival interview with director Marcel Bluwal
• Archival behind-the-scenes report on Paris Pick-up (1962)
• Archival interview with actor Robert Hossein and writer Frédéric Dard about their play (1963)
• Inspector Leclerc Investigates: The Grey Jackets - episode of 1962 TV crime serial directed by Marcel Bluwal

[MifuneFan]

Los Golfos (1962) (UK/US/CA)

https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/los-golfos-le

LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES

• Restored in 4K in 2024 by Filmoteca Española in collaboration with Films 59 at Digital and Electronic Systems laboratory from the 35mm acetate negative, 35mm prints and other intermediate photochemical materials. Restoration supervised by Javier Rellán and Patricia Uceda. Funding provided by ICAA/Ministerio de Cultura
• Introduction by author and former director of Filmoteca Catalunya Esteve Riambau (2025, 22 mins)
• Interview with filmmaker and curator Ehsan Khoshbakht on Los golfos, its influences and makers (2025, 17 mins)
• Censored scenes - scenes affected by censorship are presented alongside notes from the censorship committee and Carlos Saura (2025, 13 mins)
• Two early short films by Saura: La llamada, about a solider leaving for war (1955, 7 mins) and La tarde del domingo, about an oppressed live-in maid (1957, 34 mins)
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Vincent Wild
• Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Mar Diestro-Dópido, reprints of original documents including committee notes on the script and a detailed breakdown of the restoration process

[MifuneFan]

In My Skin (2002) (UK-only)

4K UHD / Blu-ray / Blu-ray only

4K UHD & BLU-RAY DUAL FORMAT LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES

• New 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Severin Films
• 4K UHD Dolby Vision HDR and Blu-ray presentation of the feature
• Original 5.1 DTS-HD master audio
• Audio commentary by Marina de Van (2004)
• New interview with Marina de Van (2025)
• New interview with cinematographer Pierre Barougier (2025)
• New interview with acting coach Marc Adjadj (2025)
• New interview with critic Manuela Lazic (2025)
• New visual essay by Valeria Villegas Lindvall (2025)
• Two short student films by Marina de Van: Bien sous tous rapports (1996) and Retention (1997)
• Trailer
• Stills gallery
• Newly improved English subtitle translation
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
• Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by critic Savina Petrovka and archival writing by Marina de Van
• Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

[MifuneFan]

The Betrayal (1966) (UK/US/CA)

https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/prod...he-betrayal-le

LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES

• High-Definition digital transfer by Kadokawa
• Uncompressed mono PCM audio
• Select-scene audio commentary by Japanese film historian Tom Mes (2025)
• Visual essay by film critic Philip Kemp, comparing The Betrayal with the original Orochi the Serpent (2025)
• Visual essay on director Tokuzo Tanaka by Tom Mes (2025)
• New English subtitle translation
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow
• Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Alain Silver
• Limited edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings

The Betrayal

To protect his clan, an honourable samurai (Raizo Ichikawa, Shinobi) takes the blame for a murder committed by one of his fellows. He is promised a safe return after one year in exile, but this vow is broken and he becomes a fugitive chased by his own clansmen. Disillusioned by the bushido code of honour, he realises there are only two ways out: vengeance or death. From director Tokuzo Tanaka (The Snow Woman), a former assistant to Akira Kurosawa, this cruel jidaigeki stands alongside such notable works of the genre as Harakiri and Sword of Doom with its classic mix of honour codes and samurai action. Beautifully filmed in black and white ‘scope with thrilling set pieces, The Betrayal features one of the most breathtaking finales in all of samurai cinema.

[RossyG]

Originally Posted by OnlyJapantown

You're not alone on that front. I'd be pretty hard pushed to think of a genre I've got less interest in.

I love all types of French cinema...

..except for that one.

[MovieBuff647]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

In My Skin (2002) (UK-only)

4K UHD / Blu-ray / Blu-ray only

I know which release I'm aiming for now!

[asmodeux21]

Severin has Dolby Vision for their "In My Skin" 4k UHD. It's not listed for Radiance Films' edition.

[Tiger Tanaka]

Originally Posted by MovieBuff647

Could the France one be DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS?

that would have been a major insult!