Originally released as a motion picture in 1939; reconstruced of separate clips of the original film, since its negative was destroyed.

Released in the United States by Janus Films.

Special features include: Disc 1: New high-definition digital transfer, with restored image and sound; introduction to the film by Jean Renoir; audio commentary written by film scholar Alexander Sesonske and read by filmaker Peter Bogdonovich; version comparison and illustrated study of Renoir's shooting script; selected scene analysis by Renoir historian Christopher Faulkner; new and improved English subtitle translation; optimal image quality: RSDL, dual-layer edition. Disc 2: Excerpts from Jean Renoir, le patron: la règle et l'exception (1966), a French television program directed by Jacques Rivette; part one of Jean Renoir, a two-part 1993 BBC documentary by David Thompson, featuring reflections on Renoir; new video essay about the film's production; Jean Gaborit and Jacques Durand discuss their reconstruction and rerelease of the film; new interview with Renoir's son, Alain; new interview with the set designer, Max Douy; 1995 interview with actress Mila Parely; written tributes to the film and Renoir.

Photography, [Jean] Bachelet ; editors, Marguerite [Renoir], Mme. Huguet ; music, Roger Désormière.

Dalio, Nora Grégor, Roland Toutain, Paulette Dubost, Carette, Gaston Modot, Jean Renoir, Anne Mayen.

Cloaked in a comedy of manners, this scathing critique of corrupt French society is about a weekend hunting party at which amorous escapades abound among the aristocratic guests, which are also mirrored by the activities of the servants downstairs.

DVD; mono.; aspect ratio: 1:33:1.

In French, with optional English subtitles.