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Special features of this DVD: new high-definition digital transfer made from restored film elements ; original opera written for the film by renowned composer Philip Glass ; Dolby Digital ; Screen at the Magestic, a 1995 documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew ; interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan ; two commentary tracks: one featuring film historian Arthur Knight, and the second featuring writer/cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling ; rare behind-the-scenes and publicity stills ; original trailer, directed and narrated by Jean Cocteau ; film restoration demonstration ; 1995 restoration trailer ; a reprint of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont's original fable, translated from the French ; notes by Francis Steegmuller from his landmark book, Cocteau: a biography ; a note about the film by Cocteau ; RSDL dual-layer edition ; scenes selection.

Film as an adaptation of Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's fairy tale.

Originally released as a motion picture by Lopert Films, 1946.

Cinematography, Henri Alekan ; editor, Claude Ibéria ; music, Georges Auric.

Philip Glass opera: performed by the Philip Glass Ensemble, conducted by Michael Riesman; keyboards, Philip Glass,

Cast of Cocteau film: Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parely, Nane German, Marcel André, Michel Auclair.

Cast of Glass opera: Janice Felty, Gregory Purnhagen, John Kuether, Ana Maria Martinez, Hallie Neill, Zheng Zhou.

Not rated.

DVD.

Cocteau film in French with English subtitles; Glass opera track also in French with English subtitles.