'Tchao Pantin' Director: Claude Berri (1983) Radiance Limited Edition Blu-ray | Cinematographer-approved restoration | Region A+B | French w/ English subtitles A tale of friendship and revenge set within the fatalistic noir framework. When a small-time drug pusher in the 18th Arrondissement of Paris starts being trailed by suspicious patrol cops, he takes refuge in a petrol station and strikes up a conversation with the aloof night manager there. As he continues to drop in on his new acquaintance they develop a friendship. But it isn't long before problems arise for him, and his new confidant feels a responsibility to the the young tearaway. Slick and stunningly shot by Bruno Nuytten (Possession), this rain-soaked neo-noir was a multiple winner at the French César Academy Awards taking home acting prizes for both leads, the film anchored by their tender performances. Limited Edition contents include:- Once Upon a Time… Tchao Pantin - A documentary on the film featuring interviews with writer-director Claude Berri, novelist Alain Page, stars Richard Anconina, Mahmoud Zemmouri, Agnés Soral, cinematographer Bruno Nyutten and others (2003, 55 mins)- Introduction by French cinema scholar Michael Abecassis- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Filippo Di Battista- Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by Manuela Lazic- Limited Edition of 3000 copies, presented in full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
