Calvaire (2004) LE Slipcover Arrow UK - Blu-ray Region B

SOME PEOPLE WOULD KILL FOR COMPANY

In the early 21st century, as European art and horror cinema explored darker psychological territory, Calvaire emerged as one of the most striking entries. The debut feature from Belgian director Fabrice Du Welz signaled the arrival of a bold new voice in genre filmmaking.

Travelling cabaret singer Marc Stevens (Laurent Lucas) becomes stranded in a remote mountain region of France when his van breaks down. He is taken in by local innkeeper Mr. Bartel (Jackie Berroyer), who offers him shelter and assistance. But Bartel is emotionally fragile, and Marc’s presence stirs unresolved memories of his past. As tensions rise and Marc’s attempts to leave are obstructed, the situation spirals into a disturbing psychological ordeal.

Darkly comic and deeply unsettling, Calvaire drew comparisons to Deliverance and Straw Dogs upon release. It remains a gripping and uncompromising thriller.

Product Features

LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

High Definition 1080p Blu-ray presentation
Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and lossless stereo audio
Optional English subtitles
Archive audio commentary by director Fabrice Du Welz 2005
Archive audio commentary by Fabrice Du Welz and production designer Manu de Meulemeester 2023
Brand new audio commentary by film critics BJ and Harmony Colangelo
Introduction by director Fabrice Du Welz
2005 and 2023 archive interviews with Fabrice Du Welz
The Feminine Mystique of Calvaire brand new appreciation by Willow Catelyn Maclay
Autour de Calvaire archive making-of featurette
Theatrical Grade version
Storyboard-to-scene comparisons
Casting tapes
Production bible
A Wonderful Love short film by Fabrice Du Welz
Trailers
Image galleries
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by John Pearson
Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Anton Bitel, Simon Hobbs, Cerise Howard, and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas