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Once upon a time, in a world of magic and wonder, the true love of a beautiful girl may finally dispel the torment of a feral but gentle-hearted beast. Beauty and the Beast (La Belle et la Bęte) is a landmark feat of cinematic fantasy in which master filmmaker Jean Cocteau conjures spectacular visions of enchantment, desire, and death that have never been equaled. The Criterion Collection proudly presents the original film version of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont's fairy-tale masterpiece, in a restored, spectacular special edition.

Supplements

Original opera written for the film by renowned composer Philip Glass, presented in Dolby Digital 5.1
Screening at the Majestic, 1995 documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew
Interview with cinematographer Henri Alekan
Two commentary tracks: one featuring film historian Arthur Knight, and the other featuring writer/cultural historian Sir Christopher Frayling
Rare behind-the-scenes and publicity stills
Original 1945 trailer narrated by 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 Jean Cocteau

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