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A swag of worldwide Blu-ray debuts populate this month’s crop of Imprint releases. From a chilling Italian drama to adventures in Africa, you’ll also find a devoted tailor, and a psychologist on the spiral. Words Glenn Cochrane

THE DRESSER (1983) The global debuts keep coming! With a slew of award nominations in 1990 (at the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and more), The Dresser makes its long-overdue premiere on Blu-ray. Starring Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay, and directed by Peter Yates ( Bullitt ), the film depicts the lives of a Shakespearean theatre group during the London Blitz of WWII, and the dresser who is devoted to MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON (1990) Another world first, with this awe-inspiring film arriving on Blu-ray for the first time ever. Patrick Bergin, Iain Glen, and Richard E. Grant star in this biographical drama, depicting the journey of Richard Francis Burton and John Hanning Speke through the Nile River in the 1850s. Loaded with bonus content, this release features an all-new audio commentary, interviews, and more.

I'm Not Scared

I’M NOT SCARED (2003) This Imprint release is a world first. Making its global debut on Blu-ray, I’m Not Scared is a chilling dramatic thriller from Italy. It’s set in the late 1970s and follows a nine-year-old boy who finds another youngster chained to the ground in a deep hole, presumably left for dead.

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the tyrannical head of the company. With incredible performances, it's essential viewing.

Praised by audiences and critics alike, I’m Not Scared is compelling viewing. The Blu-ray comes loaded with special features, including filmmaker commentary, several brand new interviews, a documentary, and more.

CHILDREN OF HEAVEN (1997) Making its Australian debut on Blu-ray, this beautiful Oscar-nominated film from Iran was described by famed film critic Roger Ebert as “very nearly a perfect film.” It tells the story of a poor brother and sister who dream up a plan to stay out of trouble after one of them loses their pair of school shoes. When

A MAN IN LOVE (1987) Australian actress Greta Scacchi stars alongside Peter Coyote and Jamie Lee Curtis in this scandalous drama about a temperamental movie director who falls for a bit player actress, causing turmoil for both of their families. A Man in Love was featured as the opening film at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for

FACETO FACE (1976) You guessed it! This Swedish psychological drama from legendary director Ingmar Bergman is making its worldwide Blu-ray debut. The film chronicles the profound depression and mental illness of a renowned psychologist (Liv Ullmann) as she teeters on the brink of a nervous breakdown. Described as “mysterious and haunting” by

it becomes too difficult to keep their secret, the brother enters a local running race to win a new pair.

the Palm d'Or in 1987. This beautiful release includes a commentary from Australian film critic Alexandra Heller Nicolas.

The New York Times , Face to Face is captivating viewing. The Blu-ray features an all new audio commentary, and an in-depth video essay.

• The new Imprint range is out on March 29 for a limited time only, while stocks last.

16 FEBRUARY 2024

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