Criterion is including in its June releases the 1963 drama “The Leopard”. This movie will be featured on blu-ray and will be available to you starting 29th of June.
The movie is based in Sicily and events that unfold are set in the 19th Century wherein democracy is slowly paving its way through and replacing aristocracy as the Prince tries to save grace. But, will he be able to fight back and suppress the revolt as it slowly seems to be gaining more momentum?
Some specials on the disc include:
- A booklet featuring an essay by film historian Michael Wood
- Original theatrical trailers and newsreels
- A Dying Breed: The Making of The Leopard, an hour-long documentary featuring interviews with Claudia Cardinale, screenwriter Suso Ceccho D’Amico, Rotunno, filmmaker Sydney Pollack, and many others
- Audio commentary by film scholar Peter Cowie
- Video interview with professor Millicent Marcus on the history behind The Leopard
- Video interview with producer Goffredo Lombardo
- Stills gallery of rare behind-the-scenes production photos
