Tar [DVD] [Standard]

Tar (with DVD) [Blu-ray]

10 of the world's greatest directors were commissioned to creat short pieces based on the world's greatest opera music. Erotic, demented, funny, poignant, extravagant, and outrageous, the result is breathtaking and totally unique. Directed by Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, Bill Bryden, Jean-Luc Godard, Derek Jarman, Franc Roddam, Nicolas Roeg, Ken Russell, Charles Sturridge, and Julien Temple. Starring John Hurt, Tilda Swinton, Bridget Fonda, Theresa Russell, Buck Henry, Beverly D'Angelo, Anita Morris.

In the 17th century, reclusive composer Jean de Saint-Colombe (Jean-Pierre Marielle) turned away the young Marin Marais (Guillaume Depardieu), who'd come seeking an apprenticeship. The old man's daughter and protégé Madeleine (Anne Brochet) opted to share her father's teachings... and an ill-starred relationship would set the course of their lives. Alain Corneau's drama, co-scripted with novelist Pascal Quignard, co-stars Gérard Depardieu as the elder Marais. 115 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English; audio commentary; featurettes; theatrical trailer. In French with English subtitles.