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DVD release???

posted 13 years ago by phasmatrope
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I had heard years ago that this was a pretty powerful film, and have been curious to see it since; however I have no record of any sort of DVD release here (or even VHS, for that matter...). Not only that but I live in Los Angeles, a pretty major city, and none of the specialty video stores around here seem to carry it (which you'd figure--or at least hope for--considering that this is supposed to be the heart of the darn film industry; granted, I realize that this is not an American release and there's obviously a lot of great films that we and other countries may not get the privilege of seeing due to limited international distribution and all, but still...).

So I'm wondering: how were YOU guys able to see it? Were you just among the lucky few who were able to catch it in a Canadian theater upon its original release?? Why has it remained so under-the-radar, and in limited release??

Really wish I could find a copy online, at the very least...

[–] saphique 12 years ago

:) I'm from Québec, where it was filmed, and I have my copy (for university studies). You can view the complete film online at Canada ONF website, probably as the original title : Mourir à tue-tête, instand of Scream from silence. There are no subtitles, though.

Wait. It seems that it was removed from the director's list. Here is the original link.
http://www.onf.ca/explorer-tous-les-cineastes/anne_claire-poirier
Chances are it will be updated again.
I think it was too harsh to be free online.
It's the most devastating movie I have seen.

[–] phasmatrope 12 years ago

Thank you for the link!! TBT, I actually learned that the amazing Scarecrow Video in Seattle (near the Canadian border, so maybe someone crossed over, bought a copy, and brought it back) has a copy for rent as well... so maybe some enterprising/crafty/opportunistic sort will rent and share it, who knows. Still, I am just surprised as to why a film that affected people so strongly would be so hard to track down-- you'd figure curiosity alone would create more of a demand (for better or for worse...).