I must admit to being even more impressed by the included extras than by the film itself. While you won't find any extensive making of materials or even an audio commentary track, the material that is included is very informative and for anyone who viewed this film, it should be fascinating to fully explore. Regardless of one's opinion on the movie itself, the director will make you interested in his thought process behind putting it all together. In the Interview with Director Stephane Brize, an unseen interviewer questions many of his stylistic and content choices made in the film. Brize answers these questions with grace and surprising honesty. I learned a lot about the history of how the film came into existence, and what specifically inspired its creation and how this relates to his motivation. The book the film is based upon is also discussed in relation to the differences between the two versions and the author's response to the screenplay. If you ever were annoyed by a director who wasn't willing to say he had some regrets, you won't find that kind of man on display here. We learn what he is proud of and what he may have regretted doing with the editing and narrative force of the film, and it gave me a greater appreciation for the work put into Mademoiselle Chambon. Some interesting facts about the success of the film are also shared. Another good extra is a re-edited and compiled series of deleted scenes the director wanted to rearrange and mix together into a sort of "short film". It's not really sound in narrative, but in the context of viewing the film and this bonus it does give a better grasp on some of the ideas he had considered pursing as a filmmaker. This extra has a special introduction by film critic Stephane Goudet. Lastly, to round up the extras we get some stills from the film that can be clicked through, the theatrical trailer and a handful of trailers for other Lorber Films releases.

Neil Lumbard is a lifelong fan of cinema. He aspires to make movies and has written two screenplays on spec. He loves writing, and currently does in Texas.