Wise Blood (Criterion Collection) (DVD, 1979) Brand New Sealed, Widescreen

Description: The Wise Blood Criterion Collection DVD is a special edition of John Huston’s 1979 adaptation of Flannery O’Connor’s Southern Gothic novel. The film stars Brad Dourif as Hazel Motes, a disillusioned World War II veteran who returns to the South and becomes an eccentric street preacher determined to found a “Church Without Christ.” Wise Blood explores themes of faith, redemption, and the search for identity with dark humor and a satirical edge that Huston captures masterfully. The Criterion release offers a meticulously restored digital transfer, preserving the film’s distinct look and feel, and includes an array of special features: •New Digital Restoration: This edition features a carefully restored transfer approved by director of photography Gerry Fisher. •Audio Commentary: An insightful commentary by film scholars, exploring the adaptation process and the film’s thematic depth. •Documentaries and Featurettes: Including a documentary on the making of Wise Blood, which includes interviews with cast, crew, and Flannery O’Connor scholars. •Interview with Michael Fitzgerald: The film’s producer and co-writer discusses adapting O’Connor’s novel and collaborating with Huston. •Rare Archival Footage: Including footage of Huston on set and interviews with the director about his unique approach to Wise Blood. •Essay Booklet: Featuring essays from film critics and literary scholars who analyze the film’s themes, its connection to O’Connor’s work, and its place in Huston’s filmography. This Criterion edition appeals to fans of O’Connor’s work, Huston’s direction, and those who appreciate films that challenge and provoke. The DVD is a rich resource for exploring the complex, often darkly comic world of Wise Blood.

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