L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)
L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)

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L'Important C'est d'Aimer (That Most Important Thing Love)

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.

Romy Schneider delivers a César Award-winning performance as a down-on-her-luck actress in L'important c'est d'aimer (That Most Important Thing: Love), Andrzej Żuławski’s “passionate portrait of the dignity – and the indignities – of an actor’s work” (Film Comment).

Forced to earn a living by accepting demeaning roles negotiated by her erratic husband, Nadine Chevalier (Schneider) encounters tabloid photographer Servais (Fabio Testi) on the set of her latest film. Desperate to win her affections, Servais secretly uses money borrowed from a shady associate to bankroll her next project, a production of Richard III with Nadine starring opposite the maniacal German thespian Karl-Heinz Zimmer (Klaus Kinski).

directed by: Andrzej Zulawski
starring: Romy Schneider, Fabio Testi, Jacques Dutronc, Claude Dauphin, Michel Robin, Klaus Kinski
1975 / 113 min / 1.66:1 / French LPCM 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Interview with Andrzej Zulawski
  • Original Trailer
  • Booklet with a new essay by film critic Kat Ellinger
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.678161 / 5 from 87 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Blu-ray release of L'Important C'est d'Aimer features a great film with excellent transfer, outstanding performances, and beautiful packaging. The movie is highly appreciated by customers, and the performances are considered amazing. The release is highly recommendable, and the film is described as one of Zulawski's best works.

Summary topics

  • Release Quality: 24%
  • Packaging Aesthetics: 8%
  • Performance Quality: 15%

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Review highlights

  • "Excellent release, packaging and artwork." — James R.
  • "Unusual Zulawski release, great performances from the leads, weirdo sequences from your boy Klaus Kinski." — Conor T.
  • "Great Film, Great Release Highly Recommend" — Eric P.

Reviews

More Zulawski on Blu-ray!

"Even without the slip, this is essential for any fans of Zulawski. Lucky to have this release. And the standard comes with the booklet so that’s appreciated!"

— Mike K. (5/5)

Another Great Film Movement Release

"Film Movement keep the moment strong with another great disc… The transfer is great, extras plentiful, and the slipcover is awesome. Fabio Testi steps out of his comfort zone and into a very interesting leading role. Highly recommended!"

— Matthew L. (4/5)

Emotional Psychodrama from Zulawski

"Perhaps Andrzej Zulawski's most accessible film, and the one that got him invited back to Poland after being exiled due to Polish censor's reaction to The Devils. However, like all his work, the emotions are dialled to the extreme and the characters' psyches are explored in intimate detail. This reissue with a new slipcover is gorgeous!"

— Adam H. (4/5)

Amazing art house film!

"This one ins very underrated in the director filmography. I loved ever scene. The bonus features were amazing as well!"

— Alex R. (5/5)

Another film by a master

"It's Zulawski, you can't go wrong"

— Dylan B. (4/5)

Always good to have a

"Always good to have a quality release of a Zulawski film."

— Mike S. (4/5)

From the Director of Possession

"Movie: Engaging, and it kept me guessing as to where the story was heading (in a good way). The music is great, although it feels a little on the noise a few times. There's some especially great bits: Klaus Kinski stealing scenes, the set decoration (including a guy with books on every inch of his walls), and even a great "Putting on Clown Makeup" replacement you could grab. Extras: A little light, although the interview (in French) is interesting. Booklet: Good background info/context. Packaging: Looks pretty good, and the slipcover especially is nice."

— Gideon M. (5/5)

Love

"Cool slipcover. Nice film too."

— Justin M. (4/5)

Another great Zulawski film

"Romy Schneider is incredible"

— Michael K. (5/5)

L’Important C’est d’Aimer (Andrzej Żuławski)

"Intense, harrowing, and unforgettable. Romy Schneider’s performance is a masterclass in vulnerability. Żuławski’s direction is fevered and poetic—pain turned operatic. A triumph of emotional cinema in a stunning restoration."

— Thomas L. (5/5)

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