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This special limited edition slipcover is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

From arthouse to Canuxploitation, Canadian International Pictures (CIP) is devoted to resurrecting vital, distinctive, and overlooked triumphs of Canadian cinema. This label is focused on the country’s original cinematic boom years – spanning the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s – occasionally venturing past that period (and the country’s borders) to highlight the films of Canada’s most inspired actors and filmmakers. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing CIP's brand new line of home video releases!

50th anniversary special edition

Following the shocking kidnapping of two prominent political figures in October 1970, Canada’s federal government invokes the War Measures Act, an extreme law that strips citizens of their most fundamental human rights. Over the course of several weeks, 450 unsuspecting Québécois are abruptly ripped from their families and imprisoned without formal charges or explanations. Told through the eyes of five prisoners subjected to abuse and humiliation that borders on torture, Orders is an unsettling and unforgettable immersion in one of the most dystopian chapters in Canadian history.

The sophomore narrative feature from master cinematographer and filmmaker Michel Brault (a formative influence on director Denis Villeneuve), this unflinching prison drama explores the most egregious injustices perpetrated during the historic October Crisis. Drawn from extensive testimonials and told in the cinéma direct language Brault helped pioneer, Orders is a masterpiece of Québécois cinema that delivers a vision no less infuriating and impactful half a century after it won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival.

directed by: Michel Brault
starring: Hélène Loiselle, Jean Lapointe, Guy Provost, Claude Gauthier, Louise Forestier
1974 / 108 min / 1.66:1 / French DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Scanned and restored from the 35mm original camera negative by Éléphant - mémoire du cinéma québécois with sections from the 35mm internegative and interpositive
  • New audio commentary featuring filmmaker/professor Frédérick Pelletier and author/professor Gabrielle Tremblay
  • Images of Immediacy (2024, 25 min.) – New interview with author/professor André Loiselle
  • Love at First Sight (2024, 17 min.) – New interview with sound recordist Serge Beauchemin
  • A Peaceful Nation: The Road to October 1970 (2024, 18 min.) – New interview with film historian/professor Sylvain Garel
  • Filming the FLQ (2024, 17 min.) – Garel on felquism in cinema
  • In the Shadow of Kafka (2024, 18 min.) – New interview with author/professor Angelos Koutsourakis
  • The October Crisis: 50 Years On-Screen (2020, 13 min.) – Interviews with filmmaker Mathieu Denis, actress Louise Forestier, actor Claude Gauthier, and filmmaker Félix Rose
  • Michel Brault Lives Again at Cannes Classics (2015, 13 min.) – Interviews with director Michel Brault, actors Claude Gauthier, and Jean Lapointe
  • On Screen! (2008, 48 min.) – Documentary about the making of Orders
  • Les raquetteurs (1958, 15 min.) – Groundbreaking documentary short co-directed by Brault and Gilles Groulx
  • Trailers for four films directed or co-directed by Brault: Pour la suite du monde (1963), Between the Sea and Fresh Water (1967), Acadia Acadia?!? (1971), and Orders (1974)
  • Booklet featuring a new essay by filmmaker Denis Côté
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.796296 / 5 from 54 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Orders, a special limited edition slipcover from Canadian International Pictures, is a highly acclaimed film capturing a dystopian chapter in Canadian history. It has been praised for its powerful storytelling and exceptional cinematography, making it a must-have for film enthusiasts.

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  • Critical Acclaim (37%): A substantial number of customers stated that this film is great and one of the best Canadian films ever.
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Review highlights

  • "Never thought this french canadian classic would finally get such a beautiful release." — Simon B.
  • "A stunning film depicting a dark period in Canadian history." — Stacey S.
  • "Excellent movie and a great set of extras on the disc." — Trevor Z.

Reviews

Excellent

"A quiet and deliberate film that is nonetheless riveting. A wonderful companion to Action. I love that the packaging is entirely bilingual, including the essay in the booklet. Very appropriate."

— David R. (5/5)

When Protest Becomes a Threat

"Orders is a powerful piece of Canadian documentary filmmaking. What struck me most is how calmly it observes something so disturbing, with ordinary people being arrested and detained during the October Crisis simply because the authorities decided they might be a problem. There is no need to sensationalize any of it because the stories are unsettling enough on their own. I found it fascinating as a piece of Canadian history, but also rather sobering in the way fear can so quickly be used to justify taking away people’s rights. Another excellent CIP release and exactly the sort of film I probably would never have encountered without the label."

— Antonio T. (5/5)

One of the best films I've seen

"I had never seen or heard of this film and knew extremely little about the circumstances it chronicles. This is a masterwork of filmmaking. The way the camera moves is entrancing and haunting. The performances are incredible. Calling this a "mockumentary" might give the wrong impression, but it employs a documentary aesthetic, including interviews with the characters a la The Office or Modern Family. But this is a drama from start to finish. There is no levity; in fact it's genuinely one of the scariest films I've ever seen. Despite being very much of the 70s in terms of hair, cars, clothes, etc. it also feels timeless or completely out of time. Just a magnificent film. Includes an abundance of extras. It has fantastic video and audio quality."

— Tyler L. (5/5)

An important piece of Canadian history that demands more attention!

"For my full detailed review of Orders, see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K Consider this film proof that The Trudeau Family has always been a problematic entity in Canadian politricks. I viewed this film on the Orders Canadian International Pictures Blu-ray Limited Edition physical media released through Vinegar Syndrome and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the generic releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces."

— Michael B. (5/5)

Awesome release!!

"Pretty cool to have movie from Quebec history in extraordinary quality. Thanks to Elephant and Canadian International Pictures."

— Philippe D. (5/5)

Gripping Canadian Classic

"A lovely slipcover, a great transfer."

— james s. (5/5)

Orders

"Pair this one with Crisis: The October Crisis."

— Samuel L. (5/5)

Great

"As a Canadian, it's a part of events from a different POV"

— Matthew R. (4/5)

Orders

"Powerful film. 5 stars!"

— Adam K. (5/5)

Canadian Deep Cut

"Exactly the kind of forgotten movie I hope boutique labels keep rescuing."

— Chris T. (5/5)

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