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This special limited edition J-card MediaBook slipcase (designed by Adam Maida) is limited to 3,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Note: this release is available to be purchased on its own, or bundled with This Is Cinématographe: A Journal of American Cinema - Winter 2026 (Sold Out)
Taking its name from the Lumière Brothers invention of the same name, Cinématographe is a new sub-label from Vinegar Syndrome that seeks to fill gaps in the canon of American cinema. Offering a mix of auteur driven studio films produced during the New Hollywood era of the late 1960s and 70s all the way through the indie boom of the 1980s and 90s, Cinématographe will explore the wide breadth of American moviemaking, spanning numerous genres and scales of production. Curated and produced by Vinegar Syndrome's Justin LaLiberty, each limited edition release will be housed in a specially designed, cloth-bound, media book with embossed foil titles and custom molded disc trays accompanied by a slipcase featuring newly commissioned art and an individually numbered J-card.
Nick Kaminsky (Kevin Anderson, Sleeping with the Enemy), a young architecture professor, leaves his current home in upstate New York to visit his terminally ill biological mother Lillian (Kim Novak, Vertigo) in small town Illinois. Nick’s college friend Paul (Bill Pullman, Lost Highway) is in the process of preparing to demolish an aging department store building in town that was the site of a violent crime years prior, which Nick intends to study the architecture of before he leaves town. After meeting Paul’s wife Jane (Pamela Gidley, Twin Peaks), who he is immediately attracted to, Nick starts to unravel dark secrets about his past and his family.
A labyrinthine, erotically charged neo-noir from Academy Award nominated writer and director Mike Figgis (Leaving Las Vegas), Liebestraum is a long overlooked entry in American crime cinema of the 1990s. Featuring stunning cinematography from Juan Ruiz Anchía (At Close Range), a tension building score from Figgis himself and bold production design from frequent Figgis collaborator Waldemar Kalinowski (Leaving Las Vegas, Internal Affairs). Cinématographe is proud to present Mike Figgis’s early 90s psychological thriller, in its uncensored director’s cut, in a new 2K restoration from its original negatives for its world blu-ray debut.
directed by: Mike Figgis
starring: Kevin Anderson, Pamela Gidley, Bill Pullman, Kim Novak
1991 / 112 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
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Overall rating: 4.76 / 5 from 50 reviews.
This limited edition release of Liebestraum by Vinegar Syndrome features stunning cinematography and a tension-building score. The packaging is highly praised for its design, and the release includes new audio commentaries, interviews, and text essays, making it a valuable addition for fans of American cinema.
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"When Cinematographe and Neo-Noirs are paired together, it is usually a grand slam. This one is no different. I love the packaging, and I love that I hadn't heard of this movie until they put it out. That is exactly what I was hoping for and love from this label. Thanks so much!"
"Was mesmerized by this, catching an IFC screening decades ago. One of Figgis' most interesting and unique films, which captures a subtly Lynchian atmosphere more successfully than most (the influence now confirmed in the extras). Check out that back cover art! Great extras, incredible transfer. Happy to finally add it to the library."
"Presented in a gorgeous box with booklet. A neo noir thriller with great cinematography. The transfer shows great black and whites and colors."
"Liebestraum is one of those strange, moody thrillers that feels more like a dream than a straightforward mystery. The film slowly pulls you into its atmosphere with haunting visuals, a melancholy tone, and an unsettling sense that something is always slightly off. Bill Pullman gives a quietly compelling performance, and the movie’s mix of noir, romance, and psychological drama makes it feel unique even when the plot gets a little tangled. It’s definitely not for everyone, but if you like eerie early-90s neo-noir films with a hypnotic vibe, it’s worth experiencing."
"For the first hour, this really feels like something David Lynch might’ve dreamt up. Imagine his take on something like DEAD AGAIN (which came out the same year as this movie) and you kinda get what this is. Sort of an erotic thriller, sort of a neo-noir, almost a ghost story? It’s certainly a vibe."
"Buy this Sumptuous looking movie for the giallo lighting that is candy to the eye. This movie has never looked better and is a whole vibe. Pamela Gidley and Bill Pullman are fantastic. Loved the little book let that came with and the case is chef's kiss. If you're thinking about buying - go for it!"
"This is an oddball. It’s aim is higher than its reach, but, as usual, Cinematographé nails the packaging and restoration. Looks gorgeous. One of director Mike Figgis’ early films…utilizing the locations set in Binghamton, NY to full effect."
"Thought it very much like a David Lynch film. Enjoyed it immensely. 4k transfer was a superior effort. Packaging, as always with Vinegar Syndrome, was inspired."
"Strong erotic thriller with a stunning presentation and loaded with special features sure to get a hose ears tingling"
"Went into this blind and enjoyed this early 90s neo-noir. Great release with lots of special features and another top notch restoration!"
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