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Canadian International Pictures

Dream Life

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 Stars (46 Reviews)
$27.99
$27.99 $39.98
Edition Type: Limited Edition Slipcover
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After starting a new job at a local film production company, free spirit Isabelle (Deaf to the City’s Liliane Lemaître-Auger) meets animator Virginie (Jesus of Montreal’s Véronique Le Flaguais) and the two become fast friends. Over the course of a freewheeling, sun-dappled Montreal summer, the pair deepen their bond through a shared exploration of art, ambition, and desire.

The first feature film directed by a woman in Quebec, Mireille Dansereau's fleet-footed and generous debut moves effortlessly between filmmaking styles and tones with the boundless energy of a young director in love with the medium. A pathbreaking portrait of female friendship and interiority, Dream Life is one of the highlights of ’70s Canadian cinema and a vibrant hidden gem primed for rediscovery.

Details

Director(s): Mireille Dansereau

Starring: Liliane Lemaître-Auger, Véronique Le Flaguais, Jean-François Guité, Guy Foucault, Marc Messier

Release Year: 1972

Runtime: 95 min

Aspect Ratio(s): 1.66:1

Language(s): FRA- French

Sound: DTS-HD MA 2.0

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray

Disc Info: Region A Blu-ray

Packaging Artist(s): Dylan Haley

Genre: Drama

SKU: CIP-017 SLIP

Bonus Content
  • A Feminine Point of View (2023, 22 min.) – New interview with director Mireille Dansereau
  • The Early Years (2023, 23 min.) – Dansereau reflects on her early shorts and documentaries
  • Three of Dansereau’s early films: One Day (1967, 11 min.), Compromise (1968, 26 min.), and Forum (1969, 58 min.)
  • Markets of London (1996, 24 min.) – Dansereau short shot in 1969 and completed 27 years later
  • Trailer for Dansereau’s Deaf to the City (1987)
  • Theatrical re-release trailer for Dream Life
  • Booklet featuring a conversation between Dansereau and film journalist A. Ibrányi-Kiss
  • Reversible cover artwork
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Label Bio

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!
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4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • AT
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dreaming of Another Life

    I really liked Dream Life. It is quiet and understated, but there is something about the way it captures that feeling of wanting your life to be somewhere else that really worked for me. The film never pushes too hard for emotion, and I appreciated how much it leaves you to simply spend time with its characters and figure them out for yourself. There is a sadness running through it, but also a warmth that stopped it from ever feeling miserable. Another Kani release that reminded me why I enjoy following the label, as they keep introducing me to films I probably would never have stumbled across on my own.

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Interesting

    Can't quite put a finger on how I felt about this one.

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    Jon B.
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    8 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    French New Wave via Quebec

    Excellent, necessary release from CIP of a low-key Canadian masterpiece. Beautifully restored. Highly recommended for anyone who likes French New Wave films. Also love the collage-style slipcover from Dylan Haley.

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  • MK
    Marcus K.
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    9 months ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    CIP is one of the great partner labels

    Wonderful Canadian oddity from the good folks over Canadian International Pictures. A light hearted surreal comedy ala Daisies with great extra features.

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Enjoyable

    Very enjoyable.

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