Simon Killer

Details

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

Established in 2000 and based in New York City, IFC Films is a leading U.S. distributor of independent film. Its unique distribution model makes independent films available to a national audience by releasing them in theaters as well as on VOD. Partnered with OCN Distribution, IFC will release new titles on home video and revisit past favorites in brand new editions, with many making their HD physical media debuts. 

A heartbroken American on a soul-searching trip to Paris finds his buried secrets clawing their way to the surface in this neo-noir thriller from writer/director Antonio Campos (Afterschool). Lovelorn in the aftermath of a recent break-up with his longtime girlfriend, American college graduate Simon (Brady Corbet) wanders the streets of Paris aimlessly, and drifts into a sex parlor where he encounters mysterious prostitute Victoria (Mati Diop). His emotions suddenly reawakened, Simon hatches a plan to blackmail one of her wealthy clients -- a crime that has some unexpected repercussions for all involved.

directed by: Antonio Campos
starring: Brady Corbet, Mati Diop
2012 / 105 min / 2.35:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1

Additional info:

• Region A Blu-ray
• Newly recorded audio commentary with Co-Writer / Director Antonio Campos and Co-Writer / Star Brady Corbet
• Video Conversation with Co-Writer / Director Antonio Campos and Co-Writer / Star Brady Corbet
• The Case of the Curious Camera - interview with Antonio Campos on the aesthetics of Simon Killer
• The Last 15 - Antonio Campos' 2007 short film
• Behind the scenes and rehearsal footage
• Sundance Alumni Spotlight - interview with Antonio Campos, Sean Durkin and Josh Mond
• Original theatrical trailer
• Booklet with new writing by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
• English SDH subtitles