Press Release Criterion Press Release: The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) (Blu-ray) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

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A riveting character study in the guise of a gritty underworld thriller, Jacques Audiard’s international breakthrough features an explosive performance from Romain Duris as a real-estate broker torn between the dirty dealings of his slumlord father (Niels Arestrup) and his recently rekindled love for classical piano. Can music offer salvation from a life of sin? Winner of eight César Awards, including Best Film, this bold reimagining of the New Hollywood cult classic Fingers showcases Audiard’s gift for balancing breathtaking tension with galvanic human drama.

FILM INFO​

• France
• 2005
• 107 minutes
• Color
• 1.85:1
• French
• Spine #1280
  
  
  
  

  • DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES​

    • High-definition digital master, approved by director Jacques Audiard, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
    • New interview with Audiard
    • Interviews with coscreenwriter Tonino Benacquista and composer Alexandre Desplat
    • Press conference from the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival, featuring members of the cast and crew
    • Deleted scenes featuring commentary by Audiard
    • Rehearsal footage
    • Trailer
    • New English subtitle translation
    • PLUS: An essay by film critic Jonathan Romney
      
      
      New cover by Century
      
      
      September 23, 2025

 

[Ronald Epstein]

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Amazon.com: The Beat That My Heart Skipped (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] : Jacques Audiard: Movies & TV

Amazon.com: The Beat That My Heart Skipped (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] : Jacques Audiard: Movies & TV

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[bujaki]

Title of film is The Beat that My Heart Skipped.

 

[titch]

Although Criterion have Jacques Audiard's inferior Dheepan in the collection, it's great that they are adding both this and Read My Lips - both excellent movies, which previously haven't had English-friendly releases on blu-ray. I'll bet it was Emilia Pérez, which got these on the release list.

 

[B-ROLL]

Although Criterion have Jacques Audiard's inferior Dheepan in the collection, it's great that they are adding both this and Read My Lips - both excellent movies, which previously haven't had English-friendly releases on blu-ray. I'll bet it was Emilia Pérez, which got these on the release list.

Well there was a region B Artificial Eye blu-ray

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[titch]

Well there was a region B Artificial Eye blu-ray View attachment 254510 ...

Ah yes - I missed that one! But seeing as it's out of print now, the Criterion edition will be most welcome.

 

[bujaki]

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A riveting character study in the guise of a gritty underworld thriller, Jacques Audiard’s international breakthrough features an explosive performance from Romain Duris as a real-estate broker torn between the dirty dealings of his slumlord father (Niels Arestrup) and his recently rekindled love for classical piano. Can music offer salvation from a life of sin? Winner of eight César Awards, including Best Film, this bold reimagining of the New Hollywood cult classic Fingers showcases Audiard’s gift for balancing breathtaking tension with galvanic human drama.

FILM INFO​

• France
• 2005
• 107 minutes
• Color
• 1.85:1
• French
• Spine #1280
  
  
  

  • DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES​

    • High-definition digital master, approved by director Jacques Audiard, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
    • New interview with Audiard
    • Interviews with coscreenwriter Tonino Benacquista and composer Alexandre Desplat
    • Press conference from the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival, featuring members of the cast and crew
    • Deleted scenes featuring commentary by Audiard
    • Rehearsal footage
    • Trailer
    • New English subtitle translation
    • PLUS: An essay by film critic Jonathan Romney
      
      
      New cover by Century
      
      
      September 23, 2025

@Ronald Epstein , please correct the title of this film on the thread's header. Thanks.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

@Ronald Epstein , please correct the title of this film on the thread's header. Thanks.

Apologies. Fixed!