The Conformist Blu-Ray   Arrow Films

At the peak of his creative powers the 29 year old Bernardo Bertolucci eschewed the influence of his mentor, Jean-Luc Godard and partnered up with famed cinematographer Vittorio Storaro to develop his own style for one of the most visually dazzling and intriguing films of all time. Told in a non linear structure that would go on to influence The Godfather Part II (not the only influence on Coppola’s film), the story begins in Rome, 1938. Marcello (Jean-Louis Trintignant) is a young fascist who takes on the job of assassinating his former professor who has fled to Paris. With his girlfriend (Stefania Sandrelli) in tow he meets the professor and his young wife (Dominique Sanda) where complications arise. A thriller as well as a character study and investigation of Italian politics, Bertolucci’s Oscar-nominated adaptation of Alberto Moravia’s novel (an adaptation Moravia greatly admired) has gone on to influence filmmakers such as Paul Schrader, Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann and remains one of the great triumphs of world cinema.

Special Features
HD Restoration Supervised By Director Of Photography Vittorio Storaro In The Original 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio, Original Mono 2.0 Audio, Audio Commentary With Italian Cinema Expert David Forgacs, Feature Length Documentary 'Bernardo Bertolucci: Reflections On Cinema' Directed By Sandro Lai On Bertolucci's Career With On-Set Archive Material And Interviews, Reversible Sleeve Featuring Original And Newly Commissioned Artwork, A Comprehensive Booklet Featuring Brand New Writing On The Film By Critic Michael Atkinson, A Re-Printed Interview With Bernardo Bertolucci From 1971 And Bertolucci’s Thoughts On Filmmaking, Illustrated With Original Stills