The Valley (Obscured by Clouds) on DVD and Blu-ray [read more]
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The Valley (Obscured by Clouds), the striking second feature from Barbet Schroeder (Barfly, Reversal of Fortune, Single White Female), is released by the BFI in a Dual Format Edition (DVD and Blu-ray) on 14 February. The film explores the limits of experience as it journeys into the great unknown accompanied by Pink Floyd’s wondrous soundtrack, later released as the album Obscured By Clouds.
When Viviane (Bulle Ogier), a chic diplomat’s wife, meets an intriguing adventurer (Michael Gothard) and his hippy friends in the wilds of Papua New Guinea, different worlds collide. The group, led by enigmatic visionary Gaetan (Jean-Pierre Kalfon), convince Viviane to join their expedition in search of a mysterious uncharted Valley.
Previously unreleased in the UK, the film has additional special features including three documentary shorts directed by Barbet Schroeder about aspects of the lives of the tribes of Papua New Guinea and a new director-approved ‘optical effect’ digitally-restored optional ending.
