French films celebrated in Renoir Boxset

An irresistible collection of seven films makes up the Jean Renoir Boxset (Optimum, €55.99), from the anti-war classic Le Grande Illusion to Le Marseille, La Bete Humaine, Le Dejeuner sur L’Herbe, La Caporal Epingle, Elenea et les Hommes, Le Testament Du Docteur Cordelier.

Renoir’s films are marked by great charm and a preoccupation with the human condition.

There are documentaries with three of the films, plus two interesting Renoir shorts.

Drama

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