Toto The Hero

Second Sight is delighted to announce the long awaited release of the multi-award winning world cinema classic Toto The Hero. It will be released for the first time ever on DVD on 15 May 2006.

Former circus performer Jaco Van Dormael’s first feature proved a sweeping hit at film festivals and box office alike, garnering the prestigious Camera D’Or at Cannes Film Festival and a BAFTA nomination.

Convinced that a nursery fire lead to them being mixed up as babies, Thomas has been consumed with jealous hatred for his wealthy and successful neighbour Alfred, the man he believes stole the life that should have been his. And now, an old man, he reflects on the past, the tragedies of his own life and his thoughts turn to vengeance.

The film switches between the three ages of Thomas: the youngster (Thomas Godet), the adult (Jo De Backer) and the bitter old man (Michel Bouquet). The song Boum by famed French singer Charles Trenet continually recurs as an anthem to his nostalgia.

Skilfully cutting between past and present, comedy and tragedy, Van Dormael’s poignant, dream-like film has been hailed as a true original.

Extras include 52 minute ‘making of’.

Title: Toto The Hero

Release Date: 15 May 2006

RRP: £19.99

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Monsieur Hire

This stylish psychological drama from one of France’s most acclaimed directors, Patrice Leconte, will be released for the first time ever on DVD courtesy of Second Sight on 15 May 2006.

Starring Sandrine Bonnairre (La Ceremonie) one of the most esteemed actresses in her homeland and Michel Blanc, (Tenue De Soiree) one of France’s most popular and prolific funny men, who has also turned his hand to acting and directing with great aplomb.

A young girl is found murdered and the police are led to the reclusive Monsieur Hire (Blanc). Living a mundane existence his greatest pleasure is to watch Alice (Bonnaire) who lives in the opposite apartment. One night she catches sight of his pallid face at the window, illuminated momentarily by a flash of lightning. Her initial fear gives way to seemingly seductive intentions as they are drawn into each other”s lives.

Patrice Leconte’s highly acclaimed film is an enigmatic tale of love and obsession played with haunting subtlety.

With such films as The Hairdresser's Husband and The Girl On the Bridge, Leconte has built a reputation as one of the most respected and versatile French directors.

Title: Monsiur Hire

Release Date: 15 May 2006
RRP: £19.99

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THE GAME – SPECIAL EDITION DVD

“Extremely stylish”
The Times

Universal Pictures is delighted to announce the release of the Special Edition of David Fincher’s stylish psychological thriller The Game.

Available on DVD from 8 May 2006 this Special Edition DVD includes:

* Alternate ending
* Director’s Commentary
* 30 mins On Location Footage
* CGI Test Footage

Starring Michael Douglas (Wonder Boys, Falling Down) alongside Sean Penn (Mystic River, 21 Grams) and Deborah Kara Unger (Crash, White Noise).

Nicholas Van Orton (Douglas), a wealthy San Francisco investment banker, appears to have everything a man could desire - huge house, expensive clothes, executive car.

On his 48th birthday, however, his younger brother Conrad (Penn) buys him an invite to take part in an exclusive, elaborate live-action game - a game which soon turns into Van Orton’s worst nightmare. Thrown into a world where the line between reality and fiction is dangerously blurred Van Orton loses the one thing most important to him - his ability to be in control.

From the visionary director David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7en), The Game is a grippingly dark and imaginative thriller played out against a sinister backdrop of dim and dirty city streets.

“Clever and unsettling…those who dare to play will enjoy the intriguing ride.”

The Mirror

Title: The Game Special Edition Release Date: 8 May 2006
RRP (recommended retail price): £15.99