The Criterion Collection announced today that “Pierrot le fou” and “The Complete Monterey Pop Festival” will be released September 22, as part of the company’s ongoing Blu-ray Disc releases.
Pierrot le fou specs include 1080p video and PCM mono audio with bonus materials ranging in scope. Everything from audio commentary to a booklet featuring a new essay by critic Richard Brody. Other supplements include: “A Pierrot Primer”, a new video program with audio commentary by filmmaker Jean-Pierre Gorin; “Godard, l’amour, la poésie”, a fifty-minute French documentary about director Jean-Luc Godard and his work and marriage with Karina; Archival interview excerpts with Godard, Karina, and actor Jean-Paul Belmondo; and a Theatrical trailer.
The Complete Monterey Pop Festival specs include 1080p video and multi channel soundtracks. Bonus supplements include: Two hours of performances not included in the original film; audio commentary by producers Lou Adler and D.A. Pennebaker; new video interview with Lou Adler and D.A. Pennebaker; audio interviews with producer John Phillips, publicist Derek Taylor, and performers Cass Elliot and David Crosby; photo essay by photographer Elaine Mayes; original theatrical trailer and much more.
