La Belle et La Bête

Jean Cocteau’s much-loved gothic fairytale is a landmark feat of cinematic fantasy. A beautiful young woman Belle makes the ultimate sacrifice when she takes her father's place as the prisoner of a mysterious beast, who wishes first to kill and then to marry her. He falls in love and sets out to win Belle's heart, while her scheming family plot to exploit his wealth through his love for her. 

This is the much-copied original, from Disney to Phantom of the Opera they all owe a debt, but the original is a grand and lavish love story in which master filmmaker Jean Cocteau conjures spectacular visions of enchantment, desire and death. Rediscover the most beautiful fairy tale, the greatest love story, and the perfect family film.

"One of the most magical of all films", Roger Ebert

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