There is also some scholarly analysis by Annette Insdorf regarding the character of Catherine in the DVD's other audio commentary track, which is in English. But this commentary, which was recorded in 1992, is mostly about production, and the voice heard most often is that of longtime Truffaut collaborator Suzanne Schiffman. There are also remarks by co-writer Jean Gruault and editor Claudine Bouché, which are spoken in English translation by actors. But overall, I didn't find this commentary track as rewarding as the one by Moreau.
Additional bonus materials provided on the DVDs include a 19-minute 2003 French-language video interview with cinematographer Raoul Coutard and a 21-minute 1986 French-language video interview with co-writer Jean Gruault.
On the DVDs there's also a stills gallery containing screenplay notes, script pages, and some of Truffaut's personal correspondence. And packaged with the DVD set, there's a 44-page booklet that has an essay by film scholar John Powers, reprints of Truffaut's writings, and a Pauline Kael review.
Below I've listed all the special features of the "Jules and Jim" Criterion Collection DVD set.
DVD Details:
Release Date: May 31, 2005
Number of Discs: 2
Feature Run Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1), Black-and-White
French Monaural
English Subtitles
Audio Commentary by Truffaut Colleagues and Film Scholar
Audio Commentary by Jeanne Moreau and Truffaut Biographer
Truffaut on Roché: Excerpt From "Bibliothèque de poche"
Excerpts From Documentary "The Key to Jules and Jim"
Excerpt From "Cinéastes de notre temps"
Segment From "L'Invité du dimanche"
Excerpts From Truffaut's First Appearance on American TV
Excerpts From AFI Dialogue on Film Given by Truffaut
Archival Audio Interview of Truffaut
Video Interview With Director of Photography Raoul Coutard
Video Interview With Co-Writer Jean Gruault
Video Conversation Between Two Scholars
Stills Gallery
Theatrical Trailer
44-Page Booklet
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