Johann Straub - Simplicius (Blu-ray) female nudity IDENTIKIT (102 mins/1

IDENTIKIT (102 mins/1

THE VAMPIRE LOVERS) and featuring ravishing cinematography by Academy Award™ winner Denys Coop (10 RILLINGTON PLACE

Including:Massenet

Honoring the high melodrama of Pedro Almodóvar and Douglas Sirk

an interview with actor Gildo Di Marco

Johann Straub - Simplicius (Blu-ray) female nudity IDENTIKIT (102 mins/1Operetta in three acts Sung in GermanWorld premiere recordings of Johann Strauss's stage works are rare occurences. Arthaus is delighted ot present a lavishly presented version of Simplicius, never before heard or seen on DVD. The British director David Pountney lets the entertaining tale unfold accompanied by the many spectacular effects for which he has become internationally famous. Monumental props are embellished with skilled, clean cut directing