DIVA (1981) – 4K and Blu-ray Release Coming October from STUDIOCANAL
Jean-Jacques Beineix's Diva, the film that ignited a foreign language film renaissance in the UK, returns in a stunning new 4K and Blu-ray edition this October.
Released as part of STUDIOCANAL's Vintage World Cinema line, this modern French classic is restored from the original 35mm negative, preserving its iconic visual style and atmospheric score.
The story follows Jules (Frédéric Andréi), a Parisian postman obsessed with opera who secretly records a rare live performance by American diva Cynthia Hawkins (Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez). When the bootleg tape is mistaken for evidence linking the chief of police to a criminal vice ring, Jules finds himself hunted by two ruthless killers, sparking a stylish chase through the Paris underground.
Diva marked Beineix’s directorial debut and launched the Cinéma du look movement of the 1980s. Adapted from Daniel Odier’s crime novel written under the pseudonym Delacorta, the film blends noir tension, romantic fantasy, and visual flair. This restored edition features a 4K scan by TransPerfect Media, with full restoration work overseen by STUDIOCANAL and supported by the CNC.
A landmark in French cinema, Diva remains a haunting meditation on beauty, obsession, and art.
FAQs
When will Diva be released on 4K and Blu-ray?
Diva will be released in the UK on October 6 by StudioCanal UK as part of their Vintage World Cinema line.
What is the source of the restoration?
The new 4K restoration was created from the original 35mm camera and sound negatives. The film was scanned, graded, and cleaned by TransPerfect Media with support from the CNC.
What is the film based on?
The film is adapted from the 1979 novel Diva by Daniel Odier, writing under the pseudonym Delacorta.
What languages and subtitle options are included?
The film is presented in French with optional English subtitles.
What special features are included on the Blu-ray and 4K release?
- New 4K restoration from the original camera negative
- Blue as DIVA: Memories of a Cult Film featurette
- About the Film by Denis Parent
- French audio with English subtitles
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