Louis Malle’s ‘Elevator to the Gallows’ Set for 70th Anniversary 4K Release as Jean-Jacques Beineix’s ‘Betty Blue’ Hits Big Screen After 35 Years
French giant Gaumont is launching a new 4K restoration of Louis Malle’s 1958 classic crime thriller “Elevator to the Gallows,” starring Jeanne Moreau.
Variety reports: French giant Gaumont is launching a new 4K restoration of Louis Malle’s 1958 classic crime thriller “Elevator to the Gallows,” starring Jeanne Moreau.
The special edition is being released in celebration of this year’s 70th anniversary of the French New Wave, the upcoming 70th anniversary of the film in 2028 and, in the same year,.
This entertainment story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Louis Malle, Gallows’ Set and Jean-Jacques Beineix.
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