--- product_id: 17157446 title: "The French Lieutenant's Woman [Blu-ray]" brand: "meryl streepjeremy ironskarel reisz" price: "VT10591" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/17157446-the-french-lieutenants-woman-blu-ray store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # International release High-definition visuals Blu-ray format The French Lieutenant's Woman [Blu-ray] **Brand:** meryl streepjeremy ironskarel reisz **Price:** VT10591 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎬 Relive the romance, own the legacy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The French Lieutenant's Woman [Blu-ray] by meryl streepjeremy ironskarel reisz - **How much does it cost?** VT10591 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/17157446-the-french-lieutenants-woman-blu-ray) ## Best For - meryl streepjeremy ironskarel reisz enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted meryl streepjeremy ironskarel reisz brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unmatched Clarity:** Immerse yourself in breathtaking 1080p resolution. - • **Collector's Edition:** A must-have for any film aficionado's library. - • **Bonus Content Galore:** Delve deeper with exclusive behind-the-scenes features. - • **Cinematic Masterpiece:** Experience the stunning adaptation of John Fowles' novel. - • **Timeless Storytelling:** Witness a narrative that transcends generations. ## Overview The French Lieutenant's Woman on Blu-ray presents a visually stunning adaptation of the classic novel, featuring high-definition quality, exclusive bonus content, and a timeless story that captivates audiences. Perfect for collectors and cinephiles alike. ## Description The French Lieutenant's Woman [Blu-ray] ## Images ![The French Lieutenant's Woman [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iLUYo-z7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN" IS ANOTHER STUNNING BLU-RAY PRESENTATION FROM CRITERION *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015* When John Fowles' epic romantic novel, "The French Lieutenant's Woman" was first published many of Hollywood's leading directors at the time(Fred Zinnemann, Richard Lester and Mike Nichols) all tried and failed to adapt it's complicated narrative to the big screen. It took the combined talents of director Karel Reisz and screenwriter Harold Pinter to finally figure out the film's structure and the results have certainly stood the test of time in the nearly thirty-five years since the film's release in 1981. Criterion has now brought "The French Lieutenant's Woman" to Blu-ray and the results are simply stunning. According to the liner notes from the enclosed booklet: "This new digital transfer was created in 2K resolution from the original camera negative. Thousands of instances of dirt, debris, scratches, and splices were manually removed" and anyone viewing the film now will be impressed(bitrate: 27.50). The story is complicated and involves parallel narratives, both a modern contemporary(25%) and Victorian(75%) stories but due to the expert direction of Karel Reisz and superb editing from John Bloom never gets tiring and holds the viewers attention throughout. As photographed by the great cinematographer Freddie Francis, this is where this new Blu-ray really impresses with bright and rich colors that are a marvel to behold. Both interiors and exteriors have a richness and depth that dazzles the eye. Costumes(both period and modern), set designs, and the overall art direction is very vivid and will not disappoint. 19th Century Dorset has never looked more impressive under the lens of Freddie Francis. The famous shot of Meryl Streep looking back at Jeremy Irons for the first time at the end of a jetty is still one of the greatest images ever put on film and is still powerful now as it was in theaters in 1981. The Audio(LPCM 1.1 English) has been improved also. Again from the liner notes: "The original monaural soundtrack was remastered at 24-bit from the 35 mm magnetic tracks. Clicks, thumps, hiss, hum and crackle were manually removed." Director Reisz gets sterling performances out of his cast with acting honors going to the two leads, Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons who play their dual roles quite effectively. Streep, who was only 31, has never looked more beautiful and richly deserved her Oscar nomination(one of 19!) for her stunning performance. She is especially effective in the Victorian story(as Sarah) with a performance that is in stark contrast to her one(as Anna) in the modern story. Although having two parallel stories in a film might be unconventional and even confusing to some viewers, overall the film succeeds on all levels and is a triumph for all concerned. "The French Lieutenant's Woman" is 123 minutes(Aspect Ratio: 1.85.1) and only contains the following subtitle: English SDH. Special features included new 2015 interviews with Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, editor John Bloom and film composer Carl Davis. There is also an interview with film scholar Ian Christie and a 1981 TV interview with director Karel Reisz, novelist John Fowles and screenwriter Harold Pinter. The Blu-ray disc itself is housed in Criterion's standard transparent case. "The French Lieutenant's Woman" is an outstanding film and Criterion's new Blu-ray presentation should please a whole new generation of film scholars and viewers alike. It comes very highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's all about the hair *by L***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016* I saw this again recently for probably the 8th time in 35 years. When it was first released in 1981, I was enthralled with it, not too strong a word. Perhaps I over-identified with the Victorian Sarah, the poor outcast, the scorned and hopeless woman. One's perspective certainly can change over the years. I have now realized that the key to understanding this movie is in the hairstyles.The cinematography here is amazing as others have mentioned, a feast for the eyes if you don't try too hard to figure out the characters. In essence, the Victorian Charles is a typical man of his age, rather repressed, and he has always followed social conventions. And so he arrives at an age where he realizes it is time to marry, and casting about for the nearest suitable female, he finds Ernestina.Charles has apparently had little or no experience with the bottom 90% of the social pyramid and not much experience with emotional intensity or passion. When he meets Sarah, something in her sparks the flame, symbolized by her masses of unruly, sexy red hair (a wig) tumbling about her shoulders, just inviting a roll in the hay. In contrast, we see Ernestina with an almost ridiculous looking and contrived hairstyle, so elaborate and difficult to maintain as to preclude any possibility of sex.The modern day story of Mike and Anna offers an unusual parallel. Although Anna has quite a lot in common psychologically with her Victorian counterpart, she wears a very businesslike, no-nonsense hairstyle that lets us know she is all about the convenience of the moment. She enjoys Mike superficially, but isn't interested in taking the relationship any further. That is obvious from her facial expressions and body language. She uses Mike for sex with no emotional investment whatsoever, just like Victorian men of their day used prostitutes. Her husband, David, who just happens to be French, apparently does not want to know what she is doing. He is a very peripheral character with a tiny role. We learn nothing of their relationship, it's left a mystery for a reason. Mike doesn't seem to pick up on her lack of investment. Is he as clueless about relationships as Charles? Anna succeeds in avoiding ever discussing their future, and in the final scene, we see Mike alone on the set, the red wig left behind on a stand. He calls out despairingly to "Sarah", as Anna drives away.Interesting film, a chick flick, of course. The depiction of Victorian mores is quite good. Thirty five years later, the relationships and characters don't seem quite as believable or compelling, but it holds up fairly well. Just don't ask "why". Love means never having to explain yourself, or your hair. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Art imitates life imitates art... *by F***L on Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2020* This is one of my all-time go-to tear jerkers. There's so much intensity, pathos, wild and barely in-control emotion in these performances by Streep and Irons. The parallel stories are just so skillfully interwoven you can smell, hear, feel the atmosphere of both stories. I first saw this many years ago, and the powerful fierceness of feelings surging through these performances still shines through. The soft expressiveness of Streep's gaze when she meets Irons for the first time on the jetty sets the scene and stamps the movie with an unmistakable sense of longing, loss, and of being misunderstood. The cinematography is rich and evocative, and every scene reads like a painting. Take time to follow each story and compare both carefully. This is an unforgettable story that I plan to revisit again and again. I can't recommend this highly enough! A personal favorite. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/17157446-the-french-lieutenants-woman-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/17157446-the-french-lieutenants-woman-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*