Image Entertainment to Release Giuseppe Tornatore's Latest Film

Image Entertainment recently send us information that they will be distributing Giuseppe Tornatore's (Cinema Paradiso)latest film "Baaria" on DVD and Blu-Ray. The film received a Golden Globes nomination in 2010 for Best Foreign Film. "Baaria" is for release on October 18th.

Press Release:

Throughout the 20th century, political and social change in Italy cut a grand, passionate swath across the destinies of its population. And against this fervent backdrop, the saga of one family will became an epic story. On October 18, Image Entertainment releases Baarìa, an unforgettable tale of those tempestuous years and the evolution of one family. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, director of the Oscar® winning Cinema Paradiso, Baarìa has been a Festival favorite, as well as a Golden Globe® nominee for Best Foreign Film in 2010. Featuring a score by Academy Award®-winning composer Ennio Morricone, Baarìa, with special features, will be available on DVD for an MSRP of $27.97 and on Blu-ray for $29.97. This film will also be available on digital download.

Baarìa describes the progress of a young man – as well as that of his country – as Peppino takes work as a shepherd to support his family in the small Sicilian town of Bagheria, nicknamed “Baarìa” by its residents. During the next five decades he experiences a gamut of emotions and awakenings, as he finds the love of his life, is a witness to dramatic political change and intellectual upheaval, and discovers a destiny he could have never imagined.

Special Features include:
Commentary by Giuseppe Tornatore
Behind-the-scenes featurette
Red carpet coverage at the film’s premiere
A conversation with Giuseppe Tornatore by Mario Sesti
Deleted scenes
Photo Gallery
Poster Gallery
Baarìa chronicles Peppino’s life, navigating through years of drama and change as both he and his country grow up. Bringing the past century to life with mesmerizing beauty and cinematic power, Baarìa is an affectionate memoir, a grand spectacle…a rare visual feast!