This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcoverwas limited to1,000 unitsand issold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

From arthouse to Canuxploitation, Canadian International Pictures (CIP) is devoted to resurrecting vital, distinctive, and overlooked triumphs of Canadian cinema. This label is focused on the countrys original cinematic boom years spanning the 60s, 70s, and 80s occasionally venturing past that period (and the countrys borders) to highlight the films of Canadas most inspired actors and filmmakers.Vinegar Syndromes sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing CIP’s brand new line of home video releases!

Haunted by memories of a recent affair, securities advisor Robert Harrison (The Andromeda Strains Arthur Hill) feels a growing sense of alienation from his wife Myrna (Last Nights Charmion King) and their sons Michael (John Kastner) and Guy (Jon Michaelson). As Michael embraces radical politics and Guy becomes dangerously isolated from his peers, Robert remains largely oblivious, distracted by visions of his recent mistress (Point Blanks Sharon Acker) and other infidelities. As confidence in Robert fades, the family spirals out of control, which paves the way for a shocking, perception-shifting discovery.

The first Canadian film to compete for the Palme dOr at the Cannes Film Festival, this remarkable feature directorial debut from George Kaczender (In Praise of Older Women, Agency) builds on the experiments of Michelangelo Antonioni and Alain Resnais to deliver an impressively modern, unsentimental look at family dysfunction and midlife malaise. The only original screenplay by celebrated novelist Timothy Findley (The Wars), Dont Let the Angels Fall taps into the existential currents of 60s literary icons John Updike (Rabbit, Run) and John Cheever (The Swimmer) to deliver a haunting, evocative, occasionally psychedelic experience.

CIP is proud to present this overlooked Canadian classic in a special edition featuring over two hours of equally assured Kaczender shorts, including the Michael Sarrazin (They Shoot Horses, Dont They?) delinquent gem, Youre No Good.

directed by:George Kaczender
starring:Arthur Hill, Sharon Acker, Charmion King, Jon Michaelson, John Kastner, Michle Magny, Monique Mercure
1969 / 99 min / 1.33:1 / English Mono

Additional info:

• Region Free Blu-ray
• Scanned and restored in 2K from the 35mm interpositive
• Audio commentary featuring actor Jon Michaelson
• Five short films directed by George Kaczender: Ballerina (1964, 28 min.), Phoebe (1964, 28 min.),Youre No Good (1965, 28 min.), Little White Crimes (1966, 28 min.), and The Game (1968, 28 min.)
• Impressions of Expo 67 (1967, 8 min.)
• Bonus short: Toys (1967, 8 min.)
• Booklet featuring a new essay by Sherrill Grace, author of Tiff: A Life of Timothy Findley
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles for all eight films