Buffet Froid Blu-ray

Release Year: 1979

Runtime: 93 min

Director: Bertrand Blier

Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Bernard Blier, Jean Carmet, Michel Serrault, Geneviève Page

Studios: Antenne 2, Sara Films

Alphonse Tram is unwittingly involved in several murders despite having no memory of committing the crimes. His confusion lead him to confess to his neighbour, Inspector Morvandieu. Alphonse and Morvandieu become the axis around which murders occur.

Special Features:

4K restoration from the original camera negative

Original mono audio

Audio commentary with film critic Nick Pinkerton (2019)

Bertrand Blier on ‘Buffet froid’ (2003, 25 mins)

The writer-director takes an in-depth look back at his cult film.

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche: Buffet froid (1979, 8 mins)

Extract from the French television programme, featuring Blier and cast members Gérard Depardieu, Bernard Blier, and Jean Carmet discussing the film at the time of its release, alongside other guests.

Edinburgh Film Podcast: ‘Sue Harris on Bertrand Blier’ (2025, 38 mins)

The author of French Film Directors: Bertrand Blier looks at the director’s career.

Original theatrical trailer

Trailer commentary (2024, 5 mins)

Short critical appreciation by filmmaker and film historian Daniel Kremer.

Image gallery

Promotional and publicity materials.

Script gallery

Complete dialogue and continuity script.

New and improved English translation subtitles

Limited edition exclusive 32-page booklet

New writing on the film by Sue Harris, archival interviews with writer-director Bertrand Blier, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits.

Limited edition of 6,000 copies (4,000 4K UHDs and 2,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US

Technical Specifications:

• 4K restoration
• Original mono audio