Jean Renoir Collection

With work spanning more than four decades, Jean Renoir - the son of impressionist painter Auguste - is widely regarded as one of the greatest French directors. Seven of his films are contained on this seven-disc collection released by Optimum Home Entertainment, including classics La Bete Humaine and La Grand Illusion.

We've taken this opportunity to take a look at some of the work on this excellent box set.

La Grande Illusion - Reviewed by Amber Wilkinson
French prisoners in the First World War plot a series of escapes.

La Bete Humaine - Reviewed by Angus Wolfe Murray
Murder and illicit passion on the railways.

Elena Et Les Hommes - Reviewed by Marnie
A Polish princess tries to persuade a lovestruck general to carry out a coup in 1880s France.

Le Dejeuner Sur L'Herbe - Reviewed by Angus Wolfe Murray
A famous scientist falls victim to nature’s seductive charms.

Also included in the collection are La Marseillaise, La Caporal Epingle and Le Testament Du Docteur Cordelia.