A mysterious kidnapping of a corrupt banker by a shadowy crime fighter (American magician Channing Pollock) spins out into a thrillingly complex web of deceptions. Combining stylish sixties modernisms with silent-cinema touches and even a few unexpected sci-fi accents.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1963. Re-make of the 1916 motion picture written by Arthur Bernède and Louis Feuillade. Special features: Francine Bergé (2012 interview with the actor); Jacques Champreux (2007 interview with the cowriter); Franju le Visionnaire (50 min. documentary on the director and his films, originally broadcast on September 2, 1998, as part of the French television series Cinéma de notre temps); Le grand Méliès (1952 short, biographical film about the cinematic illusionist Georges Méliès); Hôtel des Invalides (1951 short antiwar documentary, narrated by actor Michel Simon, music by composer Maurice Jarre, images by cinematographer Marcel Fradetal). Essay by critic Geoffrey O'Brien. French collection.

Disc 1. Feature -- Disc 2. Special features.