Young Torless (Der Junge Trless) (German) (Special Edition)
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At an Austrian boys' boarding school in the early 1900s, shy, intelligent Torless observes the sadistic behavior of his fellow students, doing nothing to help a victimized classmate - until the torture goes too far. Adapted from Robert Musil's acclaimed novel, "Young Torless" launched the New German Cinema movement and garnered the 1966 Cannes Film Festival International Critics' Prize for first-time director Volker Schlondorff.
Director-Approved Special Edition Features:, New, restored digital transfer. 2004 video interview with writer-director Volker Schlondorff in which he talks about the making of the film and reflects upon its impact. Rare presentation of the original score by acclaimed composer Hans Werner Henze ("The Lost Honor Of Katharina Blum," "Swann In Love"), with a video introduction by Volker Schlondorff. New and improved English subtitle translation, Audio Commentary, Director Commentary, Interviews, Original Theatrical Trailer.