Weekend (#622)

This sensual, remarkably observed, beautifully acted wonder is the breakout feature from British writer-director-editor Andrew Haigh. Rarely has a film been as honest about sexualityin both depiction and discussionas this tale of a one-night stand that develops into a weekend-long idyll for two very different young men (exciting screen newcomers Tom Cullen and Chris New) in the English Midlands. Its an emotionally naked film thats at once an invaluable snapshot of the complexities of contemporary gay living and a universally resonant portrait of a love affair.

DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

High-definition digital master, approved by director Andrew Haigh and director of photography Ula Pontikos, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition

New program featuring interviews with Haigh, Pontikos, producer Tristan Goligher, and actors Tom Cullen and Chris New

New interview with Haigh on the films sex scenes

On-set video footage shot by New and others

Two scenes from Cullen and News audition

Video essay on the films set photographers, Oisn Share and Colin Quinn

Cahuenga Blvd. (2003) and Five Miles Out (2009), two short films by Haigh

Trailer

English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Dennis Lim