Boutique: To Preserve and Collect chronicles the recent burgeoning Blu-ray collectible renaissance and the rising number of specialty distribution labels worldwide, creating an increased demand for long-lost cinema obscurities to classic cinematic landmarks. In addition, these companies endeavor to rescue and restore films, bringing back to the forefront underappreciated artists and overlooked and forgotten works to the masses.
Featuring interviews with filmmakers and the stars of the films, alongside the company representatives lovinglyrescuing, restoring, and releasing the work, plus those historians who gloriously provide commentary tracks andextras packaged with the releases, as well as fans, collectors, and industry experts. Boutique: To Preserve and Collect is a joyous documentary love letter to cinephilia.
FILM DETAILS
Title: Boutique: To Preserve and Collect
Genre: Arts | Cinema
Language: English
Year of production: 2024
Country of production: Canada
Director: Ry Levey
Ry Levey is a 20+ year film industry professional who has publicized and or distributed over 100 Feature films, including award winning documentaries like Emmy Award winner MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE, Oscar nominated THE INVISIBLE WAR, and films by documentary legends Frederick Wiseman and Steve James, Tony winning and Oscar nominated filmmaker/Theatre icon Julie Taymor and 2 time Oscar winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. His documentary feature directorial debut, OUT IN THE RING was the recipient of 4 Intl. film festival awards.
Producer: Cheryl Staurulakis
VISUAL FEEL
Festivals
Official Selection Sitges 2024
Official Selection Frigh Fest 2024