Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (Criterion Collection)

Stunning photography and hauntingly sensual imagery highlight this unusual Czech tale about a teenage girl's journey into womanhood. After receiving a pair of magic earrings, young Valerie embarks on a mystical adventure of sexual discovery that involves vampires, a disfigured bishop, and a bizarre travelling carnival. Jaroslava Schallerová, Josef Abrhám, Karel Engel star. 76 min. Standard; Soundtrack: Czech Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; bonus shorts "Uncle" (1959), "Footprints" (1960), "The Hall of Lost Steps" (1960); interviews. In Czech with English subtitles.