Experience the gripping intensity of Luc Besson’s action thriller classic NIKITA, available for the first time in stunning 4K, in this definitive and strictly limited edition 3-disc SteelBook.

STUDIOCANAL and GAUMONT announce a superb brand-new restoration, supervised by Luc Besson himself, of the must-see classic thriller about a vicious street punk turned sexy, sophisticated and lethally dangerous assassin. Starring Anne Parillaud (Innocent Blood), Jeanne Moreau (BAFTA-winner for Viva Maria!) and Jean Reno (star of Besson’s Leon), the beautifully designed collectable 4K SteelBook also includes a Blu-ray, as well as a whole disc of new bonus material and interviews.

Written and directed by Besson (The Fifth Element), and produced by Gaumont, the film was a smash hit that spawned an American remake, a TV series, not to mention numerous imitations, and turned Parillaud (who won the César Award for Best Actress) into an iconic cult action heroine.

With a mesmerising score by longtime Besson collaborator Éric Serra (The Big Blue), and stunningly shot by Thierry Arbogast (Cannes Technical Grand Prize winner for The Fifth Element), NIKITA was described by Roger Ebert as a “smart, hard-edged, psycho-romantic thriller.” Packed with jaw-dropping set pieces and ferocious gunplay, it’s breathless, brilliant offbeat action cinema.

SYNOPSIS
Rescued from death row by a top-secret agency, Nikita is slowly transformed from a cop-killing junkie into a cold-blooded bombshell with a licence to kill. But when she begins the deadliest mission of her career, only to fall for a man who knows nothing of her true identity, Nikita discovers that in the dark and ruthless world of espionage, the greatest casualty of all… is true love.

NIKITA is available to buy on 4K from 23rd September 2024, and available to pre-order.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
• At the heart of Nikita – Making Of
• Nikita Tour
• Interview with actress Anne Parillaud
• Interview with actor Tchéky Karyo
• Interview with actor Jean-Hugues Anglade
• Interview with assistant director Christophe Vassort
• Interview with restoration supervisor André Labbouz

Certificate: 18
Running Time: 117 mins approx.
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About STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company)
STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and series, operating in all major European markets - France, United Kingdom & Ireland, Germany, Poland, Spain, and Benelux - as well as in Australia, in New Zealand and in the United States. It finances, produces, and distributes 80 films per year. It owns the largest catalogue in Europe and one of the most prestigious in the world, boasting around 9 000 titles from 60 countries, spanning 100 years of film history. Close to 25 million euros has been invested into the 4K restoration of nearly 1 000 classic feature films over the past 5 years. In addition, STUDIOCANAL also produces almost 20 series each year and operates at an international level by globally distributing its scripted productions and CANAL+ Originals (2,000 hours of current and library content in distribution). All productions take place directly through STUDIOCANAL entities or with its award-winning network of 14 production companies in Europe and in the United States: BAMBU PRODUCCIONES (SP), BIRDIE PICTURES (UK), DINGIE (NETH), LAILAPS FILMS (GER), OPUS TV (POL), RED PRODUCTION COMPANY (UK), SAM PRODUCTIONS (DEN), STRONG FILM & TELEVISION (UK), STUDIOCANAL ORIGINAL (FR), STUDIOCANAL SERIES (GER), SUNNY MARCH TV (UK), THE PICTURE COMPANY (US), URBAN MYTH FILMS (UK), 2E BUREAU (FR).
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About GAUMONT
Gaumont is the first film company in the world, celebrating nearly 130 years of history and innovation. With offices in Paris, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Köln, and Rome, Gaumont remains an industry leader, producing and distributing high-quality TV programming and films.

The Gaumont library encompasses over 1,500 iconic titles, including The Untouchable, Narcos, Monsieur Gangster, Barbarians, The Fifth Element, Stillwater, Lost illusions, 81⁄2, Lupin, Blood Coast, The Art of Crime and In Her Car.

Gaumont proudly embraces its eclecticism, inspiring film and series lovers across generations. Specializing in producing local stories with global appeal, Gaumont’s current slate includes talent- driven, diverse, and distinctive titles (films, series, animation) across multiple languages for theaters and the world’s leading global streaming platforms and channels.
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