The 1994 film is a violent, passionate, and visually stunning epic. For the best viewing experience, securing the version ensures you are watching the highest technical quality available, free from the glitches of earlier digital transfers. It preserves the dark, romantic atmosphere of Chéreau’s masterpiece for modern screens.

Many standard definition DVDs of this film suffer from a washed-out picture or poor subtitle translations. A proper high-bitrate AVC encode in an MKV container allows the viewer to see the intricate costume details (which won an Academy Award nomination) and the director's vision as intended.