Radiance Films releases a new Blu-ray of Los golfos (1959) in September 2025, directed by Carlos Saura and produced by Pere Portabella (Films 59). This restored version reinstates footage previously cut by Francoist censorship, following a research and recovery effort led by Filmoteca Española in collaboration with Films 59.
Restoration
4K restoration (2024) by Filmoteca Española at the Digital and Electronic Systems laboratory, sourced from the 35 mm camera negative, 35 mm release prints and intermediate photochemical elements. Supervised by Javier Rellán and Patricia Uceda. Funding by ICAA/Spanish Ministry of Culture.
Limited Edition Extras
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Introduction by Esteve Riambau (2025, 22’).
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Interview with Ehsan Khoshbakht on the film, its influences and makers (2025, 17’).
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Censored scenes, presented with censorship-board notes and remarks by Carlos Saura (2025, 13’).
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Two early Saura shorts: La llamada (1955, 7’) and La tarde del domingo (1957, 34’).
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Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Vincent Wild.
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Booklet featuring new writing by Mar Diestro-Dópido, reprints of archival documents (including committee notes on the script) and a detailed restoration breakdown.
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Region ABC. Also available in the US/Canada via partner retailers.
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