A French comedy master whose films went unseen for decades as a result of legal tangles, director-actor Pierre Etaix is a treasure the cinematic world has rediscovered and embraced with relish. His work can be placed on the spectrum of classic physical comedy with that of Jacques Tati and Jerry Lewis, but it also stands alone in its good natured delicacy. These films, influenced by Etaix's experiences as a circus acrobat and clown and by the silent film comedies he adored, are elegantly deadpan, but as an on-screen presence, Etaix radiates warmth. This collection includes all of his films, five features, The Suitor, Yoyo, As Long as You've Got Your Health, Le grand amour, and Land of Milk and Honey -most of them collaborations with the great screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière- and three shorts, Rupture, the Oscar-winning Happy Anniversary, and Feeling Good. Not one of these is anything less than a bracing and witty delight.

DISC 1:
Rupture (1961)
Heureux anniversaire (1962)
Le soupirant (1962)
Yoyo (1965)

DISC 2:
Tant qu'on a la santé (1966)
Le grand amour (1969)
Pays de cocagne (1971)
En pleine forme (2010)

EXTRAS:

- Pierre Etaix, Un destin anime - a documentary film focusing on Pierre Etaix's career and acting technique. Completed by the legendary actor's wife, Odile Etaix, in 2011, the documentary features interviews with his son Marc Etaix, screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière (The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, The Horseman on the Roof), actor Roger Trapp (Yoyo), archival footage with Jerry Lewis, and more. The documentary appears on Disc One. In French and English, with optional English subtitles where necessary. (61 min, 1080p).

- Introductions - some of the films have small video introductions by Pierre Etaix (some of the shorts are grouped together, while the feature films have individual introductions). Each introduction is in French with optional English subtitles. Before each film, there are also text descriptions addressing the restoration work that was carried.

1. Rupture and Happy Anniversary introduction (6 min, 1080p).
2. The Suitor introduction (4 min, 1080p).
3. Yoyo introduction (5 min, 1080p).
4. As Long As You've Got Your Health introduction (4 min, 1080p).
5. Le Grand Amour introduction (7 min, 1080p).
6. Land of Milk and Honey introduction (6 min, 1080p).