I have no idea of why the region 1 DVD comes without English subtitles. I'm sorry, but you simply miss out on so many goodies by not having a region free DVD player. Since my husband is Norwegian, and I lived for several years in Europe, then later moved to the US, we found it natural to have the equipment to allow for us to enjoy our joint DVD collection. (We also invested in a US VCR that can play Euro tapes).
Neither me or my husband understand French. But this film made such a tremendous impact on him more than 20 years ago. So I ordered the film from Amazon UK - in region 2 format. And it has allowed for us to enjoy this truly breathtaking feat! And the extras (an interview with the director) was also subtitled.
Another marvel that can't be found over here is Michel Ocelot's fantastic silhouette animation Princes et Princesses, also subtitled in English. Go to http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0229664/ And several more. Unfortunately many great movies w/ English subtitles in region 2 can't be purchased through amazon UK, France or Germany. You will have to trace up other DVD sale sources to find some of these gems.
Alas.
Neither me or my husband understand French. But this film made such a tremendous impact on him more than 20 years ago. So I ordered the film from Amazon UK - in region 2 format. And it has allowed for us to enjoy this truly breathtaking feat! And the extras (an interview with the director) was also subtitled.
Another marvel that can't be found over here is Michel Ocelot's fantastic silhouette animation Princes et Princesses, also subtitled in English. Go to http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0229664/ And several more. Unfortunately many great movies w/ English subtitles in region 2 can't be purchased through amazon UK, France or Germany. You will have to trace up other DVD sale sources to find some of these gems.
Alas.