A Hauntingly Surreal Collection Arrives on Blu-Ray – the Worlds of Lucile Hadžihalilović June 30, 2026

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THE WORLDS OF LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ
4-Disc Blu-ray Box Set + Book
Pre-Order Now – Releases June 30, 2026

Severin Films, in partnership with Yellow Veil Pictures, presents THE WORLDS OF LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ, a four-disc collection showcasing the acclaimed work of the French-Bosnian filmmaker. The set includes her four features: INNOCENCE, EVOLUTION, EARWIG, and THE ICE TOWER, along with more than four hours of special features and a 60-page companion book featuring new essays.

This release is currently available for pre-order, with a wide North American release date of June 30, 2026. Orders containing this item are expected to ship around or before that date.

The collection offers a comprehensive look at Hadžihalilović’s filmography, known for its surreal, poetic storytelling and recurring themes of transformation, identity, and the intersection of tenderness and unease. Two of the films included are North American Blu-ray premieres.

Collection Details:
4-Disc Blu-ray Set
Over 4 Hours of Special Features
60-Page Companion Book with essays by Saffron Maeve, Alison Taylor, and Stephen Thrower
Region A

Disc 1: INNOCENCE
Lucile Hadžihalilović’s debut feature centers on a secluded boarding school where young girls navigate a world shaped by ritual, mystery, and quiet tension. The film explores themes of youth and transformation through a dreamlike lens.

Special Features
Introduction by Lucile Hadžihalilović
Short Film DE NATURA with introduction
Short Film NECTAR with introduction
Innocence Explained by Zoé Auclair
Video Essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Q&A at the IFC Center
Trailer

Disc Specs
Runtime: 122 mins
Audio: French DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

Disc 2: EVOLUTION
Hadžihalilović’s second feature follows a young boy uncovering a mysterious and unsettling reality beneath the surface of his isolated environment. The film blends minimalist storytelling with elements of body horror and transformation.

Special Features
Introduction by Lucile Hadžihalilović
Discussion with cinematographer Manu Dacosse
Interview with co-writer Alanté Kavaïté
Trailer

Disc Specs
Runtime: 81 mins
Audio: French DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

Disc 3: EARWIG
This English-language feature explores themes of isolation, care, and control through a surreal narrative centered on a man and the child in his care. Adapted from the novel by Brian Catling, the film presents a restrained and atmospheric approach to storytelling.

Special Features
Introduction by Lucile Hadžihalilović
Interview with Lucile Hadžihalilović
Interview with co-writer Geoff Cox
Interview with cinematographer Jonathan Ricquebourg
Trailer

Disc Specs
Runtime: 114 mins
Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English Closed Captions
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

Disc 4: THE ICE TOWER
Reuniting with Marion Cotillard, Hadžihalilović’s fourth feature is a meta-fantasy inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. The film blends elements of reality and fantasy in a visually distinct narrative.

Special Features
Introduction by Lucile Hadžihalilović
Interview with cinematographer Jonathan Ricquebourg
Interview with Lucile Hadžihalilović by Beatrice Loayaza
Two Q&As at the IFC Center
Video Essay by Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
Trailer

Disc Specs
Runtime: 117 mins
Audio: French and English DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1

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Price: $70.00 (Pre-Order Discount)
Region: A

Severin Films’ 20th Anniversary releases continue with this collection, bringing together the complete feature work of Lucile Hadžihalilović in a single edition for the first time on Blu-ray in North America.

Pre-orders are available now through the Severin Films webstore.