To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Oscar-winning film, Studiocanal will be releasing a brand new 4k restoration of “Darling” on the 16th of June under its Vintage Classics banner, available to pre-order now via Amazon, and in selected cinemas from the 30th of May.

Shining a caustic spotlight on 60s movers-and-shakers, as well as satirical takes on the jet-set and rich, “Darling” captures London at the height of the Swinging Sixties. Starring Julie Christie as the ambitious model Diana Scott, the stylish film, with a soundtrack by Johnny Dankworth, follows her pursuit of fame, a subject that still resonates in our celebrity-obsessed culture today.

Directed by John Schlesinger (nominated for Best Director), the 1965 film (nominated for Best Picture) stars Julie Christie (who won Best Actress for her performance in the film) with Dirk Bogarde & Laurence Harvey.

Frederic Raphael won the Oscar for Best Story & Screenplay, and Julie Harris won Best Costume Design.

The film secured BAFTA wins for Julie Christie, Dirk Bogarde and Frederic Raphael as well as Ray Simm for Best British Art Direction.

The film premiered at the Moscow Film Festival on the 15th of July 1965 ahead of opening in American cinemas from the 3rd of August after which “Darling” held a Gala Premiere at the Plaza Cinema in London on the 16th of September 1965.

For the restoration to mark the upcoming 60th anniversary, the film was scanned in 4k using the best 35mm film elements available after which digital restorers spent over 350 hours to repair imperfections.

The release is packed full of special features including Sofia Coppola discussing the film, an interview with Oscar winner Frederic Raphael, a look at Julie Harris’ Oscar-winning costume design, excerpts from an interview with the director John Schlesinger, as well as image galleries of Behind-the-scenes stills and costumes.