A higher bitrate in an x264 file means more data per second. This results in smoother movement during fast-paced hunting scenes.
Older rips often look yellowed or washed out. The "better" versions usually have a slight color correction to bring back the lush greens of the Sologne forests.
Often a group tag or a marker for "Widescreen," ensuring the aspect ratio matches the original theatrical or broadcast intent rather than being cropped. Why the 1979 Footage is Significant
The Institut National de l'Audiovisuel often holds high-quality masters of 1970s French broadcasts.
