It has always seemed odd to me that Breakfast at Tiffany’s is regarded as a romance. The film, written by legendary scribe Truman Capote, seems to have less to do with human relationships and more to do with science fiction. For those who’ve forgotten, a return visit is worthwhile, now possible due to the film’s re-release on DVD, neatly wrapped in an Audrey Hepburn-themed pack (other titles include Sabrina and Roman Holiday).

Consider the surreal elements this feature packs: there’s the unusual non-chemistry between Hepburn and leading man George Peppard, who appear strangely unsuited; there’s Mickey Rooney’s gawd-awful (not to mention insanely racially insensitive) portrayal of an Asian landlord; and the film’s astonishing finale, one of the wackiest narrative closures in romcom history. But my favourite bit of Breakfast at Tiffany’s trivia surrounds Henry Mancini’s landmark score. Knowing that Hepburn only possessed a limited vocal range, the composer wrote “Moon River” with that in mind. The limitation didn’t prove much of a setback, given that song’s longevity. And for all of the film’s strangeness, one can’t deny its influence. Without it, Sex and the City would never have transpired.

One beef with this set: Hepburn became most famous for light froth like the films included here, but she did have acting chops. Check out The Children’s Hour (1961), in which she and Shirley MacLaine play beleaguered teachers at a private girls’ school, falsely accused of having a lesbian affair. Director William Wyler makes clear nods to McCarthyism, then in full swing, and Hepburn is superb in her role. —Matthew Hays