Farewell Amor (The Criterion Collection) DVD

Farewell Amor from The Criterion Collection is a DVD release of Ekwa Msangi’s feature debut about an Angolan family reuniting in New York after 17 years apart. Its director-approved special-edition extras add commentary, interviews, short films, deleted scenes, and more alongside the feature.

At a glance

The story follows a family separated by Angola’s civil war and reunited in New York after 17 years apart.
The feature is told in three perspective-shifting chapters, presenting the family's differing experiences.
Listed special features include a new audio commentary, actor interviews, three short films, deleted scenes, a trailer, and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
The release description identifies a new 2K master approved by director Ekwa Msangi.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial set of listed extras offers context through filmmaker commentary, cast interviews, short films, and an essay.
Three short films by Msangi include Farewell Meu Amor, described as a prequel to the feature.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.

Cons

DVD format is the specified media, so buyers seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition should choose a different format.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Format and release
Media format	DVD, NTSC
Language	English
Number of discs	1
Release date	June 14, 2022
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Genre	Mystery & Thrillers

Film credits
Director	Msangi, Ekwa
Actors	Jah, Zainab, Lawson, Jayme, Lee, Joie, Mensah, Nana, Mwine, Ntare Guma Mbaho

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in family separation, immigration, and cultural or generational divides.
Criterion Collection collectors looking for a DVD edition with filmmaker and cast extras.
Buyers who value supplementary short films and director-approved commentary.

Less suited to

Shoppers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K version.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the film about?

It follows an Angolan family reuniting in New York after 17 years apart, as they navigate cultural and generational differences.

What extras are listed?

The release description lists an audio commentary, interviews with three actors, three short films by Ekwa Msangi, deleted scenes, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and an essay by scholar Tiana Reid.

Is this a Blu-ray or 4K edition?

No. The listing identifies the media format as DVD, NTSC.

How many discs are listed?

One disc.