Saint Omer: The Criterion Collection DVD

Saint Omer from The Criterion Collection is a DVD release of Alice Diop’s courtroom drama about a novelist attending the trial of a Senegalese woman accused of killing her infant daughter. Its listed extras include interviews and conversations with Diop, alongside an essay by critic Jennifer Padjemi.

At a glance

A courtroom drama written and directed by Alice Diop, following a novelist attending a trial in Saint-Omer, France.
The listed special edition features include a new 2K digital master, interviews, conversations, a trailer, and a critic’s essay.
The story explores mother-daughter bonds, immigrant alienation, and postcolonial trauma.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The special-edition feature list offers several director-focused extras, including new and archival interviews and two conversations.
A single-disc DVD format and stated runtime make the physical release easy to assess for buyers choosing a standard-definition edition.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, so buyers seeking a Blu-ray or 4K disc should choose another format.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Disc and playback
Format	DVD, NTSC
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 40 minutes
Language	English

Film and release
Genre	Action Adventure
Contributor	Various
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	March 26, 2024

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.59 x 7.55 x 5.3 inches; 2.88 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing labels the genre “Action Adventure,” while its plot description presents a courtroom drama. Check the selected format and playback compatibility if those details are important to your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Alice Diop’s courtroom drama and its themes of family, immigration, and postcolonial experience.
Criterion Collection buyers looking for a DVD with interviews, filmmaker conversations, a trailer, and an essay.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition.
Viewers looking for a straightforward action-adventure film, based on the listing’s genre label.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What film does this DVD contain?

The listing describes Saint Omer, a courtroom drama by writer-director Alice Diop about a novelist attending the trial of a Senegalese woman accused of murdering her infant daughter.

What special features are listed?

The listing names a new 2K digital master, new and archival interviews with Alice Diop, conversations between Diop and Hélène Frappat and between Diop and Dee Rees, a trailer, a new English subtitle translation, and an essay by Jennifer Padjemi.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Is this a Blu-ray edition?

No. The product title and format details identify it as a DVD, NTSC release.