Shoah: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Shoah: The Criterion Collection is Claude Lanzmann’s documentary investigation of the Holocaust, presented on Blu-ray. This four-disc special edition lists a 2K restoration, additional films and interviews, plus a new documentary about the film’s production. Its 9 hours and 26 minutes of main-film runtime make it a substantial commitment.

At a glance

A four-Blu-ray director-approved special edition, according to the listing.
Includes three additional films by Claude Lanzmann and interviews related to the film and its production.
The new documentary All I Had Was Nothingness is described as recounting Shoah’s production using previously unreleased footage.
The main film centers on first-person testimonies rather than archival footage, as described in the product information.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$99.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Substantial supplementary material, including three complete additional films and several interviews.
English subtitles are listed for the French-language release.
The new production documentary and printed essays add context beyond the main feature.

Cons

The main feature runs 9 hours and 26 minutes, so viewing requires considerable time.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Film
Genre	Documentary
Director	Claude Lanzmann
Language	French
Subtitles	English
Runtime	9 hours and 26 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.37:1
Rating	NR (Not Rated)

Disc and edition
Format	Blu-ray
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Restoration and soundtrack	2K digital restoration with uncompressed monaural soundtrack

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 9.6 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing describes the four-disc edition and features, but the supplied package inventory is empty. Confirm the selected edition and included materials before purchase. The listed product dimensions of 1 x 1 x 1 inches may not be useful as a reliable measure of the case.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking an extended documentary built around testimony from survivors, former Nazis and other witnesses.
Criterion Collection buyers interested in substantial extras and related films by Claude Lanzmann.
Libraries or film collections looking for a long-form historical documentary with English subtitles.

Less suited to

Viewers looking for a short documentary or a fast-paced, conventional archival-footage presentation.
Buyers who need confirmed package contents before ordering, since no explicit box inventory is supplied.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 287 ratings

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Customer feedback describes Shoah as a powerful, informative historical work, with some viewers saying its testimonies and emotional impact stay with them. Other feedback is less favorable, including a view that the purchase was a waste of money, and value opinions are mixed. Given the listed 9-hour-and-26-minute runtime and testimony-led approach, its length and demanding subject matter are important considerations for prospective viewers.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as an especially affecting and informative historical documentary.
Feedback praises the interviews and says the film can remain with viewers after watching.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback says the purchase was not worth the money.

Mixed feedback

Value opinions are mixed, despite positive reactions to the film's historical importance.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Shoah?

The listed runtime is 9 hours and 26 minutes for the main film.

What extras are listed with this Blu-ray?

The listing describes three additional Claude Lanzmann films, interviews, a conversation, a trailer, printed writings and the new production documentary All I Had Was Nothingness. The package inventory is not provided, so confirm the selected listing's contents.

Does the Blu-ray include English subtitles?

Yes. English subtitles are listed, while the film language is listed as French.

Is this a short Holocaust documentary?

No. The listed main-film runtime is 9 hours and 26 minutes, before considering the supplementary films and extras.