
Product guide
The Soft Skin — Criterion Collection DVD
Criterion Collection: The Soft Skin is a drama directed by François Truffaut, presented here as a DVD with widescreen and subtitled format details. Its story follows a married literary scholar’s affair and the mounting anxiety around it.
At a glance
- A tense drama about infidelity, with the story becoming increasingly anxious as the affair develops.
- The listing describes a widescreen, NTSC presentation with English subtitles.
- Single-disc release with a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Truffaut directs a character-driven drama centered on a literary scholar and a stewardess.
- English subtitles are listed, alongside widescreen presentation.
Technical specifications
13 specifications| Title | The Soft Skin |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | François Truffaut |
| Cast | Françoise Dorléac, Jean Desailly, Nelly Benedetti |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 57 minutes |
| MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media format | Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Release date | March 17, 2015 |
| Studio | Criterion Collection (Direct) |
| Dimensions listed | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.04 ounces |
|---|
| Item model number | 32873207 |
|---|
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers seeking François Truffaut and French New Wave drama.
- Collectors looking for a single-disc Criterion Collection DVD.
Less suited to
- Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray edition.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
72% 72% - 4 stars
8% 8% - 3 stars
7% 7% - 2 stars
6% 6% - 1 star
7% 7%
The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no written review summary. Ratings lean favorable overall, though a smaller share falls in the middle and lower star categories. That gives only a broad signal about audience reception and does not explain viewers’ reasons or assess this DVD’s presentation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the runtime of The Soft Skin?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
Are English subtitles listed?
Yes. English is listed as the subtitle language.
How many discs are included?
The listing specifies 1 disc.
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