Black Girl (The Criterion Collection) DVD

Black Girl (The Criterion Collection) is Ousmane Sembène’s 1966 feature debut, presented here on DVD. This edition lists a 4K digital restoration alongside interviews, a short film, and other supplements, while the disc format remains DVD.

At a glance

A drama about a young Senegalese woman who moves from Senegal to France to work for a wealthy family, framed as a critique of colonialism.
The listing describes a new 4K restoration, plus interviews and Sembène’s short film “Borom sarret.”
The listed medium is DVD, NTSC, with English subtitles.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed extras give viewers several ways to explore the director and the film’s historical and political context.
The film’s short 59-minute runtime may suit viewers looking for a compact feature.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, not a Blu-ray or 4K UHD disc, despite the listing’s 4K restoration claim.

Technical specifications

18 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	Drama
Format	DVD, NTSC
Runtime	59 minutes
Number of discs	1
Director	Ousmane Sembène
Actors	M'Bissine Thérèse Diop
Contributors	M'Bissine Thérèse Diop, Ousmane Sembène
Language	English
Dubbed	French
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	January 24, 2017

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

Edition features
Restoration	New 4K digital restoration
Additional material	"Borom sarret", Sembène's debut short film
Interviews	New interviews with actor M’Bissine Thérèse Diop and scholars Manthia Diawara and Samba Gadjigo
Documentary	Documentary about Sembène by Diawara and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Other listed extras	And more

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The 4K restoration describes the source restoration, not the DVD’s playback resolution. The listed language is English, while French is listed as dubbed and English as subtitles. The supplied edition feature list is not fully consistent across sections, so check the selected listing for the complete extras and subtitle details.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in African cinema, postcolonial themes, and Ousmane Sembène’s early work.
Criterion Collection buyers who want this film on DVD and value accompanying interviews and contextual material.

Less suited to

Buyers who specifically require a Blu-ray or 4K UHD copy.
Viewers seeking a longer feature or a film rated for a general audience, as the listed rating is NR.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K disc?

No. The listing identifies the format as DVD, NTSC. Its 4K claim refers to a digital restoration, not a 4K UHD disc.

What supplemental material is listed?

The edition features include a restoration, the short film “Borom sarret,” interviews, and a documentary. Another description also lists a 1966 broadcast excerpt, a trailer, an English subtitle translation, and an essay, so confirm extras with the selected listing.

What language and subtitle details are given?

The product details list English as the language, French as dubbed, and English subtitles.