Born in Flames (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Born in Flames from The Criterion Collection is a one-disc Blu-ray edition of Lizzie Borden’s sci-fi drama. Its listed extras include a 2K digital restoration, director and cast commentary, an earlier Borden documentary, and essays, making this a feature-rich choice for viewers interested in feminist independent cinema and film history.

At a glance

The 2K digital restoration was supervised and approved by director Lizzie Borden, according to the listing.
Special features include an introduction and audio commentary with Borden, cast members and camera crew.
The disc also includes Regrouping (1976), an experimental documentary by Borden.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and essays by Yasmina Price and So Mayer are listed.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial selection of film-related extras accompanies the feature, including commentary, an introduction, a related documentary and essays.
Director-approved restoration and uncompressed mono soundtrack are specified for this edition.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	Sci-Fi, Drama
Format	Blu-ray
Contributor	Lizzie Borden
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 20 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.33:1
Rating	Unrated (Not Rated)
Number of discs	1
Release date	September 16, 2025

Edition features
Restoration	2K digital restoration
Soundtrack	uncompressed monaural soundtrack
Additional film	Regrouping(1976), Borden’s directorial debut, an experimental documentary about a New York City women’s group
Subtitles	English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Essays	Essays by film scholar Yasmina Price and author So Mayer

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 3.21 ounces

What to know before buying

This is an unrated, single-disc Blu-ray with a listed 1.33:1 aspect ratio. The supplied materials do not specify Blu-ray region compatibility or playback requirements.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking a Criterion Blu-ray of Lizzie Borden’s Born in Flames with documentary and commentary extras.
Film students and collectors interested in independent cinema, feminist futurism and supplementary essays.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a 4K UHD edition or confirmed region-free playback. The listing specifies Blu-ray and does not state region compatibility.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate customer ratings are split between five-star and one-star categories, so the overall picture is notably mixed despite the higher share of five-star ratings. The small number of ratings and lack of written feedback do not explain the differing reactions. Buyers choosing this edition for its listed restoration and extras should treat those specifications separately from the uneven rating signal.

Frequently asked questions

What extras are listed with this Blu-ray?

The listing describes an introduction, audio commentary, Regrouping (1976), English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and essays by Yasmina Price and So Mayer.

Is this a 4K edition?

No. The listed format is Blu-ray, with a 2K digital restoration. A 4K UHD disc is not specified.

Does the edition include English subtitles?

Yes. The listing specifies English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

How many discs are included?

The product details list one disc.