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The Criterion Collection: Eclipse Series 44 — Julien Duvivier in the Thirties (4-DVD Set)

The Criterion Collection’s Eclipse Series 44: Julien Duvivier in the Thirties is a four-disc DVD set of four French films directed by Duvivier. It brings together David Golder, Poil de Carotte, La tête d’un homme, and Un carnet de bal, with English subtitles listed.

At a glance

  • Four Duvivier films span crime drama, a family story, a Maigret mystery, and a tale of rediscovery.
  • All four films feature Harry Baur, with Robert Lynen also listed among the contributors.
  • English subtitles are listed for the French-language set.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Four films offer a compact survey of Duvivier’s work in 1930s French cinema.
  • The titles cover contrasting genres and stories rather than a single-film release.
  • Four discs and a stated total runtime make the collection’s scope clear.

Cons

  • The listed format is DVD, not Blu-ray.
  • The listed presentation is black and white and full screen, which may not suit buyers seeking color or widescreen presentation.

Technical specifications

12 specifications
Disc and playback details
FormatBlack & White, Box set, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
LanguageFrench
SubtitlesEnglish
Number of discs4
Runtime6 hours and 47 minutes
MPAA ratingUnrated (Not Rated)
Films and credits
Included filmsDAVID GOLDER / POIL DE CAROTTE / LA TÊTE D UN HOMME / UN CARNET DE BAL
DirectorJulien Duvivier
ContributorsHarry Baur, Julien Duvivier, Marie Bell, Robert Lynen
Release and dimensions
Release dateNovember 3, 2015
Dimensions and listed weight0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 9.92 ounces
Item model number35221446

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers exploring Julien Duvivier’s 1930s films and French cinema history.
  • Collectors who want these four films together on DVD with English subtitles.
  • Fans of Harry Baur and classic film adaptations.

Less suited to

  • Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray edition, color presentation, or widescreen format.
  • Viewers who require a rating beyond the listing’s unrated designation.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 25 ratings
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  • 1 star9%9%

Aggregate ratings lean strongly toward five stars, but a smaller one-star share indicates that experiences are not uniformly positive. Without customer comments, the ratings do not establish what viewers liked or disliked. They offer limited guidance beyond suggesting generally favorable but mixed reception for this four-film DVD set.

Frequently asked questions

Which films are included?

The set lists David Golder, Poil de Carotte, La tête d’un homme, and Un carnet de bal.

Are English subtitles included?

English subtitles are listed. The spoken language is listed as French.

How many discs and how much runtime are listed?

The listing specifies four discs and a total runtime of 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Is this a Blu-ray release?

No. The product title identifies it as DVD, and the listed format includes NTSC.

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