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Diamonds of the Night (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Diamonds of the Night from The Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray release of Jan Nemec’s feature about two boys escaping a concentration-camp transport and fleeing into the woods. Its listed runtime is 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a concise choice for viewers interested in Czech New Wave cinema.

At a glance

  • Jan Nemec’s debut follows two boys who escape from a concentration-camp transport and flee into the woods.
  • Adapted from a novel by Arnost Lustig.
  • One-disc widescreen Blu-ray release with a listed runtime of 1 hour and 7 minutes.
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Reference price: $39.95

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • A short runtime suits viewers seeking a feature-length film that can fit into a limited viewing window.
  • The supplied synopsis clearly identifies its historical premise and literary adaptation.

Technical specifications

10 specifications
Film and disc
FormatWidescreen
Runtime1 hour and 7 minutes
Number of discs1
Release dateApril 16, 2019
StudioCriterion Collection
Credits and language
DirectorJan Nemec
ContributorsAntonín Kumbera, Jan Nemec, Ladislav Jánsky
ActorsAntonín Kumbera, Ladislav Jánsky
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.21 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers exploring Jan Nemec and Czech New Wave cinema.
  • Collectors seeking this title in The Criterion Collection on Blu-ray.
  • Viewers interested in a film adapted from Arnost Lustig’s novel.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 15 ratings
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The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings but no written customer feedback. The ratings lean strongly toward five stars, with some three-star ratings in the smaller sample, but they do not explain why viewers responded as they did. They offer only limited guidance about whether this film’s subject and brief runtime suit your preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Diamonds of the Night about?

The supplied synopsis describes two boys escaping from a concentration-camp transport and fleeing into the woods.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

How many discs are listed?

The listing specifies 1 disc.

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