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F for Fake (The Criterion Collection) DVD

F for Fake from The Criterion Collection is Orson Welles’s essay-film about art, forgery, and the boundary between truth and illusion. This two-disc DVD edition is listed as widescreen and includes an hour-long feature on Welles’s unfinished projects and a video interview with Peter Bogdanovich.

At a glance

Welles’s film explores deception and artistic fakery through a deliberately self-conscious documentary style.
The listing describes two special features: a video interview with Peter Bogdanovich and Orson Welles: One-Man Band, an hour-long look at unfinished projects.
The title is listed in widescreen at a 1.66:1 aspect ratio.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs and listed supplemental material offer more than the feature film alone.
English subtitles are listed, alongside English-language audio.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Special Edition, Widescreen
Number of discs	2
Aspect ratio	1.66:1
Genre	Special Interests

Film and languages
Director	Orson Welles
Runtime	1 hour and 25 minutes
Language	English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Unqualified
Subtitles	English
MPAA rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Release date	April 26, 2005
Studio	Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	7.5 x 5.25 x 0.75 inches; 3.84 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent: runtime is given as 1 hour and 25 minutes in the product details but 87 minutes in the description. The description also lists English subtitles, while another language field says English, French, Spanish. Confirm the edition's language and runtime details if these affect your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Orson Welles, documentary essays, and films about art and deception.
Criterion Collection DVD buyers who want listed supplementary material about Welles’s unfinished work.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition.
Viewers who prefer a consistently paced narrative film, since customer feedback reports mixed engagement.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 146 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars2%2%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback praises the film’s cinematography, intellectual content, and Welles’s filmmaking, with some describing it as engaging and distinctive. Engagement is mixed, however, and some viewers say they lose interest partway through. That difference may matter for buyers expecting a conventional documentary, since the listing describes a free-form film essay. Aggregate ratings are mostly favorable overall, but do not establish that every viewer will find its approach compelling.

Positive themes

Customers praise the cinematography and intellectual content.
Some feedback highlights Welles’s talent and surrealistic approach.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on engagement is mixed, with some finding the film entertaining and others losing interest halfway through.

Frequently asked questions

What extra features are listed?

The description lists a video interview with Peter Bogdanovich and Orson Welles: One-Man Band, an hour-long investigation of Welles’s unfinished projects.

How long is the film?

The product details say 1 hour and 25 minutes, while the description says 87 minutes. The listing is inconsistent on runtime.

What languages and subtitles are listed?

English subtitles are listed. The product details specify English audio, while another language field lists English, French, and Spanish, so language availability is unclear.

Is this a Blu-ray edition?

No. The supplied title and format identify this edition as DVD.