Federico Fellini's Roma — Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Federico Fellini's Roma from the Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray presentation of Fellini's impressionistic portrait of Rome, pairing memories of his youth with scenes of the city during the film crew's visit. This special edition lists a digital restoration, an uncompressed monaural soundtrack and several interviews and archival extras.

At a glance

The film combines autobiographical recollections with an impressionistic view of contemporary Rome.
Special features include commentary, deleted scenes, two interviews, archive images, a trailer and an essay.
The edition lists a high-definition digital restoration and an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial set of listed extras offers commentary, interviews, deleted scenes, archival images and an essay alongside the film.
The listed English subtitles and English-language presentation details support viewers seeking English-language options.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Film and disc
Format	Widescreen
Runtime	2 hours
Disc count	1
Rating	R (Restricted)
Director	Federico Fellini
Contributors	Federico Fellini, Peter Gonzales
Language	English
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	December 13, 2016

Package dimensions
Dimensions and weight listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces

Edition features
Restoration and soundtrack	New high-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
Special features	Audio commentary featuring Frank Burke, author of Fellini s Films; Deleted scenes; New interview with filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino on the lasting influence of director Federico Fellini; New interview with Italian poet and Fellini friend Valerio Magrelli; Images from the Felliniana archive of collector Don Young; Trailer; New English subtitle translation; PLUS: An essay by film scholar David Forgacs

What to know before buying

The listing describes this as a Blu-ray with a high-definition restoration, not a 4K UHD edition. The disc is listed with a monaural soundtrack and English subtitles.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Federico Fellini and Criterion Collection viewers interested in an impressionistic, city-focused film.
Collectors seeking a Blu-ray with commentary, interviews, deleted scenes and archival material.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD edition or a multichannel soundtrack.

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Frequently asked questions

What extras are listed for this edition?

The listing names an audio commentary, deleted scenes, interviews with Paolo Sorrentino and Valerio Magrelli, archive images, a trailer and an essay.

What audio and subtitle details are specified?

The edition lists an uncompressed monaural soundtrack and a new English subtitle translation. The details also identify English as the subtitle language.

Is this a 4K UHD release?

No. The supplied title identifies it as a Blu-ray, and the edition description refers to a high-definition digital restoration.