Hiroshima mon amour (Criterion Collection) DVD, Model 2508

Criterion Collection Model: Hiroshima mon amour is a drama directed by Alain Resnais, presented here as a one-disc release with a listed 4K digital restoration and special features. The listing identifies the video format as full screen and NTSC, so buyers seeking a widescreen or high-definition disc should check the selected edition carefully.

At a glance

The film follows a French actress and a Japanese architect whose brief affair in postwar Hiroshima brings their memories of love and suffering into focus.
The listing describes a 4K digital restoration and includes a film-historian audio commentary, interviews and a restoration program.
One disc is listed, with a 90-minute runtime.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The restoration and supplementary features give film enthusiasts more than the feature alone, according to the listing.
The listed commentary, interviews and restoration program provide several kinds of contextual material.

Cons

The listing specifies full-screen NTSC media, which may not suit buyers seeking a widescreen or high-definition disc.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Film and edition
Genre	Drama
Director	Alain Resnais
Cast	Eiji Okada, Emmanuelle Riva
Listed media format	Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
Runtime	1 hour and 30 minutes
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)
Disc count	1
Release date	July 14, 2015
Studio	Criterion Collection (Direct)
Model number	2508

Audio and subtitles
Language	English
Additional listed audio	Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Dimensions
Dimensions and weight listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.93 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent: the media format is described as full screen, multiple formats, NTSC and subtitled, while a 4K digital restoration is also claimed. Language is listed as both English and Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1), and the aspect ratio is marked unknown. Confirm the selected edition’s actual video and audio options before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Alain Resnais, the French New Wave or postwar drama.
Collectors who want the listed commentary, interviews and restoration program alongside the film.

Less suited to

Buyers who specifically require a widescreen or high-definition disc without first confirming the edition’s format.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but the rating distribution alone does not identify what buyers liked or disliked. It offers limited guidance on the viewing experience or the disputed format details, so buyers should use the edition specifications to assess compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

What film is included?

The release is titled Hiroshima mon amour, a drama directed by Alain Resnais with Eiji Okada and Emmanuelle Riva listed as actors.

What special features are listed?

The listing names a film historian’s audio commentary, interviews with the director, cast and scholars, and a program about the restoration.

Is this a high-definition or widescreen edition?

That is not established by the listing. It describes the media as full-screen NTSC while also claiming a 4K digital restoration, and marks the aspect ratio unknown. Confirm the edition’s format before purchasing.