La chienne: The Criterion Collection DVD

La chienne from the Criterion Collection is Jean Renoir’s drama about an unhappy cashier, an affair, and the exploitation he refuses to see. This two-disc DVD edition lists a restored 4K digital transfer and several film and archival extras, including a second Renoir film.

At a glance

The listing describes a restored 4K digital transfer for this DVD edition.
Extras include a 1967 introduction by Jean Renoir, an interview with scholar Christopher Faulkner, and a restoration of On purge bébé.
Also listed is Jean Renoir le patron: Michel Simon, a French television program featuring Renoir and Simon in conversation.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The two-disc edition includes On purge bébé, identified as Renoir’s first sound film, alongside the main feature.
English subtitles are listed for the French-language film.
The listed extras offer both scholarly context and a television conversation featuring Renoir and Michel Simon.

Cons

The disc format is DVD, not Blu-ray.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Film and edition
Genre	Drama
Director	Jean Renoir
Cast and contributors	Georges Flamant, Janie Marèse, Jean Renoir, Michel Simon
Runtime	1 hour and 36 minutes
Rating	NR (Not Rated)

Disc and language
Format	DVD, NTSC
Number of discs	2
Audio language	French
Subtitles	English

Edition details
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	June 14, 2016
Model number	35382980
Listed dimensions and weight	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Jean Renoir’s films and their historical context.
Collectors who want the additional Renoir film and archival material on disc.
DVD owners comfortable watching a French-language film with English subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a Blu-ray edition or a film presented in English.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in this edition?

The listing specifies two discs and describes a restored transfer, a Renoir introduction, an interview, a restoration of On purge bébé, and a French television program about Michel Simon.

Is the film in English?

The listed language is French, with English subtitles.

Is this a Blu-ray?

No. The product is listed as DVD, NTSC.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 36 minutes.