La vérité (The Criterion Collection) DVD

La vérité (The Criterion Collection) is a widescreen NTSC DVD drama directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and starring Brigitte Bardot. Its courtroom framing and reconstruction of Dominique Marceau’s past suit viewers interested in character-focused French cinema.

At a glance

A courtroom murder trial frames a story about Dominique Marceau’s life in Paris and her relationship with an aspiring conductor.
The listing identifies Brigitte Bardot and Sami Frey among the cast, with Clouzot directing.
Widescreen NTSC DVD presentation and a listed runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial character-driven story is described through both courtroom scenes and a reconstruction of the central character’s past.
English subtitles are listed, useful for viewers following the French-dubbed presentation.

Cons

This is a DVD rather than a higher-definition format, which may not suit buyers specifically seeking Blu-ray or 4K video.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Film and disc
Genre	Drama
Format	DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Director	Henri-Georges Clouzot
Contributors	Brigitte Bardot, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Sami Frey
Runtime	2 hours and 8 minutes
Number of discs	1
Release date	February 12, 2019
Studio	Criterion Collection
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)

Language and audio
Language	English
Audio description	English, French
Dubbed	French
Additional listed language and audio	Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent about language and audio: it names English as the language, French as dubbed, English subtitles, English and French audio description, and Italian Dolby Digital 5.1. Confirm the intended audio and subtitle options before buying. Aspect ratio is listed as unknown despite the widescreen format description.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Henri-Georges Clouzot’s films and Criterion Collection DVDs.
Fans of Brigitte Bardot or character-focused courtroom dramas.
Collectors who want a single-disc DVD with English subtitles listed.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking Blu-ray or 4K presentation.
Viewers who need confirmed audio-track or aspect-ratio details before purchase.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 140 ratings

5 stars68%68%
4 stars16%16%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars0%0%
1 star11%11%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller one-star share indicates that experiences are not uniformly favorable. Without written feedback, the ratings do not establish what viewers liked or disliked. They offer limited guidance on satisfaction with this single-disc drama DVD, so buyers should use the stated film and format details to judge fit.

Frequently asked questions

What is La vérité about?

The listing describes a murder trial involving Dominique Marceau and a story that reconstructs her attempt to find a place in Paris and her relationship with her lover.

Who stars in and directed the film?

The listing names Brigitte Bardot and Sami Frey as actors and Henri-Georges Clouzot as director.

What format is this edition?

It is listed as a single-disc DVD in NTSC widescreen format, with a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Which audio and subtitle options are listed?

English is given as the language, French as dubbed, English subtitles are listed, and audio description is listed in English and French. Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 also appears as a language entry, so the listing does not clearly establish the complete track configuration.