Le Beau Serge (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Le Beau Serge from The Criterion Collection is Claude Chabrol’s French drama about a young man returning to his village and reconnecting with a troubled former friend. This single-disc Blu-ray lists English subtitles, while the audio-language details are inconsistent.

At a glance

Claude Chabrol’s feature debut, set in a small French village and centered on an old friendship strained by hardship.
The listing identifies a French-language drama and separately lists English subtitles.
A single-disc Blu-ray with a listed runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

English subtitles are listed, making the French-language film more accessible to English-speaking viewers.
The single-disc Blu-ray format offers a physical copy of Chabrol’s early feature.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Film and edition
Genre	Drama
Director	Claude Chabrol
Studio	Criterion Collection
Format	Blu-ray, NTSC
Number of discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 34 minutes
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)
Release date	September 20, 2011

Language and credits
Language (listing detail)	French
Language (audio detail)	English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles	English
Contributor	Bernadette Lafont, Claude Cerval, Claude Chabrol, Gerard Blain, Jean-Claude Brialy, Michele Meritz

Dimensions and item details
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.35 ounces
Item model number	CRRN2054BR
Aspect ratio	Unknown

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The language details are contradictory: one field says French, while another lists English (Dolby Digital 5.1). English subtitles are listed, but the audio language and aspect ratio remain unclear in the supplied details.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers exploring Claude Chabrol’s early work and French drama.
Collectors seeking this Criterion Collection film on Blu-ray.

Less suited to

Buyers who require confirmed audio-language or aspect-ratio details before purchasing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What film is on this Blu-ray?

It is Le Beau Serge, a drama directed by Claude Chabrol and released by the Criterion Collection.

Are English subtitles listed?

Yes. The listing specifies English subtitles.

What is the runtime and disc count?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 34 minutes, and the listing specifies one disc.

What language is the audio?

The listing is inconsistent. It identifies French as the language in one detail and English (Dolby Digital 5.1) in another, so the audio language is not clear.