Les visiteurs du soir (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

Les visiteurs du soir from The Criterion Collection is a French-language medieval fantasy on DVD, directed by Marcel Carné. The listing describes a lyrical story of two devilish emissaries whose plans are disrupted by human love, with English subtitles and a runtime of just over two hours.

At a glance

A medieval fantasy by director Marcel Carné, with a story described as combining poetry, dark humor and romance.
The listing specifies English subtitles for its French-language presentation.
Listed as black and white and includes both full-screen and widescreen format descriptors.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

A single-disc release with English subtitles is a straightforward option for viewers seeking this French film on DVD.
The story description gives prospective viewers a clear sense of its fantasy, romantic and allegorical elements.

Cons

DVD format is not a high-definition disc format.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Disc and playback details
Media format	Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language	French (Mono), Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles	English
Runtime	2 hours and 1 minute
Number of discs	1
Release date	September 18, 2012

Film credits
Director	Marcel Carne
Actors	Alain Cuny, Arletty, Fernand Ledoux, Marie Dea, Pierre Labry
Studio	Criterion Collection

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 format listing simultaneously names Full Screen and Widescreen, and the audio details list French (Mono) while a separate language field says French. Confirm the exact presentation and audio options if those distinctions matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers exploring French cinema, Marcel Carné or the Criterion Collection.
DVD collectors interested in a French-language medieval fantasy with English subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K disc.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 217 ratings

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4 stars13%13%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars3%3%
1 star5%5%

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Frequently asked questions

What language and subtitle details are listed?

The listing gives French as the language and English subtitles. Its detailed audio fields specify French (Mono) and Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1), so confirm the available tracks if they are important to your setup.

How long is the film, and how many discs are included?

The listed runtime is 2 hours and 1 minute, and the release is listed as one disc.

Is this a widescreen or full-screen DVD?

The format details name both Full Screen and Widescreen. The listing does not resolve that discrepancy, so check the selected release details if aspect presentation matters.