Nouvelle Vague (The Criterion Collection) DVD

Nouvelle Vague from The Criterion Collection is a French-language Richard Linklater film about Jean-Luc Godard’s making of Breathless. This DVD listing describes a two-disc special edition with a 1 hour and 46 minutes runtime and several film-related extras.

At a glance

Fictionalized account of Jean-Luc Godard and the making of Breathless in 1959 Paris.
Listing describes a director-approved two-DVD special edition.
Extras listed include an audio commentary, a making-of feature, interviews and an audiovisual dossier.
The film is presented in French with English subtitles, according to the listing.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed extras offer context through Linklater’s commentary, interviews and a dossier on figures depicted in the film.
French-language presentation and English subtitles are specified, which helps buyers confirm language suitability.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Movie
Format	DVD
Genre	Comedy, Drama
Director	Richard Linklater
Language	French
Subtitles	English
Runtime	1 hour and 46 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.37:1
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Release date	September 22, 2026
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 0.32 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing’s two-DVD special-edition description specifies a new 4K digital master. A 4K master is not a claim that this DVD delivers 4K playback. Confirm the edition and included features on the selected listing. The stated release date is September 22, 2026.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Jean-Luc Godard, Breathless and the French New Wave.
Criterion Collection buyers looking for a DVD edition with listed bonus features.
French-language film viewers who want English subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a 4K UHD or Blu-ray edition rather than DVD.
Viewers who need an English-language audio track, which is not listed.

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Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as DVD and describes a two-DVD special edition. It does not establish 4K DVD playback. The 4K digital master mentioned is a source master, not the disc format.

What language and subtitles are listed?

French is listed as the language and English as the subtitles. An English-language audio track is not specified.

What bonus features are described?

The listing names an audio commentary, a making-of feature, interviews, an audiovisual dossier, Linklater’s prerehearsal manifesto, French New Wave trailers, an English descriptive audio track, an essay and an introduction.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 46 minutes.