Pandora’s Box: The Criterion Collection DVD

Pandora’s Box: The Criterion Collection DVD presents G. W. Pabst’s silent drama starring Louise Brooks as Lulu. Its two-disc special edition lists four musical scores, a restoration, commentary, interviews and documentary material.

At a glance

Two-disc edition with four listed musical scores and a new 2K digital restoration.
Includes film commentary, a documentary about Louise Brooks and an interview with her.
English and German subtitles are listed for the German-language DVD.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Four musical scores provide different accompaniment options for the silent film.
The special features include commentary, documentary and interview material, alongside written notes and an essay.
Louise Brooks stars in the film, and customer feedback specifically praises her performance.

Cons

This is a DVD release, not a Blu-ray edition.

Technical specifications

20 specifications

Disc and film details
Genre	Drama
Format	DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Director	G. W. Pabst
Contributors	G. W. Pabst, Louise Brooks
Language	German
Subtitles	English, German
Runtime	2 hours and 21 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.33:1
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Number of discs	2
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	October 15, 2024

Special edition features
Restoration	New 2K digital restoration
Musical scores	Four musical scores, by Gillian Anderson, Dimitar Pentchev, Peer Raben, and Stéphan Oliva
Commentary	Audio commentary by film scholars Thomas Elsaesser and Mary Ann Doane
Documentary	Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu(1998), a documentary by Hugh Munro Neely
Interview	Lulu in Berlin(1971), a rare interview with actor Louise Brooks, by Richard Leacock and Susan Steinberg
Additional material	Interviews with Leacock and Michael Pabst, director G. W. Pabst’s son
Printed material	An essay by critic J. Hoberman and notes on the scores

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	7.41 x 5.4 x 0.56 inches; 4.16 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in silent cinema, Louise Brooks or G. W. Pabst.
Collectors looking for a disc edition with multiple scores and supplementary film material.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray format.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 64 ratings

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Customer feedback characterizes the film as a silent classic and particularly praises Louise Brooks’ performance. That perspective may matter to viewers choosing this edition for the film and its star. Positive feedback also mentions a Blu-ray release, so it should not be taken as evidence about this DVD’s picture quality. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, but do not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises Louise Brooks’ performance.
Feedback describes the film as a silent classic.

Frequently asked questions

How many discs are included?

The listing specifies two discs.

What special features are listed?

The listing includes four musical scores, audio commentary, a Louise Brooks documentary, an interview with Brooks, additional interviews, an essay and notes on the scores.

What language and subtitles are listed?

The language is listed as German, with English and German subtitles.

Is this the Blu-ray version?

No. This listing is for the DVD edition.