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People on Sunday (The Criterion Collection) Blu-ray

People on Sunday from The Criterion Collection is a German-language silent film about city dwellers spending a weekend in Berlin. This one-disc Blu-ray listing gives a 73-minute runtime and English subtitles, making it a fit for viewers seeking Weimar-era cinema and an early work associated with filmmakers who later became prominent in Hollywood.

At a glance

  • A silent film that blends documentary and fictional storytelling, according to the listing.
  • The story follows a group of city dwellers on a weekend outing and offers a glimpse of Weimar-era Berlin.
  • The listing identifies Robert Siodmak as director and names Billy Wilder, Fred Zinnemann and Edgar G. Ulmer among the early collaborators.
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • English subtitles are listed for the German-language film.
  • One disc and a runtime of 1 hour and 13 minutes make the listed viewing format and duration clear.

Technical specifications

12 specifications
Disc and playback details
FormatBlu-ray
Number of discs1
LanguageGerman
SubtitlesEnglish
Runtime1 hour and 13 minutes
RatingNR (Not Rated)
Film and release
DirectorRobert Siodmak
StudioCriterion Collection
Release dateJune 28, 2011
ActorsAnnie Schreyer, Brigitte Borchert, Christl Ehlers, Erwin Splettstößer, Wolfgang von Waltershausen
Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces
Listing identification
Model numberCRRN2023BR

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers interested in silent cinema and Weimar-era Berlin.
  • Collectors of Criterion Collection releases or early films connected with major later Hollywood filmmakers.

Less suited to

  • Viewers looking specifically for a modern sound-era film or a feature-length runtime substantially longer than 73 minutes.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 71 ratings
  • 5 stars58%58%
  • 4 stars25%25%
  • 3 stars6%6%
  • 2 stars6%6%
  • 1 star5%5%

Aggregate ratings lean favorable, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, but a smaller share falls in the lower categories. The figures do not explain what viewers liked or disliked. They offer only a broad reception signal, not a guide to the film's specific qualities or the Blu-ray presentation.

Frequently asked questions

What language and subtitle options are listed?

The disc is listed with German audio and English subtitles.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

How many discs are included?

The product details list one disc.

Who directed People on Sunday?

The listing names Robert Siodmak as director.

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