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Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom — Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom from the Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray edition of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s controversial film. Its bleak, disturbing material and debated artistic merits make this a challenging pick rather than casual viewing.

At a glance

  • A Criterion Collection release of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s final film.
  • The film transposes the Marquis de Sade’s work to Fascist Italy in 1944, according to the listing.
  • English subtitles are listed for this widescreen, color Blu-ray.
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Reference price: $39.95

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • A single-disc Blu-ray with English subtitles and a specified widescreen aspect ratio.
  • The film’s political and social themes may interest viewers seeking challenging art cinema.

Cons

  • The film’s disturbing subject matter and graphic content can make it unsuitable for casual or sensitive viewing.

Technical specifications

11 specifications
Disc and presentation
FormatBlu-ray, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Aspect ratio1.85:1
Disc count1
SubtitlesEnglish
MPAA ratingNR (Not Rated)
Film details
DirectorPier Paolo Pasolini
Genre listedDocumentary
Runtime1 hour and 56 minutes
Release dateOctober 4, 2011
Product details
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.92 ounces
Item model number21169881

What to know before buying

  • Customer feedback is divided on the film’s quality and engagement, and criticism emphasizes disturbing content. Consider the challenging subject matter before choosing it.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers interested in Pier Paolo Pasolini and controversial art cinema.
  • Criterion Collection Blu-ray collectors who want this film with English subtitles.

Less suited to

  • Viewers seeking light entertainment or who prefer to avoid disturbing, graphic material.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 619 ratings
  • 5 stars64%64%
  • 4 stars12%12%
  • 3 stars9%9%
  • 2 stars4%4%
  • 1 star11%11%

Customer feedback is mixed on the film’s quality and how engaging it is. Some describe it as excellent or interesting, while others find it disgusting, disturbing, or boring, and some criticize the content. That division matters for a film whose listing presents a provocative political and social inquiry. The positive overall rating distribution does not remove the clear content concerns.

Positive themes

  • Some customers describe the film as excellent or interesting.

Negative themes

  • Some customers call the content disgusting or disturbing and criticize it.
  • Some customers find the film boring.

Mixed feedback

  • Opinions differ on the film’s quality and whether it is engaging.

Frequently asked questions

Does this Blu-ray include English subtitles?

Yes. English subtitles are listed.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Is the film suitable for casual viewing?

Its disturbing content and mixed customer reactions suggest it is better suited to viewers actively seeking challenging cinema.

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