The Damned (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

The Damned (The Criterion Collection) is a two-disc DVD edition of Luchino Visconti’s drama about a wealthy German family’s descent into corruption amid the rise of Nazism. The listing describes a 2K restoration and a selection of interviews and documentary extras, making this edition especially relevant to viewers who want context alongside the film.

At a glance

Visconti’s drama follows the von Essenbeck family as power struggles unfold alongside the ascent of Nazism.
The listed extras include a new 2K restoration, archival interviews, a behind-the-scenes documentary and a new scholar interview.
The two-disc DVD format includes more than the feature film, with supplemental material described in the listing.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs provide room for the film and listed archival and contemporary extras.
The 2K restoration and interviews offer added appeal to viewers interested in the film’s presentation and context.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Edition and format
Genre	Drama
Format	DVD, NTSC
Number of discs	2
Runtime	2 hours and 37 minutes
Language	English
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Release date	September 28, 2021

Credits
Director	Luchino Visconti
Contributors	Charlotte Rampling, Dirk Bogarde, Helmut Berger, Helmut Griem, Ingrid Thulin, Luchino Visconti
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Special edition features
Restoration	New 2K digital restoration by the Cineteca di Bologna and Institut Lumière
Interviews	Archival interviews with Visconti, actors Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, and Charlotte Rampling
Documentary	Behind-the-scenes documentary
Scholar interview	New interview with scholar Stefano Albertini

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	7.43 x 5.31 x 0.58 inches; 4.32 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing specifies DVD, NTSC, not Blu-ray or 4K. The feature is listed with English language, while a longer edition description also claims an alternate Italian-language soundtrack and English subtitle options, including subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Confirm the audio and subtitle options for the selected edition.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting The Criterion Collection on DVD.
Fans of Luchino Visconti and postwar European cinema who value interviews and documentary extras.
Buyers interested in a two-disc edition with a listed restoration and film scholarship.

Less suited to

Viewers specifically seeking Blu-ray or 4K playback.
Buyers looking for a light or family-oriented drama, given the R rating and the described themes of Nazism, corruption and family conflict.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 176 ratings

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3 stars7%7%
2 stars1%1%
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Frequently asked questions

Is this the DVD or Blu-ray edition?

The title and format details identify this as DVD, NTSC. It is not listed as a Blu-ray or 4K edition.

How many discs are included?

The listing specifies two discs.

What extras are described?

The listing mentions a 2K digital restoration, archival interviews, a behind-the-scenes documentary and a new interview with scholar Stefano Albertini. A longer description also lists an alternate Italian-language soundtrack, subtitle options and an essay.

What is the film about?

The listing describes a wealthy industrialist family whose struggles for power become entangled with the rise of Nazism.