The Immortal Story (The Criterion Collection) DVD

The Immortal Story from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD release of Orson Welles’s 58-minute film. The listing describes it as a widescreen NTSC edition with an alternate French-language version and several film-related extras.

At a glance

Includes an alternate French-language version alongside the English-language film.
Special features listed include a 2005 audio commentary, a 1968 documentary, interviews and an essay.
The film is adapted from a story by Isak Dinesen and stars Orson Welles and Jeanne Moreau.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs provide the main film plus an alternate-language version and a range of supplemental material.
Useful for viewers interested in Welles, Jeanne Moreau, or film-focused commentary and interviews.

Cons

The listed runtime is 58 minutes, which may be shorter than buyers seeking a feature-length film.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Film and edition
Genre	Drama
Runtime	58 minutes
Director	Orson Welles
Contributors	Jeanne Moreau, Norman Eshley, Orson Welles
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)
Release date	August 30, 2016
Studio	Criterion Collection

Disc and language details
Format	DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Number of discs	2
Language	English

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing describes the film as a new restored 4K digital transfer, but the supplied format is DVD, NTSC, widescreen. Treat the transfer description as a source claim and confirm the edition if transfer format is important. The listing identifies an alternate French-language version but does not specify its subtitles.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Orson Welles and Jeanne Moreau fans seeking this specific short film.
Collectors looking for an edition with commentary, documentary material, interviews and an essay.
Viewers comfortable with a DVD release and a 58-minute runtime.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K UHD disc.
Viewers looking for a longer feature-length movie.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 61 ratings

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Frequently asked questions

How long is The Immortal Story?

The listing gives a runtime of 58 minutes.

What is included on the two-disc edition?

The description lists the English-language film, an alternate French-language version, a 2005 audio commentary, the documentary Portrait: Orson Welles, interviews and an essay. The supplied data does not itemize which disc contains each feature.

Is this a 4K disc?

No. The listed physical format is DVD, NTSC, widescreen. The description calls the transfer a restored 4K digital transfer, which describes the stated transfer source rather than establishing that the disc is 4K UHD.