Two Films by Marguerite Duras: India Song and Baxter, Vera Baxter (Criterion Collection) DVD

Two Films by Marguerite Duras from The Criterion Collection pairs India Song and Baxter, Vera Baxter on a two-disc DVD set. The listing describes experimental dramas built around stylized imagery, sound, and women’s interior lives, with English subtitles and bonus features.

At a glance

Includes India Song and Baxter, Vera Baxter, directed by Marguerite Duras.
Listing describes new 2K digital restorations.
Special features include a 2003 portrait of Duras, a 1977 interview with her, and an excerpt from a documentary on actor Delphine Seyrig.
Also listed are a new English subtitle translation and an essay by film scholar Ivone Margulies.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines two Duras films in a two-disc set, with a total listed runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes.
English subtitles are listed for the French-language films.
The listed extras provide additional material about Duras and actor Delphine Seyrig.

Cons

DVD format is a standard-definition disc format, rather than Blu-ray or 4K.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Format and contents
Format	DVD, NTSC
Genre	Drama
Language	French
Subtitles	English
Runtime	3 hours and 34 minutes
Number of discs	2
Rating	NR (Not Rated)

Release and packaging
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	February 28, 2023
Dimensions and listed weight	7.45 x 5.45 x 0.65 inches; 4.64 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing describes 2K digital restorations, but the supplied format is DVD, NTSC. The restoration claim does not mean the DVD presents a 2K or high-definition image.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Marguerite Duras and experimental French cinema.
Collectors looking for both India Song and Baxter, Vera Baxter with listed archival features.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K presentation.
Viewers who prefer conventional, dialogue-led drama over films described as formally experimental.

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Frequently asked questions

Which films are included?

The set contains India Song and Baxter, Vera Baxter, both directed by Marguerite Duras.

What language and subtitle information is listed?

The listed language is French, with English subtitles.

What bonus features are described?

The listing names a 2003 portrait of Duras, a 1977 interview with her, an excerpt from a 1977 documentary on Delphine Seyrig, and an essay by Ivone Margulies.

Does the 2K restoration mean this is a high-definition release?

No. The listing identifies the media as DVD, NTSC. It describes new 2K digital restorations, but does not claim that the DVD itself is a 2K or high-definition disc.