Werckmeister Harmonies: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD

The Criterion Collection’s Werckmeister Harmonies is a two-disc 4K UHD and Blu-ray special edition of Béla Tarr and Ágnes Hranitzky’s black-and-white film. The listed extras include Tarr’s first feature, Family Nest, an interview, a trailer, and an essay.

At a glance

Includes one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray containing the film and special features.
The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration supervised and approved by director Béla Tarr, with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
The Blu-ray extras include Family Nest (1979), Tarr’s first feature, a new interview with Tarr by film critic Scott Foundas, and a trailer.
Includes a new English subtitle translation and an essay by film programmer and critic Dennis Lim.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two formats are included, with the Blu-ray carrying the film and listed bonus features.
The special features add another Tarr film and an interview, beyond the feature presentation.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Identity
Brand	The Criterion Collection
Model	CC3545UHDBD
Release date	April 16, 2024

Disc and presentation
Format	4K
Number of discs	2
Language	Hungarian
Subtitles	English
Aspect ratio	1.66:1

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.65 x 6.75 x 5.3 inches; 2.08 ounces

What to know before buying

The listed language is Hungarian and subtitles are English. The 4K format and listed dimensions are manufacturer claims, not independently verified here. The description specifies which disc holds the extras, but does not give further playback or regional-compatibility details.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Collectors seeking Werckmeister Harmonies in a 4K UHD and Blu-ray edition with supplemental material.
Viewers interested in Béla Tarr’s filmography who would use the included Family Nest feature and interview.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a confirmed digital copy or additional language options, neither of which is listed.

Werckmeister Harmonies: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 59 ratings

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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller one-star share indicates that experiences are not uniformly positive. Ratings alone do not explain the reasons. For a buyer considering this two-disc edition, they offer only a broad satisfaction signal and do not establish image, sound, or disc performance.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are included?

The listing says the set has one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features.

What bonus content is listed?

The Blu-ray is listed with Family Nest (1979), an interview with Béla Tarr, and a trailer. The edition also includes a new English subtitle translation and an essay by Dennis Lim.

What language and subtitles are listed?

The language is listed as Hungarian, with English subtitles.