Pasolini 101 (Criterion Collection) 9-Disc Set

Pasolini 101 from The Criterion Collection is a nine-disc set featuring nine films directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, plus listed supplements. The films are described as Italian-language with English subtitles, spanning dramas, comedy, documentary-style work and adaptations of classical stories.

At a glance

Includes Accattone!, Mamma Roma, Love Meetings, The Gospel According to St. Matthew, The Hawks and the Sparrows, Oedipus Rex, Teorema, Porcile and Medea.
The listing describes widescreen presentation, an Italian soundtrack and English subtitles.
Listed extras include audio commentary, two bonus shorts, featurettes and theatrical trailers.

Price

$215.74Save 24%

Reference price: ~~$283.56~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Nine feature films make this a broad single-set collection of Pasolini's work.
English subtitles are listed for the Italian-language films.
The described supplements add shorts and featurettes alongside the main films.

Technical specifications

5 specifications

Identity and format
Brand	The Criterion Collection
Number of discs	9
Language	Italian
Subtitles	English

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	20 x 15 x 2 cm; 712.14 Grams

What to know before buying

The listing describes the nine-disc set and its films, but does not specify the exact disc format or provide a complete per-disc contents breakdown. Confirm the selected edition meets your playback needs.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers building a collection of Pier Paolo Pasolini films.
Film students and viewers interested in Italian cinema, classical adaptations and politically or socially themed films.
Collectors seeking a multi-film set with English subtitles and supplementary material.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a confirmed Blu-ray or DVD format before purchase.
Viewers who require English-language audio rather than Italian audio with subtitles.

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Frequently asked questions

How many discs are included?

The listing states that the set contains nine discs.

Which films are listed in the set?

The described titles are Accattone!, Mamma Roma, Love Meetings, The Gospel According to St. Matthew, The Hawks and the Sparrows, Oedipus Rex, Teorema, Porcile and Medea.

Are English subtitles included?

English subtitles are listed for the Italian-language films.

What extras are described?

The listing mentions audio commentary, the shorts La ricotta and The Sequence of the Paper Flower, featurettes and theatrical trailers.