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Product guide

Shoah: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Shoah: The Criterion Collection is Claude Lanzmann’s documentary presented as a four-Blu-ray special edition. Its nearly ten-hour runtime and substantial extras suit viewers seeking an extended historical work, but the reported playback concerns are worth weighing before purchase.

At a glance

Four-Blu-ray special edition with a stated 2K digital restoration and uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
Includes three additional films by Claude Lanzmann and the 2025 film All I Had Was Nothingness.
Also lists conversations and interviews, a trailer, an essay by Kent Jones and writings by Lanzmann.

Price

$84.55Save 24%

Reference price: ~~$111.40~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed extras make this more than a single-film release, with three additional Lanzmann films and production-focused material.
English subtitles are listed for the French-language film.

Cons

The 9 hours and 26 minutes runtime requires a substantial time commitment.
Customer feedback reports disc playback issues, a practical concern for a multi-disc edition.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Film and format
Genre	Documentary
Format	Blu-ray
Director and contributor	Claude Lanzmann
Language	French
Subtitles	English
Runtime	9 hours and 26 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.37:1

Edition features
Restoration and soundtrack	2K digital restoration with uncompressed monaural soundtrack

Release and publication
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	15 September 2026

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 272.16 Grams

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes Shoah as a four-Blu-ray special edition, but does not provide a separate explicit package inventory. The dimensions and weight shown appear unusual for a disc release, so treat those listing details as unconfirmed rather than as verified physical measurements.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers looking for a long-form documentary on the Holocaust and firsthand testimony.
Criterion collectors interested in Lanzmann’s related films and production materials.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a short or casual viewing experience.
Buyers who need confidence about disc playback based only on this listing, given reported customer concerns.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 267 ratings

5 stars86%86%
4 stars5%5%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars3%3%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback strongly values the documentary’s historical importance, information and emotional impact. At the same time, buyers disagree about whether the edition is worth purchasing, and reports of disc playback problems matter for a four-disc release intended for extended viewing. Aggregate ratings lean positive, but they do not establish playback reliability or explain individual ratings.

Positive themes

Customers describe the documentary as historically important, informative and emotionally affecting.

Negative themes

Customer feedback reports playback issues with the discs and some viewers find the film difficult to watch.

Mixed feedback

Opinions on whether the edition is worth buying are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in this edition?

The listing calls it a four-Blu-ray special edition and names three additional Lanzmann films, interviews, conversations, a trailer, an essay and writings. It does not provide a separate package inventory.

What language and subtitles are listed?

The film language is listed as French, with English subtitles.

How long is Shoah?

The listed runtime is 9 hours and 26 minutes.

Are customers uniformly satisfied with the discs?

No. Feedback praises the documentary’s historical and emotional impact, but also reports playback issues and mixed views on whether the purchase is worthwhile.