# 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.

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- Price: 84.55 AUD
- Previous price: 111.40 AUD
- Discount: 24%
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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 267

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.

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## Images

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