Nouvelle Vague (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

Nouvelle Vague (The Criterion Collection) is Richard Linklater’s comedy-drama about the making of Breathless. This DVD listing specifies French-language audio, English subtitles and a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes, with a listed aspect ratio of 1.37:1.

At a glance

A Richard Linklater film about Jean-Luc Godard and the making of Breathless.
French-language DVD with English subtitles listed.
The description advertises a new 4K digital master, supervised and approved by Linklater and director of photography David Chambille. The disc format listed is DVD.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$44.83~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

English subtitles are listed for the French-language film.
The described special features include a Linklater audio commentary, interviews, an audiovisual dossier and trailers.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Film and format
Genre	Comedy, Drama
Format	DVD
Director	Richard Linklater
Language	French
Subtitles	English
Runtime	1 hour and 46 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.37:1
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	22 September 2026

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 9.07 Grams

What to know before buying

The description calls this a two-DVD special edition, but the title and format details identify the product as DVD without confirming the number of discs. Confirm the selected listing’s edition and included discs before purchase. The listed 4K digital master is a source/master claim, not a claim that the DVD is a 4K disc. The release date is listed as 22 September 2026.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Richard Linklater’s film about the making of Breathless and the French New Wave.
DVD owners who want French audio with listed English subtitles.
Collectors interested in the described commentary, interviews and supplementary material.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD or Blu-ray disc rather than DVD.
Viewers who need English-language audio, which is not listed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K disc?

No 4K disc format is listed. The product format is DVD. The description says the film uses a new 4K digital master, which does not make the DVD a 4K release.

Does the DVD include English subtitles?

Yes. English subtitles are listed, while the listed language is French.

How many discs are included?

The description calls it a two-DVD special edition, but the title and format details do not confirm the disc count. Check the selected listing before ordering.

What special features are described?

The description lists an audio commentary with Linklater, a making-of feature, interviews, an audiovisual dossier, Linklater’s prerehearsal manifesto, French New Wave trailers, English descriptive audio, an essay and an introduction.