The Criterion Collection
Delve deep into the experiences, dreams, struggles, desires, and art of Black communities across the globe with these essential films.
This titan of world cinema, arguably India’s most celebrated director, made deeply humanistic films that explore the effects of modernization and the tensions within Bengali society.
Spend Mother’s Day with some of the most memorable maternal figures in film history.
These Criterion editions showcase Scorsese's unparalleled storytelling prowess and groundbreaking contributions to the art of filmmaking, offering an immersive journey into the gritty and profound landscapes of human experience.
The writer, director, and performer shares her love for Claudia Weill’s Girlfriends, praises Mary Ellen Mark’s tender gaze on her subjects in Streetwise, and talks about how Okja portrays the beauty of interspecies connection.
The legendary director shares his emotional first encounter with La strada, reminiscences about eating hamburgers at Bob’s Big Boy with David Lynch, and reveals the connection between his film The Fly and Ingmar Bergman’s Hour of the Wolf.
The legendary television host reminisces about having Katharine Hepburn and Jean-Luc Godard on his show, shares that he “doesn't see how a movie would get any better” than Stagecoach, and celebrates David Lean and Noël Coward’s collaborations.