Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project No. 5 — Criterion Collection, 3-Disc Set

Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project No. 5 is a three-disc Criterion Collection set featuring four films from Algeria, India, Burkina Faso and Kazakhstan. Its listed total runtime is 8 hours and 15 minutes, making it a substantial choice for viewers seeking international cinema across several decades.

At a glance

Four films made between 1975 and 1991, set in Algeria, India, Burkina Faso and Kazakhstan.
The listed total runtime is 8 1/4 hours across three discs.
The film descriptions span stories of independence, village life, rural-to-city migration and an invasion warning.

Price

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Often bought together

Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project No. 4 (The Criterion Collection) [Sambizanga/Prisioneros de la tierra/Chess of the Wind/Muna moto/Two Girls on the Street/Kalpana] [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

$120.21

Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project No. 2: (Insiang / Mysterious Object at Noon / Revenge / Limite / Law of the Border / Taipei Story) (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray+DVD]

$110.99

Pros and cons

Pros

Brings together four films from different countries and filmmaking traditions in one set.
Three-disc presentation and a listed runtime of 8 1/4 hours suit viewers planning an extended exploration.

Technical specifications

5 specifications

Edition and format
Collection	Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project No. 5 (Criterion Collection)
Number of discs	3
Language	English
Total runtime	8 1/4 hrs.

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 250 Grams

What to know before buying

The listing gives dimensions as 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm and weight as 250 Grams in one combined value. Confirm the package measurements and weight if they matter to storage or postage. The listed language is English, but the source does not specify audio or subtitle arrangements.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers exploring international cinema from Algeria, India, Burkina Faso and Kazakhstan.
Criterion Collection and World Cinema Project collectors seeking a four-film, three-disc set.

Less suited to

Buyers who need confirmed information about disc format, region compatibility, audio tracks or subtitles before purchasing.

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