Smithereens Blu-ray Criterion Both a compelling character study

Both a compelling character study and a disturbing commentary on the draconian government crackdowns in Italy in the late 1960s and early ’70s

- Interviews with actors Denis Lavant and Grégoire Colin

they sometimes seem like children playing roles without any concept of their actions having consequences

Elem Klimov- Two documentaries from 2012 about Shepitko- Program from 1999 featuring interview with Shepitko- Essay by poet Fanny Howe

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Smithereens Blu-ray Criterion Both a compelling character study'Smithereens' Director: Susan Seidelman (1982) Criterion collection director approved restoration. Includes two early shorts by Seidelman. Shot on 16mm in downtown New York 'Smithereens' follows a young woman 'Wren' (Susan Berman) trying, misguidedly, to become famous by making connections in the city's punk scene. Richard Hell plays a major role and music by 'The Feelies' features prominently, both adding authenticity.