The Umbrellas of Cherbourg 4K UHD & Blu-ray – Criterion Collection

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is a Criterion Collection 4K UHD and Blu-ray edition of Jacques Demy’s French musical romance. It pairs the film with a new 4K restoration, alternate audio and several archival features, though its all-sung dialogue may not suit every viewer.

At a glance

A new 4K digital restoration is listed as approved by Mathieu Demy.
The two-disc edition includes the film on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray, with special features on the Blu-ray.
Audio options listed include 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and uncompressed mono.
Extras include a 2008 documentary, a 1964 television interview, archival audio interviews, a restoration demonstration, a trailer, an essay and new illustration.

Price

£18.99Save 37%

Reference price: ~~£29.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The set brings together UHD and Blu-ray copies of the film in one two-disc edition.
The alternate mono track gives viewers an audio option alongside the listed 5.0 surround soundtrack.
Archival interviews and a documentary add context for viewers interested in the film’s makers and restoration.

Cons

The film is sung throughout rather than using conventional spoken dialogue, which may be a substantial style preference for some viewers.

Technical specifications

20 specifications

Edition and film
Formats	4K UHD & Blu-Ray
Media format	4K
Number of discs	2
Run time	1 hour and 32 minutes
Language	French
Director	Jacques Demy
Cast	Anne Vernon, Catherine Deneuve, Marc Michel, Nino Castelnuovo
Release date	9 Jun. 2025
Studio	Spirit Entertainment
Country of origin	Austria

Audio and restoration
Restoration	New 4K digital restoration
Surround soundtrack	5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
Alternate soundtrack	Alternate uncompressed monaural soundtrack

Disc contents and extras
Disc configuration	One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
Documentary	Once Upon a Time... “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” a 2008 documentary
Other listed features	Interview with film scholar Rodney Hill French television interview from 1964 featuring Jacques Demy and composer Michel Legrand discussing the film Archival audio interviews with Legrand and actor Catherine Deneuve at the National Film Theatre in London Demonstration of the 2013 restoration Trailer
Printed material and artwork	An essay by critic Jim Ridley New illustration by Michael Phillip Dunbabin

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	20 x 17 x 2 cm; 110 g

Listing details
Aspect ratio	Unknown
Manufacturer reference	5061088920036

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing identifies the aspect ratio as “Unknown”, so the presentation’s ratio is not confirmed in the supplied details. The title and feature copy describe a UK-only Criterion edition, while the listing also gives Austria as the country of origin and Spirit Entertainment as the studio. Confirm the selected edition and player compatibility before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers who enjoy French musicals, Jacques Demy’s work or Catherine Deneuve’s performance.
Collectors seeking both UHD and Blu-ray copies plus documentary and archival material.
Buyers interested in a 4K restoration and a choice of surround or mono audio.

Less suited to

Viewers who prefer films with mostly spoken dialogue, since the film is described as entirely sung.
Buyers who need a confirmed aspect ratio before choosing a video edition.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 446 ratings

5 stars71%71%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars8%8%
2 stars2%2%
1 star6%6%

Customer feedback highlights the haunting signature tune, story, colourful visuals and Catherine Deneuve’s performance, with praise also describing the film as original and worthwhile. The reported reservation is its vocal approach: every line is sung rather than spoken, and opinions on the vocals are mixed. That distinction matters because the all-sung format is central to the film, while the listed audio choices concern playback rather than changing its presentation.