M: Criterion Collection (2-Disc) (German) (Special Edition)

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A simple, haunting phrase whistled off-screen tells us that a young girl will be killed. "Who is the murderer?" pleads a nearby placard as serial killer Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre) closes in on little Elsie Beckmann. In this harrowing masterwork "M", Fritz Lang merges trenchant social commentary with chilling suspense, creating a panorama of private madness and public hysteria that to this day remains the blueprint for the psychological thriller. The Criterion Collection is proud to present a new restoration of this landmark film.

Audio Commentary, Photo Gallery, Featurettes, Interviews.

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.19:1; Commentary by German Film Scholars, New and improved English Subtitle Translation, Featurettes: "Conversation with Fritz Lang"; "A Physical History of 'M'"; Claude Chabrol's "M Le Maudit" - a short film inspired by "M"; Classroom tapes of "M" editor Paul Falkenberg discussing the film and its history.