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Since 1984, the Criterion Collection has been dedicated to publishing important classic and contemporary films from around the world in editions that offer the highest technical quality and award-winning, original supplements. No matter the medium—from laserdisc to DVD and Blu-ray to streaming—Criterion has maintained its pioneering commitment to presenting each film as its maker would want it seen, in state-of-the-art restorations with special features designed to encourage repeated watching and deepen the viewer’s appreciation of the art of film.

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Cinephilia Remains Resilient

Karlovy Vary is the latest film festival to announce that it sees no other viable option than to cancel this year’s edition, which would have taken place in the Czech resort town in July. But cinephilia remains resilient. Twenty of the world’s top festivals, including Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Sundance—and Karlovy Vary—will contribute programming to We Are One: A Global Film Festival, a ten-day online event organized by Tribeca and YouTube and freely accessible around the world. 

Cinephilia Remains Resilient