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Day for Night (1973)
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4.2

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Criterion Blu-ray 2K transfer

Best Audio Release

Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #397
2025: #399
2024: #413
2023: #406
2022: #406

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Picture: 9, Audio: 7, Extras: 9

Length

120 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

4 months ago

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Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

Criterion Blu-ray 2K transfer

Best Audio Release
Format
1080p Blu-ray
TSPDT
2026: #397
2025: #399
2024: #413
2023: #406
2022: #406
Criterion Forum
Review

Picture: 9, Audio: 7, Extras: 9

Length
120 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
4 months ago
Contributors

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