--- product_id: 42140130 title: "Blow-Up (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]" price: "SAR 9" currency: SAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/42140130-blow-up-the-criterion-collection-dvd store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Blow-Up (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] **Price:** SAR 9 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Blow-Up (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** SAR 9 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/42140130-blow-up-the-criterion-collection-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In 1966, Michelangelo Antonioni (L'avventura) transplanted his existentialist ennui to the streets of swinging London for this international sensation, the Italian filmmaker's English-language debut. A countercultural masterpiece about the act of seeing and the art of image making, Blow-Up takes the form of a psychological mystery, starring David Hemmings (Deep Red) as a fashion photographer who unknowingly captures a death on film after following two lovers in a park. Antonioni's meticulous aesthetic control and intoxicating color palette breathe life into every frame, and the jazzy sounds of Herbie Hancock, a beautifully evasive performance by Vanessa Redgrave (Howards End), and a cameo by the Yardbirds make the film a transporting time capsule from a bygone era. Blow-Up is a seductive immersion into creative passion, and a brilliant film by one of cinema's greatest artists. In 1966, Michelangelo Antonioni ( L’avventura ) transplanted his existentialist ennui to the streets of swinging London for this international sensation, the Italian filmmaker’s English-language debut. A countercultural masterpiece about the act of seeing and the art of image making, Blow-Up takes the form of a psychological mystery, starring David Hemmings ( Deep Red ) as a fashion photographer who unknowingly captures a death on film after following two lovers in a park. Antonioni’s meticulous aesthetic control and intoxicating color palette breathe life into every frame, and the jazzy sounds of Herbie Hancock, a beautifully evasive performance by Vanessa Redgrave ( Howards End ), and a cameo by the Yardbirds make the film a transporting time capsule from a bygone era. Blow ‑ Up is a seductive immersion into creative passion, and a brilliant film by one of cinema’s greatest artists. TWO-DISC DVD SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES -New, restored 4K digital transfer -A new piece about director Michelangelo Antonioni’s artistic approach, featuring photography curators Walter Moser and Philippe Garner and art historian David Alan Mellor - Blow-up of “Blow-Up,” a new 52-minute documentary on the making of the film -Conversation from 2016 between Garner and actor Vanessa Redgrave -Archival interviews with Antonioni and actors David Hemmings and Jane Birkin -Trailers -PLUS: A book featuring an essay by film scholar David Forgacs and more Review: The Iconic Masterpiece Of Mod 60's London - One of the most recognizable, sensational, and iconic films of the 1960's, Michelangelo Antonioni's Blow-Up (1966) is an essential art film of it's generation, and a superior touchstone to "ultra-mod" 60's London in an almost crystallized form. An existential exploration of the successful but jaded (or just plain rude and sadistic) fashion photographer (David Hemming as Thomas in his signature role), his eventful day posing and photographing models, his various interactions with mimes, antique sellers, a pair of vapid young ladies, and the life changing pictures he casually takes in the park that may or may not be a murder which culminates in his feeling that the only way to expose the truth is to blow up the film and piece together the clues. With Vanessa Redgrave as the mysterious woman, and as one of his photo's subjects, standing in way it becomes somewhat more difficult and obsessive than he thought. A truly brilliant arbitrary definition of mystery with a nebulous story that examines the subjective nature of storytelling, film maker Antonioni's common observations on society and the growing disconnect and lack of communication in humanity, objectification and what is valuable in context and -most interesting of all- the more we scrutinize reality, the less we may recognize it and the more we question the results. A perfect metaphor for the cinematic experience. Though a bit boring at first blush (this is a Michelangelo Antonioni film after all) and better upon multiple viewings, when it all clicks this film reveals itself as a deeply thoughtful work of genius with powerful use of color, art, architectural compositions, fashion, and a memorable performance by the Yardbirds, and a jazz score by Herbie Hancock. Anyone who has seen Austin Powers, Mel Brooks movies or more recently Last Night In Soho (2022) and even Brian DePalma's Blow Out (1981) will definitely recognize the undeniable influence of this film and it's importance to cinema. The Criterion Blu Ray looks bold and colorful, and contains a making-of documentary, a featurette on the the director, interviews, and fine booklet including the original short story and a smart essay. Most highly recommended. Review: London's swinging 60's. - A film that gives you a lovely vignette into London's swinging 60's. And it shows you films do not have to be all action to be exciting. This film slow burning pace is one of its great strengths, as it build the tension throughout the film. I imported this from the US, as so far Criterion UK doesn't seem to value this film enough to release it on our market. Yes, you do need a multi-region player to enjoy this release, but if you have one it's worth it. The film looks, and sounds, stunning. It also is loaded with lots of extras, although the commentary from my UK DVD version is not one of those. That is however easily remedied. There's enough room in the package to accommodate the DVD-disc in a clear plastic sleeve, and the old DVD-sleeve, trimmed a little, can also fit in. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | David Hemmings, Michelangelo Antonioni, Vanessa Redgrave | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 372 Reviews | | Format | NTSC, Widescreen | | Language | English | | Runtime | 1 hour and 51 minutes | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** David Hemmings, Michelangelo Antonioni, Vanessa Redgrave - **Format:** NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen - **Genre:** Mystery & Suspense - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 51 minutes ## Images ![Blow-Up (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BXzUU0ZwL.jpg) ![Blow-Up (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ryg1zu-wL.jpg) ![Blow-Up (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8132TCfLEwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Iconic Masterpiece Of Mod 60's London *by A***Y on April 30, 2023* One of the most recognizable, sensational, and iconic films of the 1960's, Michelangelo Antonioni's Blow-Up (1966) is an essential art film of it's generation, and a superior touchstone to "ultra-mod" 60's London in an almost crystallized form. An existential exploration of the successful but jaded (or just plain rude and sadistic) fashion photographer (David Hemming as Thomas in his signature role), his eventful day posing and photographing models, his various interactions with mimes, antique sellers, a pair of vapid young ladies, and the life changing pictures he casually takes in the park that may or may not be a murder which culminates in his feeling that the only way to expose the truth is to blow up the film and piece together the clues. With Vanessa Redgrave as the mysterious woman, and as one of his photo's subjects, standing in way it becomes somewhat more difficult and obsessive than he thought. A truly brilliant arbitrary definition of mystery with a nebulous story that examines the subjective nature of storytelling, film maker Antonioni's common observations on society and the growing disconnect and lack of communication in humanity, objectification and what is valuable in context and -most interesting of all- the more we scrutinize reality, the less we may recognize it and the more we question the results. A perfect metaphor for the cinematic experience. Though a bit boring at first blush (this is a Michelangelo Antonioni film after all) and better upon multiple viewings, when it all clicks this film reveals itself as a deeply thoughtful work of genius with powerful use of color, art, architectural compositions, fashion, and a memorable performance by the Yardbirds, and a jazz score by Herbie Hancock. Anyone who has seen Austin Powers, Mel Brooks movies or more recently Last Night In Soho (2022) and even Brian DePalma's Blow Out (1981) will definitely recognize the undeniable influence of this film and it's importance to cinema. The Criterion Blu Ray looks bold and colorful, and contains a making-of documentary, a featurette on the the director, interviews, and fine booklet including the original short story and a smart essay. Most highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ London's swinging 60's. *by A***R on October 23, 2025* A film that gives you a lovely vignette into London's swinging 60's. And it shows you films do not have to be all action to be exciting. This film slow burning pace is one of its great strengths, as it build the tension throughout the film. I imported this from the US, as so far Criterion UK doesn't seem to value this film enough to release it on our market. Yes, you do need a multi-region player to enjoy this release, but if you have one it's worth it. The film looks, and sounds, stunning. It also is loaded with lots of extras, although the commentary from my UK DVD version is not one of those. That is however easily remedied. There's enough room in the package to accommodate the DVD-disc in a clear plastic sleeve, and the old DVD-sleeve, trimmed a little, can also fit in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ● A true Masterpiece ● *by C***Z on July 2, 2026* • Blu-Ray looks & sounds great. ▪︎ Nice transfer/upgrade overall. • All the disc specifications including art, extras and special features are exactly as listed. 🎬 🎞 🎥 🎦 📽 🎟 🎬 A fashion photographer unknowingly captures a death on film after following two lovers in a park. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/42140130-blow-up-the-criterion-collection-dvd](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/42140130-blow-up-the-criterion-collection-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*