EO (2022) coming from Criterion - Blu-ray Forum

Scottie · 06-01-2022, 04:03 PM

Sideshow/Janus Films will be releasing Jerzy Skolimowski's "Eo" theatrically in the USA. The film won the Jury Prize at this year's Cannes film festival.

Janus is the parent company of Criterion so expect to see an announcement later this year or early next year.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mo...bebe68e79f1c43

BluCollector13 · 01-04-2023, 03:10 AM

Can't wait to get it. Very sad film but a very beautiful and thoughtful one and the trained donkeys playing the central character really gave an incredible performance.

mrlanphear · 01-04-2023, 03:19 AM

This thread title is misleading, or at the very least, premature. Janus releases lots of films theatrically. This does not guarantee a home video release from Criterion.

HighScore Valerie · 01-04-2023, 05:09 AM

Wait a minute... This ain't Balthazar!

BluBonnet · 01-04-2023, 05:14 AM

I really loved this movie!! Look forward to the disc

Penti Mento · 01-04-2023, 03:51 PM

If this gets a UHD before Au Hasard Balthazar, I will be mad as a mule.

infiniteCR · 01-04-2023, 04:58 PM

It captain eo then? Darn.

MifuneFan · 07-27-2023, 04:10 PM

Dated for October 17th

https://www.criterion.com/films/3348...ntent=oct-2023

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SPECIAL FEATURES

The Making of “EO,” a new conversation with writer-director Jerzy Skolimowski and writer-producer Ewa Piaskowska
PLUS: All the Donkeys, an introduction to the six Sardinian donkeys who play EO
Trailer

Pbateman1015 · 07-27-2023, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Dated for October 17th

https://www.criterion.com/films/3348...ntent=oct-2023

And in case it isn't clear, this release isn't a Criterion Collection title. It's part of Janus Films' new "Janus Contemporaries" line.

erikottowegner · 07-28-2023, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HighScore Valerie

Wait a minute... This ain't Balthazar!

This had me VERY confused. I thought there was a US title that was different for the same film. Did they rip it off or just remake it?

Cecil B. DeMille · 10-04-2023, 09:03 PM

I would be interested in a comparison of the picture quality of the BFI and the Criterion disc. I doubt that anyone on the forum has both releases, though. The screenshot sites do not seem to be interested, apparently.

Maczones · 10-27-2023, 08:38 PM

This is sad, The new Criterion Janus Contemporaries releases does not include bind numbers like the Criterion Collection. Wish they would change their minds...please.

JasonMichael · 10-28-2023, 12:54 AM

What are bind numbers?

MifuneFan · 10-28-2023, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonMichael

What are bind numbers?

Spine numbers.

jiggyblau · 11-07-2023, 10:27 PM

Any info on how this disc ended up? It's $15 at the B&N sale, and it seems like a film worth adding to the library.

MifuneFan · 11-07-2023, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggyblau

Any info on how this disc ended up? It's $15 at the B&N sale, and it seems like a film worth adding to the library.

DVDBeaver did a review of it with a few screenshots. Looks great to me. Not sure how it compares to the stream, or UK disc though.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film11/blu-...eo_blu-ray.htm

anchor_man · 03-18-2025, 05:24 PM

I finally worked up the courage to watch this movie. It was not easy; it is a very emotional and at times painful film.

I strongly recommend it to anyone who cares deeply about animals, but really anyone with a heart will get a thrilling ride out of it. Also, did anyone else get Stalker vibes from all the travel/water montages? Bravo to them.

James Luckard · 03-18-2025, 07:42 PM

I'd been curious about this film, so I just read the Wikipedia synopsis.

I'm very glad I did.

I'm happy that this disc exists for fans of the film, but I can guarantee, I will never ever watch this film after reading that summary.

I recommend anyone who's the least bit squeamish about violence/cruelty toward animals (even fictional violence/cruelty) read that summary first.

The movie ends

[Show spoiler]

.

anchor_man · 08-16-2025, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by James Luckard

I recommend anyone who's the least bit squeamish about violence/cruelty toward animals (even fictional violence/cruelty) read that summary first.

Given most people commit cruelty against animals on a daily basis, often unconsciously, this is exactly the reason they ought to watch this film.

James Luckard · 08-16-2025, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by anchor_man

Given most people commit cruelty against animals on a daily basis, often unconsciously, this is exactly the reason they ought to watch this film.

You're entitled to your opinion, but I still feel comfortable having warned people about this movie.

Whenever a movie revolves around an animal, the animal tends to get killed or die, so I always read the summary of any movie about an animal before watching it.

06-01-2022, 04:03 PM	#1
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	EO (2022) coming from Criterion Sideshow/Janus Films will be releasing Jerzy Skolimowski's "Eo" theatrically in the USA. The film won the Jury Prize at this year's Cannes film festival. Janus is the parent company of Criterion so expect to see an announcement later this year or early next year. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mo...bebe68e79f1c43

03-18-2025, 07:42 PM	#18
James Luckard Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:399 Blu-ray collection:1817 Blu-ray reviews: 34	I'd been curious about this film, so I just read the Wikipedia synopsis. I'm very glad I did. I'm happy that this disc exists for fans of the film, but I can guarantee, I will never ever watch this film after reading that summary. I recommend anyone who's the least bit squeamish about violence/cruelty toward animals (even fictional violence/cruelty) read that summary first. The movie ends [Show spoiler]exactly how you suspect it will .

01-04-2023, 03:10 AM	#2
BluCollector13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:292 Blu-ray collection:2167 DVD collection:1393 MA collection:184 Digital collection:126 iTunes collection:206 Prime collection:13	Can't wait to get it. Very sad film but a very beautiful and thoughtful one and the trained donkeys playing the central character really gave an incredible performance.

01-04-2023, 03:19 AM	#3
mrlanphear Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:434 DVD collection:280	This thread title is misleading, or at the very least, premature. Janus releases lots of films theatrically. This does not guarantee a home video release from Criterion.

01-04-2023, 05:09 AM	#4
HighScore Valerie Active Member Member since:Dec 2022 Location:North Dakota	Wait a minute... This ain't Balthazar!

01-04-2023, 05:14 AM	#5
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	I really loved this movie!! Look forward to the disc

01-04-2023, 03:51 PM	#6
Penti Mento Banned Member since:Dec 2022	If this gets a UHD before Au Hasard Balthazar, I will be mad as a mule.

01-04-2023, 04:58 PM	#7
infiniteCR Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:327 Blu-ray collection:1648 DVD collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:5	It captain eo then? Darn.

10-04-2023, 09:03 PM	#11
Cecil B. DeMille Senior Member Member since:May 2022 4K collection:265 Blu-ray collection:1747 DVD collection:110 Blu-ray reviews:5	I would be interested in a comparison of the picture quality of the BFI and the Criterion disc. I doubt that anyone on the forum has both releases, though. The screenshot sites do not seem to be interested, apparently.

10-27-2023, 08:38 PM	#12
Maczones Member Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews:1	This is sad, The new Criterion Janus Contemporaries releases does not include bind numbers like the Criterion Collection. Wish they would change their minds...please.

10-28-2023, 12:54 AM	#13
JasonMichael Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2018 Location:Pembroke, Ontario, Canada	What are bind numbers?

11-07-2023, 10:27 PM	#15
jiggyblau Expert Member Member since:Apr 2012 4K collection:1059 Blu-ray collection:2554 Trading Score:7	Any info on how this disc ended up? It's $15 at the B&N sale, and it seems like a film worth adding to the library.

03-18-2025, 05:24 PM	#17
anchor_man Active Member Member since:Jun 2024 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:13	I finally worked up the courage to watch this movie. It was not easy; it is a very emotional and at times painful film. I strongly recommend it to anyone who cares deeply about animals, but really anyone with a heart will get a thrilling ride out of it. Also, did anyone else get Stalker vibes from all the travel/water montages? Bravo to them.

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