Great movies can be a balm for the soul in these troubled times. This April, as the Criterion Channel marks its first anniversary, we’re presenting one of our most packed lineups yet. There’s something for every movie lover to enjoy, cherish, and share, including a centennial retrospective of Japanese cinema icon Toshiro Mifune; a celebration of 1970s style; a second installment of our Columbia Noir series; spotlights on Jean Arthur, Gary Cooper, and Maurice Pialat; and audacious works by contemporary auteurs Yorgos Lanthimos, Jafar Panahi, Rungano Nyoni, and Alain Guiraudie.

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* indicates programming available starting June 1



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