Room 666 / Room 999: A Cinematic Time Capsule Now on Blu-ray

The Criterion Collection is set to release the Room 666 / Room 999 Blu-ray on May 13, offering a rare glimpse into filmmaking discussions that transcend decades. This unique compilation features Wim Wenders' Room 666 alongside Lubna Playoust's Room 999, presenting a rich dialogue on the evolution of cinema.

In 1982, at the Cannes Film Festival, renowned filmmaker Wim Wenders invited a stellar lineup of directors—such as Michelangelo Antonioni, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Jean-Luc Godard, and Steven Spielberg—to contemplate whether cinema was facing an existential crisis. Nearly forty years later, Lubna Playoust revisits this conversation with contemporary auteurs like David Cronenberg, Claire Denis, and Asghar Farhadi, using the same minimalist and fixed-camera format Wenders employed.

These conversations cast light on how technology and distribution shifts have impacted filmmaking, addressing broader themes of politics, culture, and the enduring value of cinema over two distinct eras. While Wenders captures perspectives from luminaries of the past, Playoust brings into focus the thoughts and concerns of today’s filmmakers as they confront new challenges.

Included in this release are special features such as "Meet the Filmmakers," an insightful interview with Room 999 director Lubna Playoust, and the film's trailer. This release employs meticulous technical specs: Room 666 features include color, stereo sound in multiple languages with English subtitles, while Room 999 offers advanced 5.1 surround sound.

Release Contents:

• Meet the Filmmakers: A new interview with Room 999 director Lubna Playoust
• Trailer