Girish Shambu on Christian Petzold

In this excerpt from an introduction on the Criterion Channel, critic Girish Shambu illuminates the political history that animates the work of one of the most exciting filmmakers in contemporary world cinema.
Watch the full introduction and the series at criterionchannel.com.

[@derekbrou]

I always think I know so much about movies and filmmakers but almost every week I’m shown a filmmaker I’ve never heard of, it’s exhausting. Now I’ve got yet another one to explore. Screw you criterion (but also thanks)

[@MrRazorblade999]

Transit is brilliant. By far his best work to date.

[@lung325]

I'm immensely excited by this collection. I haven't been let down by the Criterion Channel yet but this one is extremely timely. I'd seen Phoenix but after having a lengthy conversation with a friend about Transit had a new found interest in exploring Petzold's work. And here we are, within days. I couldn't ask for more.

[@bluefilmsltd]

Outstanding filmmaker