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.

[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)

[MrRazorblade]

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