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Few British filmmakers have created a body of work as respected and influential as that of Sir David Lean (1908 – 1991), with seven of his 16 films seeing him Oscar-nominated (twice winning) in the category of Best Director. Starting as teaboy at Gaumont Studios, Lean worked his way up to editor on numerous features, including a number of Powell and Pressburger titles, before taking to the director’s chair. Moving from chamber pieces such as Brief Encounter (1945) to some of cinema’s greatest epics, including Lawrence Of Arabia (1962), Lean proved remarkably adept at creating indelible imagery, and never lost sight of the intimate human relationships at each film’s core, whatever its scale. This month’s selection, projecting entirely from 35mm, offers audiences the chance not just to experience some rare screenings, but also to see the films as they were always intended to be seen, on the big screen, and on celluloid. The season will continue in May.
Season notes by Kevin Coyne.
This season is supported by Expert Air.
NOW BOOKING
Book now for cinema screenings via ifi.ie/david-lean/ or via IFI Box Office in-person or over the phone via 01 679 3477.
TICKET INFO:
3 Film Pass* – €30.00
5 Film Pass* – €50.00
8 Film Pass* – €80.00
*Season membership fee of €5.00 is applicable to all bundles for Non-Members. These passes can only be booked in person or by calling the IFI Box Office on 01 679 3477.
Titles include:
Part One:
In Which We Serve (35mm) – Saturday, April 5th (15.30) This Happy Breed (35mm) – Sunday, April 6th(16.00) Blithe Spirit (35mm) – Wednesday, April 9th (18.20) Brief Encounter (35mm) – Wednesday, April 16th (18.30) Great Expectations (35mm) – Saturday, April 19th (15.45) Oliver Twist (35mm) – Sunday, April 20th (15.45) The Passionate Friends (35mm) – Thursday, April 22nd (18.20) Madeleine (35mm) – Wednesday, April 30th (18.20)
Part Two (Coming in May, full details and tickets available soon – including some 70mm titles):
The Sound Barrier Hobson’s Choice Summertime The Bridge on the River Kwai Lawrence of Arabia Doctor Zhivago Ryan’s Daughter A Passage to India
BLUE ROAD – THE EDNA O’BRIEN STORY 18:00
I’M STILL HERE 15:20
IFI EVENING COURSE: 2020S’ VISION – NEW AND RECENT IRISH CINEMA 18:30
MICKEY 17 13:00, 20:20
O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? 13.20
SISTER MIDNIGHT 13:00, 20:50
THE IRISH QUESTION 15:50, 18:15
VERMIGLIO 15:40
The IFI is supported by The Arts Council
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