The biggest cinematic influence on one of cinema’s most influential filmmakers... 📽️
Steven Spielberg on how David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia inspired his career.
#StevenSpielberg #DavidLean #LawrenceOfArabia #ET #RaidersOfTheLostArc #Anniversary
Remembering David Lean on his 118th birthday!
David Lean’s Brief Encounter (1945)
described by critics as “one of the most emotionally devastating movies of all time,” capturing love at its most ephemeral and powerful.
Cuando en 1988 se puso en marcha la restauración de Lawrence de Arabia (1962), varias de las escenas añadidas habían perdido la pista de sonido y diálogo, por lo que tuvieron que ser dobladas.
Fue entonces cuando el director David Lean y el protagonista Peter O’Toole volvieron a verse tras más de dos décadas.
Aquí lo explican.
🚧PHENOMENA: Tancat per reformes • Closed for renovation • Cerrado por reformas
#phenomena #phenomenaexperience #lawrenceofarabia #peterotoole #davidlean
Filmmaker Chris Columbus reveals what he’s watching on TCM this March, and shares his film takes – from his favorite performances in THE APARTMENT (‘60) to how David Lean’s GREAT EXPECTATIONS (‘48) inspired his direction for HOME ALONE (‘90).
See all his picks this month on TCM.
Today, we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of David Lean’s sweeping masterpiece DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, celebrated on AFI’s lists of greatest movies and greatest love stories. In this 2003 clip from the AFI Archive, the legendary Omar Sharif provides an interesting take on his performance in the film.
Help protect the history of film by supporting the AFI Archive today at AFI.com/donate. #AFIArchive #AFI100 #MovieAnniversary #FilmHistory #DoctorZhivago #OmarSharif
K. Asif shot Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya inside a real Sheesh Mahal that was covered with thousands of Belgian glass mirrors. Filmmakers around the world, including David Lean, believed the scene was impossible to film. The mirrors reflected everything, so the team used thin layers of wax on select sections to soften reflections, hid equipment with black cloth, and adjusted mirror angles to keep the camera out of frame. They relied on diffused lighting, custom shields, and precise camera placement to control the glare created by Technicolor lights. What looked unfilmable became a timeless moment in cinema because Asif refused to compromise on his vision.
Le grand Denis Villeneuve est dans le Video Club !
Son amour pour la science-fiction, son admiration pour Xavier Dolan, ses inspirations cinématographiques, de David Lean à Steven Spielberg : le réalisateur des films Dune nous plonge dans son univers dans le Video Club 🔥
À voir en intégralité sur YouTube !
Spike Lee just delivered the ultimate reality check on vertical video 📱
"How could you watch Lawrence of Arabia like this?" he asked, mimicking holding a phone vertically. His point? Epic cinema demands epic canvases.
While filmmaking tools have been democratized (you can literally shoot and edit on your phone now), Lee argues some stories still need that widescreen treatment. David Lean's masterpieces weren't meant to be consumed in portrait mode.
The democratization of gear is incredible for creators, but are we sacrificing cinematic vision for convenience? Spike's three-word response to vertical movie theaters says it all: "Nah."
What's your take? Has mobile-first content changed how we think about storytelling? 🎬
📺Esta noche en Classics camino a los Oscars: 'El puente sobre el río Kwai' de David Lean (1957)
Vive el orgullo y la resistencia en medio de la selva durante la construcción de un puente. Honor, disciplina y un pulso firme frente a la humillación y la guerra.
⏰A las 22:00h en TRECE
Unfiltered thoughts on *The English Patient* surface here! Get ready for the visual praise—the cinematography is lauded, with one observer noting the desert imagery resembles a body, channeling pure David Lean vibes. Yet, the story itself gets hit with the predictability label, especially that sentimental ending. The ultimate mic drop: this movie is hailed as a perfect adaptation specifically because it *didn't* stick slavishly to Michael Ondaatje's book. A fascinating perspective on a beloved classic. #TheEnglishPatient #FilmCritique #MovieReview #ClassicFilm #Adaptation
Scorsese on David Lean’s “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962)
Merveilleux Claude Rains dans "Les Amants Passionnés" (1949) du tout aussi merveilleux David Lean.
On ne peut pas expliquer cette scène sans spoiler ce très beau film, qui vaut le détour, donc on se contentera de vous conseiller deux autres films de David Lean : "Brève Rencontre" (1945) et "Vacances à Venise" (1955).
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