QUESTION: Which five films would you choose to explain Cinema to an Alien? (or Screen History to a film student!)?? ANSWER from me: "As the others say, a challenging task and I have a lot of sore losers rattling around in my brain but here are 5: THE HISTORY OF CINEMAS IN FIVE FILMS Napoleon (Abel Gance, 1927) – perhaps the most ambitious and adventurous film of the silent era, a portrait of one of the most charismatic and complex leaders in human history Mr Smith Goes to Washington (Frank Capra, 1939) – a high point of the golden age of Hollywood, rejuvenating the American dream by criticising corruption and complacency Lawrence of Arabia (David Lean, 1962) – perhaps the greatest the international epic and a brave look at the construction of what we now understand to be the Middle East Cabaret (Bob Fosse, 1972) – arguably the perfect mix of drama and dance, and a portait of one of the most artistically dynamic and dangerous periods in human history Apocalypse Now (Francis Ford Coppola, 1979) – arguably the apex of auteur cinema, a portrait of madness on an imperial scale All of these films meld a richly insightful and often politically critical portrait of an era with superb psychological storytelling, stunning performances and cinematic brilliance. And they all have something to say to us today…" You can read what some others suggested here: blogs.aftrs.edu.au/screenculture/?p=749 And come along tomorrow night, Tuesday June 11 at 6.30pm, to the Sydney Festival Hub at Town Hall with your own thoughts and to hear what a stellar panel has to offer: sff.org.au/public/events/five-films-for-an-alien-hosted-by-aftrs/
Posted on: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:36:29 +0000
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