#davidlean

[railwayhistorical]

Pasternak's Russia via David Lean

Watching Dr. Zhivago (1965)—I most likely have not seen this film for thirty-five years or more.

The distinctive music gets me of course—it played on AM radio when I was a kid (mid- to late-1960s), so that's burned into the brain deeply. But look at just one of the shots David Lean (or perhaps Freddie Young, his Director of Photography) cooked up—really outstanding. The aspect ratio of Panavision matches Lean's penchant for the awe-inspiring, expansive landscape.

Omar Sharif and Julie Christie carry the film. Of course seeing, and listening to, Alec Guinness is always a treat. And, much to my surprise, this film had a small part for Klaus Kinski. [He and Werner Herzog nearly killed each other (literally) during the making of Fitzcarraldo.] In the end, Dr. Zhivago won four Oscars (including Freddie Young for his fine cinematography) and a truck load of Golden Globes.

I used to watch films like this on television while I was in art school back in the early 1980s. My friends and I would stay up, drinking beer, taking in staples such as Casablanca, 12 Angry Men, works by Hitchcock, etc. Prior to the diffusion of content via cable TV (akin to what happened with music with the rise of FM and streaming much later), these works were shown more regularly on network television: a comforting and recurring presence.

[andrepitz]

Es sind nicht die Schachfiguren, die gewinnen, es sind die Schachspieler*innen. https://andrepitz.de/2024/09/07/gesehen-lawrence-of-arabia-1962/

[criticfilm]

10 Signature Elements of David Lean’s Filmmaking Style! ⚡

1️⃣ Epic Scale Storytelling: One of the defining features of David Lean’s filmmaking style is his ability to tell stories on an epic scale. His films often span vast time periods and geographical locations, immersing viewers in sweeping narratives. Lean’s mastery of scale and scope creates a sense of grandeur, transporting audiences to different worlds and time periods.

2️⃣ Visually Stunning Cinematography: Lean’s films are visually stunning, characterized by breathtaking cinematography. He collaborates with talented cinematographers to capture awe-inspiring landscapes and intricate set designs. Lean’s attention to visual composition and use of natural lighting contribute to the cinematic beauty of his films.

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[shiveringsoldier]

thinking about maybe taking the davidlean URL that I nabbed a while ago and turning it into a film blog

[isoleminori]

Venezia, AP Photo, estate 1954

Durante le riprese di "Tempo d'estate" di David Lean, Katharine Hepburn si buttò per ben tre volte in un canale di Campo San Barnaba per esigenze di scena. Nonostante alcune precauzioni come l'uso di disinfettanti in acqua e un rivestimento di vaselina sulla pelle, l'attrice rimediò un'infezione a un occhio che si portò dietro per tutta la vita.

#venezia #veneziagram #apphoto #KatharineHepburn #Hepburn #summertime #tempodestate #davidlean #isoleminori #isoleitaliane #mare #isole #island #sea #isola #adriatico #mediterraneo #photography #blackandwhite #bn #vintagephoto #vintagephotography #oldphoto #antiquephoto #oldphotos #oldphotograph #isoleminorifoto #lagunadivenezia #cinema

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[film-book]

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The Criterion Collection - July 2022 DVD, Blu-ray, & 4K Ultra Releases: RAGING BULL, THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, OKJA, & More https://film-book.com/the-criterion-collection-july-2022-dvd-blu-ray-4k-ultra-releases-raging-bull-the-virgin-suicides-okja-more/?feed_id=85733&_unique_id=62bfa80141d45

[amirocks]

From @christianremde 's talk on "STRESS" at Friday's @cm_austin where he spoke about his path to becoming a #documentary #filmmaker through editing, inspiration from Star Wars and #DavidLean - and a "Film-a-Month" Challenge" he began in 2011. #drawing #sketching #sketch #livedrawing #livesketching #digital #procreate #remote #virtual #event #cmatx #CreativeMornings #austin #atx #Texas #art #sketchnotes #graphicrecording #artistsoninstagram (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEg1IvwFvJp/?igshid=aeoszfbv31zk

[lockin007]

올해는 부산국제영화제를 꼭 가겠다는 포부를 접고 대신에 나름 월차 내고 대안을 찾은 하루, 내가 좋아하는 #고전영화 몰아보는 날, 헐리웃 뮤지컬의 영원한 고전 #사랑은비를타고 #헤어질결심 영향으로 편성된 것으로 의심되는 두편 중, 박찬욱 감독 스스로 의식하지 않았다고 하지만, 누가 봐도 이 영화를 떠올리게 하는 #현기증 감독이 각본 집필 당시 정세경 작가에 참고하라고 했다는 #밀회 물론 세 영화 모두 블루레이 타이틀(새로 출시된 4k UHD포함)로 가지고 있지만, 나이를 더 먹을 수록 큰 스크린에서 볼 수 있는 마지막 기회 일지 모른다는 생각이 들어 절박하기도 하다. 나도 어쩔 수 없는 놈인가 보다. 1박으로 다녀온 여수보다 오늘이 더 보람차고 민족스러운 하루로 느껴지니 말이다. 시간내서 여수까지 동행해서 나랑 놀아준 후배에게 미안한 마음이 든다. 🙏 #나만의영화제 #진켈리 #알프레드히치콕 #데이빗린 #포토티켓 #포토카드 #phototicket #photocard #singingintherain #vertigo #briefencounter #jinkelley #alfredhitchcock #davidlean #cinematheque #kofa (한국영상자료원에서) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjSqddeL5d_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[muthur9000]

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and Alien: Covenant (2017) Tragic loss for both Lawrence & Farraj and Daniels & Oram. Random fact: In the biopic of T. E. Lawrence, Michel(Michel de Carvalho) played Farraj, one of the First World War hero’s two teenage followers. ‘They offered me the choice of the two roles – one dies in quicksand, the other is blown up,’ ‘I said, ‘‘Which one lasts longer?’’ And they said the one that gets blown up by a detonator near the railway line. So  I took that one, because it paid more. ‘Now whenever I tell anyone I was in Lawrence Of Arabia they say, “Oh, were you the one who went down in the quicksand?” And no one can ever remember the other one.’ Now aged 68, he is still living out a male fantasy – as a financier with a £5.5 billion fortune and limitless supplies of beer(he and his wife inherited the £4 billion controlling stake in the Heineken empire.). He did it by deciding  to abandon acting on the set of the classic film so that he could enrol at Harvard University. #LawrenceofArabia #AlienCovenant #Heineken #HarvardUniversity #DavidLean #RidleyScott #Desert #Planet4 #Alien #ScienceFiction #Scifi #Space #Horror https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3fH29lorn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rvsb9a6n43js

[thevinyldigest]

#Kalenderblaetter 09/03/2022 - 07/365 2004 | V.A. - England‘s Dreaming Compiled by John Savage #JohnSavage #TrikontRecords The Art Of Soundtrack Covers: 10/365 1957 | Malcolm Arnold - The Bridge On The River Kwai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) #TheBridgeOnRiverKwai #DavidLean #CBSrecords 🤷🏼‍♂️ & 🤷🏼‍♂️ Disclaimer: Was das hier ist? Nachdem ich 2018 diesen kleinen Kalender gekauft hatte, kam mir die Idee, diesen auch wirklich zu „nutzen“. Was ich dann ab 2019 auch umsetzte. Außer jeden Tag drauf zu schauen, ein Kalenderblatt abzureißen, nahm ich mir vor, das jeweilige Album am gleichen Tag auch zu hören. Gleichzeitig schaue ich nach ob ich das Album in meiner Sammlung habe und wenn es mir gefällt, oder ich tatsächlich „schwerwiegende“ Lücken in meinem Regal entdecke, dann kauf‘ ich das Album nach. Auf jeden Fall eine nette Art, neue Musik kennen zu lernen. Statistik 2019: 59/365 Statistik 2020: 60/366 Statistik 2021: 39/365 https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca31Q8fsc4z/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sergeotokar]

C’est avec une certaine émotion que je revois ce soir ce film DOCTEUR JIVAGO (1965) du grand David Lean. C’était un des films cultes de ma mère. Une histoire bouleversante qui est transcendée par une mise en scène tout simplement céleste. certains plans sont somptueux (Ah ce fameux passage où l’on voit un champ de fleurs en hiver qui transite vers le printemps accompagné par la sublime musique de Maurice Jarre… Inoubliable !). Omar Sharif et Julie Christie tutoient tout simplement le divin. Pour moi c’est probablement la plus belle fresque sentimentale et historique de l’histoire du cinéma… Un magnifique classique hollywoodien ! #doctorjivago #docteurjivago #davidlean #omarsharif #juliechristie #mauricejarre #fresque #romance #cinema #geekinworld #filmculte #classique #nostalgie #filmreview (à Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXrPOnbrUsc/?utm_medium=tumblr

[salonaudiovisualfrancispou-fan]

Magnifica!!! Unos prisioneros de guerra son obligados a construir un puente. Disponible en #hbomax #davidlean https://www.instagram.com/p/CWn0KxIr765/?utm_medium=tumblr

[tcm]

Director David Lean in DR. ZHIVAGO ('65)

[bryanlenning]

Boy oh boy what a gorgeous film such framing and the performance from Peter O’Toole is electric. You can feel the energy. I look to pay homage with a #posterdesign 🙏 . . #lawrenceofarabia #peterotoole #alecguinness #anthonyquinn #omarsharif #davidlean #cinema #cinematography #poster #movieposter #60s #design #graphicdesign #art #artistsoninstagram #fanart #instart #photoshop #illustration #digitalart #classics #soundtrack #mauricejarre https://www.instagram.com/p/CE1vGh2BeEt/?igshid=an6hxpnerex6

[filmarchivistpov]

Ran the U.S. premiere of this 70mm print of LAWRENCE last night. Judging strictly by weight, this is the greatest movie ever. #lawrenceofarabia #davidlean #filmarchivistpov #70mm #70mmfilm #poundforpound (at Egyptian Theatre)

[tallguycm]

Now viewing. . . . #movie #film #cine #cinema #cinephile #criterioncollection #criterionchannel #movies #films #40s #classic #blackandwhite #noelcoward #davidlean #quarantine https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6FJ6LjcrA/?igshid=306ezotlx952