Cycle

From 24.05. To 02.06.2021.

Portreti: Epsko-lirski duh Davida Leana

Portreti: Epsko-lirski duh Davida Leana

All films have only Croatian subtitles.
Ticket is 25 kuna.

Films in cycle

Lawrence of Arabia

(UK, 1962)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Freddie Young
Synopsis:

Nakon što Thomas Edward Lawrence u dobi od 46 godina pogine u prometnoj nesreći, do koje je došlo jer je tijekom vožnje motocikla skrenuo da bi izbjegao dvojicu dječaka na biciklima, na njegovoj komemoraciji među nazočnima se povede razgovor o pokojniku. Lawrence je bio britanski diplomat, potpukovnik, pripadnik tajne službe, vojni pilot, arheolog i pisac u čijem se životu kao ključno razdoblje izdvojilo ono tijekom Prvog svjetskog rata. U to vrijeme on je kao poručnik britanske vo...

color, 216'
PROJECTION:
Monday 24.05.2021 AT 19:00

Brief Encounter

(UK, 1945)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Robert Krasker
Synopsis:

The action takes place in London after WW2. A houswife Laura Jesson susreće meets dr Alec Harvey in a cafe of the local train station. Although both are married, they fall in love. They regularly meet every Thursday in a small cafe, even though they are aware that their love stands little chance... The love scenes of the main protagonists, Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard, according to many, are among the most endearing scenes in the history of film.

b/w, 86'
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 25.05.2021 AT 19:00

In Wich We Serve

(UK, 1942)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Ronald Neame
Synopsis:

War drama taking place in WW 2. This is the story of Torrin a British destroyer boat which has been hit and is sinking. Through flash-backs of survivors who cling onto anything that will float and wait for the rescue, we follow this humane story about them, their families and the ship on which they served and loved... This is an outstanding film starring Noel Coward, who was also the co director with David Lean, as well as producer and screenwriter.

b/w, 115'
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 25.05.2021 AT 21:00

The Bridge on the River Kwai

(UK, USA, 1957)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Jack Hildyard
Synopsis:

The year is 1943. British soldiers, captured by the Japanese in Siam, are building a railroad from Bangkok to Rangoon. A special platoon led by colonel Nicholson has an order to build a bridge over the river Kwai. That bridge would be a vital road for Japanese war forces. After British officers receive an order to work together with their soldiers, there emerges a moral battle between colonel Nicholson and the Japanese colonel Saito. In spite of the torture that he has to endure, the British off...

color, 161'
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 26.05.2021 AT 19:00

Great Expectations

(UK, 1946)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Guy Green
Synopsis:

The version of the classic Charles Dickens story of Pip, an orphaned British boy who is befriended by a mysterious benefactor who enables him to become a gentleman of means... This film won two Oscars (nominated for 4 - including the category the best director and screenplay)

b/w, 118'
PROJECTION:
Thursday 27.05.2021 AT 19:00

This Happy Breed

(UK, 1944)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Ronald Neame
Synopsis:

London, neposredno nakon Prvog svjetskog rata. Ulicama grada prolaze vojnici, ratni pobjednici, muškarci se napokon vraćaju svojim kućama. Obitelj Gibbons useljava u kuću u kojoj će svoj kutak imati svi njezini članovi, glava obitelji Frank, njegova supruga Ethel, njihovih troje djece, teta Sylvia i baka, gospođa Flint, majka gospođe Ethe. Unatoč povremenim trzavicama, život u novoj kući je obilježen srećom i veseljem. U susjedstvu Gibbonsa sa svojom obitelji živi Bob Mitchell, Frankov ra...

color, 115'
PROJECTION:
Thursday 27.05.2021 AT 21:00

Ryan's Daughter

(UK, 1970)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Freddie Young
Synopsis:

Ireland, 1916. Rosy Ryan, daughter of Tom Ryan, owner of the local pub, is married to a simple and unattractive school teacher, Charles Shaughnessy. She has a love affair with the British military officer, Randolph Doryan. After they are discovered by the village fool, Michael, people start to gossip. Charles doesn’t pay any attention to what people are saying, and is convinced that Rosy will come to her senses. Soon after, Rosy’s father turns in a few of the IRA members, hoping to e...

color, 206'
PROJECTION:
Friday 28.05.2021 AT 19:00

Oliver Twist

(UK, 1948)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Guy Green
Synopsis:

This is a film adaptation of Dickens’ novel starring John Howard Davies as Twist and Alec Guinness as Fagin, the leader of the gang of young pickpockets that Oliver joins after arriving in London. At the time it was made, the film created controversy because of how Alec Guinness’ character was supposedly depicted in an anti-Semitic manner. It was shown in the US three years after its premiere in London, in a shortened version, while it was completely banned in Israel and Egypt.

b/w, 105'
PROJECTION:
Saturday 29.05.2021 AT 19:00

Blithe Spirit

(UK, 1945)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Ronald Neame
Synopsis:

Naočiti Charles Condomine uspješan je romanopisac iz britanske grofovije Kent, oženjen privlačnom Ruth. Ruth je Charlesova druga supruga, jer je on već bio oženjen atraktivnom Elvirom koja je poginula u tragičnoj prometnoj nesreći. Kad mu pri pisanju novog romana zatreba složeniji psihološki profil jednog lika, Charles uz pomoć medija Madam Arcati i u društvu obiteljskih prijatelja Georgea i Violet Bradman odluči prirediti spiritističku seansu i tijekom nje pokušati p...

color, 96'
PROJECTION:
Saturday 29.05.2021 AT 21:00

A Passage to India

(UK, USA, 1984)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Ernest Day
Synopsis:

Colonial India, 1924. A young and educated British woman, Adela Quested, arrives in Chandrapore. She is hoping to discover the real India. She meets Dr Aziz and they become friends. Aziz feels comfortable with Adela and soon invites her for a trip. Adela comes back with bruises and accuses Aziz of rape. The ruling British government convicts Dr Aziz, before the legal trial has even begun…

color, 164'
PROJECTION:
Sunday 30.05.2021 AT 19:00

Hobson's Choice

(UK, 1953)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Jack Hildyard
Synopsis:

Each day shoemaker Henry Horatio Hobson bosses around his employees and his three daughters. At night, drunk, he roams the streets of London. Maggie, his oldest daughter, frees herself from his tyranny by marrying Will Mossop. Together they open up a competitive shoemaking store. After that she plans to help her other two sisters get rid of their tyrannical father and marry their sweethearts…This great comedy with style and zest achieved much success outside of Great Britain. In the...

b/w, 108'
PROJECTION:
Monday 31.05.2021 AT 19:00

The Passionate Friends

(UK, 1949)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Guy Green
Synopsis:

Privlačna Mary Justin senzibilna je mlada žena udana za znatno starijeg i dobrostojećeg bankara Howarda Justina, žena koja udobno živi u naizgled skladnom braku bez ljubavi. Kad se zatekne na odmoru u švicarskim Alpama, dok čeka Howarda koji kasni zbog poslovnih obveza, Mary u hotelu Splendide poslije devet godina ponovo susretne naočitog Stevena Strattona. Tijekom studentskih dana Steven je bio njena velika ljubav, a Mary ga je odbacila zbog sigurnosti koju joj je tada mogao pružiti brak...

b/w, 95'
PROJECTION:
Monday 31.05.2021 AT 21:00

Doctor Zhivago

(UK, Italy, USA, 1965)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Freddie Young
Synopsis:

Godine 1936. general Crvene armije Jevgraf Živago naiđe na mladu radnicu za koju pretpostavi da bi mogla biti kći njegova polubrata Jurija Živaga i njegove velike ljubavi Lare. Stoga Jevgraf odluči djevojci prepričati najvažnije detalje iz Jurijeva života, vjerujući da bi se ona tako mogla prisjetiti nekih detalja te potvrditi njegovu pretpostavku. Jurij je još kao dječak, krajem 19. stoljeća, ostao siroče, a odgojen je u okrilju bogate moskovske obitelji Aleksandra Gromeka. Diplomirav&sc...

color, 197'
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 01.06.2021 AT 19:00

Summertime

(UK, USA, 1955)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Jack Hildyard
Synopsis:

An American, Jane Hudson, arrives in Venice, on her first trip to Europe. She is hoping to have a romantic love affair. Soon, she meets the handsome Renato Di Rossi and spends a couple of romantic days with him. But, he confesses to her that he is married and has children…

color, 100'
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 02.06.2021 AT 19:00

The Sound Barrier

(UK, 1952)

Directed by: David Lean
PHOTOGRAPHY: Jack Hildyard
Synopsis:

U Velikoj Britaniji tijekom Drugog svjetskog rata, dobrostojeći zrakoplovni konstruktor John Ridgefield je inovativnom tehnologijom značajno pridonio razvoju britanskih zračnih snaga. Nakon što rat završi, Ridgefield se upusti u konstrukciju novog mlaznog aviona koji bi trebao letjeti brže od zvuka. No svi pokušaji završavaju tako što se piloti prilikom testnih letova suočavaju s čini se nepremostivom zvučnom barijerom, što dovodi i do smrtonosnih nesreć...

b/w, 109'
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 02.06.2021 AT 21:00
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