History & Film - Fall 2000 Schedule

HISTORY AND FILM
Fall 2000

All films shown on Wednesday evenings, 7:00 PM, in Boreham 120.

September 27

Little Buddha
(directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, 1993)

A sweeping tale of destiny and spirituality, which interweaves the story of Siddhartha Guatama (the Buddha) with a present-day story of an American boy who may be the reincarnation of a Tibetan lama. Keanu Reeves plays Siddhartha; also starring Bridget Fonda and Chris Isaak.

October 18

Julius Caesar
(directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1953)

"Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears." Hear Marlon Brando deliver these famous lines in this acclaimed film production of William Shakespeare’s historical drama of ambition, tyranny, and conspiracy. The cast also includes John Gielgud, James Mason, Greer Garson, and Deborah Kerr. Awards: Academy Award (Best Art Direction); Academy Award nomination (Best Picture, Best Actory, Best Cinematography); British Academy Award (Best Actors).

November 15

The Name of the Rose
(directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, 1986)

Sean Connery stars as William of Baskerville, a Franciscan monk who is called to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in a 14^th-century abbey. An intriguing mix of ideas and action, and a fascinating evocation of medieval life. Based on the novel by Umberto Eco. Also stars Christian Slater and F. Murray Abraham. Awards: British Academy Award (Best Actor); César Award (Best Foreign Film); German Film Award (Best Actor; Production Design).

December 6

The Passion of Joan of Arc
(directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1928)

A restored version of one of the great works of film history. Working from the original transcripts of the trial of Joan of Arc, director Dreyer creates an intense, unforgettable portrait of the teenage mystic whose faith led her to military leadership, trial, torture, and death. Critic Pauline Kael said the performance of Renee Maria Falconetti (as Joan) "may be the finest performance ever recorded on film."

September 27	Little Buddha (directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, 1993)
	A sweeping tale of destiny and spirituality, which interweaves the story of Siddhartha Guatama (the Buddha) with a present-day story of an American boy who may be the reincarnation of a Tibetan lama. Keanu Reeves plays Siddhartha; also starring Bridget Fonda and Chris Isaak.

October 18	*Julius Caesar* (directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1953)
	"Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears." Hear Marlon Brando deliver these famous lines in this acclaimed film production of William Shakespeare’s historical drama of ambition, tyranny, and conspiracy. The cast also includes John Gielgud, James Mason, Greer Garson, and Deborah Kerr. Awards: Academy Award (Best Art Direction); Academy Award nomination (Best Picture, Best Actory, Best Cinematography); British Academy Award (Best Actors).


November 15	*The Name of the Rose* (directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, 1986)
	Sean Connery stars as William of Baskerville, a Franciscan monk who is called to investigate a series of mysterious deaths in a 14^th-century abbey. An intriguing mix of ideas and action, and a fascinating evocation of medieval life. Based on the novel by Umberto Eco. Also stars Christian Slater and F. Murray Abraham. Awards: British Academy Award (Best Actor); César Award (Best Foreign Film); German Film Award (Best Actor; Production Design).


December 6	*The Passion of Joan of Arc* (directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1928)
	A restored version of one of the great works of film history. Working from the original transcripts of the trial of Joan of Arc, director Dreyer creates an intense, unforgettable portrait of the teenage mystic whose faith led her to military leadership, trial, torture, and death. Critic Pauline Kael said the performance of Renee Maria Falconetti (as Joan) "may be the finest performance ever recorded on film."