A publicity programme for the National Film Theatre for the month of May 1996, featuring an image the actress Joanne Whalley in the film 'Scandal' on the front cover. The programme contains information about the NFT's film screenings and seasons for the month, which included a retrospective of the director Alfred Hitchock's early British career, a selection of films produced and/or distributed by Palace Pictures, a programme titled 'Picturegoer: How 100 Years of Cinema Changed our Lives' described as a series celebrating films 'that best encapsulate the experience of going to the movies' and a retrospective of the cinematographer Jack Cardiff's work, including an in-person appearance/interview with Cardiff himself. Further highlights include the NFT's continuing programme of Italian films, selected strands on LGBT cinema, cult cinema and short films and an 'avant-garde showcase'. Special events include a special preview of 'Inside Burma: Land of Fear, a programme of films celebrating International Jazz Day and a series of films directed by David Lean each introduced by film historian Kevin Brownlow. The programme features screening times, synopses and photos for each of the individual titles as well as general venue and booking information.
Item number | 98250 |
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Category | Programme |
Type | Cinema Publicity |
Language | English |
Country of origin | UK |
Related people | Alfred Hitchcock (Subject) |
David Lean (Subject) | |
Jack Cardiff (Subject) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection