of their Japanese captors in World War II Burma. Under the leadership of Colonel Nicholson Played by Alec Guinness),
they are persuaded that the bridge should be constructed as a monument of British character and dignity in adverse
circumstances. Though well-intentioned, the bridge clearly becomes a monument to himself, and its construction
becomes a subtle form of collaboration with the enemy. The winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture
and Best Director--the film has been digitally restored from the original negatives to create a stunning new 35mm
print.
enchanting film is about a middle-aged
American woman's dream to find romance
while vacationing in Venice, Italy. Katherine
Hepburn, as Jane, falls for a married art
dealer (Rossano Brazzi) while engulfed in
the art, architecture, music, and cuisine
of Venice. Hepburn's Jane is like a child,
absorbing everything around her. Though
her new-found romance is not the innocent
love affair that she was seeking, she falls
in love, no less. Lean's intention was to
capture a child at play, and eventually, all
children must grow up. Summertime, Lean's
own favorite film, was nominated for a Best
Director Academy Award.