The great Hitchcock made a comeback at the French Cinematheque . Until 28 February, you can discover or rediscover the full its dazzling filmography, fifty-eight feature films and many films made for television, including his series Alfred Hitchcock Presents which appeared for the first time his famous comic figure who became the emblem of moviegoers.
his British period, the least known, is worth a look. If the 39 steps remains his best known work from this period, you will have the curiosity to watch Lady Vanishes or the first version of Man Knew Too with Peter Lorre. A From 1940, Hitchcock emigrated to the USA thanks to producer David O. Selznick, who offered him Rebecca . Academy Award next year (but attributed to Selznick as is customary), "the master of suspense" will be appointed to five times without success. It was not until the snipers of the New Wave with Chabrol and Truffaut course for the master's talent is finally recognized.
The Under Capricorn (1949)
Filmmaker inevitable and unbeatable, all filmmakers, consciously or unconsciously evoke Hitchcock through their films. The Cinematheque will offer a selection of filmmakers who are heavily inspired by his work, beginning with Brian De Palma.
Shadow of a Doubt, Notorious, Rope, Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Birds, Psycho ... many singular works, brilliant, Machiavellian where the incredible sense of direction in each plane explodes. A boon for movie buffs and novices alike to (re) go on the big screen a film so fascinating. In addition to films, the Cinematheque will offer several lectures the filmmaker. Finally, Wednesday, February 2, Patrick McGilligan will present his much anticipated biography "Alfred Hitchcock: a life of shadows and light" . Enjoy!
Alfred Hitchcock retrospective at the French Cinematheque.
Information: 01.71.19.33.33. or www.cinematheque.fr
Alfred Hitchcock retrospective at the French Cinematheque.
Information: 01.71.19.33.33. or www.cinematheque.fr
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