Shadowlands (Attenborough, 1993): Phoenix Cinema, 2pm
Phoenix Cinema introduction to a special screening: This screening of Shadowlands, directed by the legendary Richard Attenborough, will be followed by an exclusive Q&A with his son, Michael Attenborough CBE, D.Litt. Michael will share personal insights into his father’s creative process and behind-the-scenes stories from Richard’s remarkable filmmaking career. Michael Attenborough has been a distinguished theatre director for over 50 years. His career began as Associate Director at the Mercury Theatre Colchester, followed by roles at the Leeds Playhouse and London’s Young Vic Theatre. He went on to become Artistic Director of the Palace Theatre Watford, and later the Hampstead Theatre — renowned for its dedication to new writing. Michael then served 12 years as Principal Associate Director and Executive Producer at the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he remains an Honorary Associate Artist, before spending 11 years as Artistic Director of the acclaimed and award-winning Almeida Theatre in London. His extensive freelance work includes acclaimed productions for the National Theatre, the Royal Court, the Tricycle, the Globe and Chichester Festival Theatre, as well as international work in Dublin, Edmonton, Toronto, Brisbane, Washington, and twice on Broadway.This promises to be a fascinating afternoon celebrating both film and theatre, offering a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of one of Britain’s most celebrated filmmakers.
Chicago Reader review:
Richard Attenborough has never been a very interesting director, but working here with a fairly foolproof package—two terrific actors (Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger) and an adaptation by author William Nicholson of his highly successful BBC telefilm and stage play—he does a respectable job (1993). Based on the real-life friendship and marriage of New York City writer Joy Gresham (Winger) and Oxford writer and professor C.S. Lewis (Hopkins), this is an understated love story shot in ‘Scope by Roger Pratt that makes the most of its lead players and lush English countryside, including the Oxford campus.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Here (and above) ios the trailer.
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