Date Night with the Academy
(NR) UK/USA/Italy – 3 hr 17 min
1965 · d. David Lean
Starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness
A chance encounter between a young surgeon (Omar Sharif) and a revolutionary’s wife (Julie Christie) sparks a passionate romance that endures for decades—even as the Russian Revolution plunges their country into chaos. Nominated for ten Oscars (and winning five), this sweeping epic from David Lean (Lawrence of Arabia) demands big–screen viewing.
This screening will be presented in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar, taught by Jennifer Fleeger, Ph.D.
Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 1:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
