David Lean talks SHOTS *Lawrence of Arabia*

Here's a MEGA-CUT of the stuff I've been posting on my IG. The great directors all died before the advent of dvd commentary tracks but Spielberg got a 'live commentary' from Lean when they watched the restoration of 'Lawrence of Arabia' together. I've cut Spielberg's story together with a rare clip I found of Lean talking about why he chose specific shots for a pivotal scene in the picture. (The original audio is a British show broadcast at a different frame rate. I've replaced the scenes from the film with hi-def footage but the audio is impossible to sync perfectly.) In my Story Class I bang on about ‘contrast’ being the key to engaging images but also in drama (and sound, music, motion, editing etc.) - which Lean touches on at the end of this clip (it's also nicely illustrated by the Zhivago clip inspired by King Vidor's 'The Big Parade'.

[@transvestosaurus878]

They literally do not make them like this any more.

[@redbarchetta8782]

They just did again with Dune and Dune 2.

[@deltatango2581]

David Lean was a brilliant story teller and it's not only apparent in Lawrence, but also in Zhivago, as well in Kwai or even Oliver or Passage to India. You are not watching a movie, but going on a adventure. No other story teller has come along since, nor do I expect will we see again.

[@alexchernandez88]

His pre-color period was also incredible. Flawless adaptations of Dickens as well,

[@harahnallsto6239]

How amazing! This is the first time I've ever seen an interview with Lean. He's just as intelligent and eloquent as I imagined he would be. I loved being able to hear him talk about the shots. Listening to the artist speak about his work and what thought went into it has helped me appreciate this movie even more. Thank you for sharing it.

[@barbarahowson8078]

One of the best films ever made.

[@howardwiley4651]

Why the hell hasn’t this more views?? There are million film studies courses in the world and none of them are studying film.

[@mikelezcurra810]

Does it look like modern filmmakers are studying the old masters like David Lean?

[@carolmufarrij777]

Wonderful description of David Lean’s ability to work with actors, technicians, and script. He is uniquely able to see through the camera lens and edit with skill creating a piece of art from his own vision. Best of all, I love to hear David Lean speak. He is a master when he explains his work. It is a pleasure to listen to him.

[@fritula6200]

I SALUTE ALL THESE PROPLE WHO WORKED BEHIND THE SCENE:

[@olmospablo]

This is sick! Thank you very much for uploading it.

[@mrrandom1265]

I watched this movie for the first time in my late 30s and it blue my mind. No movie compares to it, not even Star Wars, Avatar or Dune.

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

A certified genius

[@ThomasLuca]

This picture is a #Masterpiece by a #MasterofCinema #DavidLean

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

Lawrence was kept up during the night thinking if it was possible to get all the men across the desert safely without losing any to heat? Afterall, one of the main duties of an officer is to ensure the safety of all men under his command. And he did including the one he went back off after he fell exhausted from his camel.

[@jamesdrynan]

I often wondered how the dog was whipped into that frenzy. Now I know!

[@garrison6863]

I have seen this interview before for Bragg. When he tlaks about how the critics ripped him for Ryan's Daughter, its really something.

[@petermcdougall5291]

Art

[@cbroz7492]

You are EL Awrance...

[@ThomasLuca]

Don't you mean... Drawn, Shot, & Cut ? In the order of Storyboards Drawn, Footage Shot, and Footage Cut in the Editing room.

[@jamesdrynan]

The scene with Guinness is especially poignant. Lean had directed him earlier in " Great Expectations, " and " Oliver Twist " and Bridge...Kwai. "

[@runningonemty8566]

👏

[@jorgearsenio161]

I,m from lima peru❤

[@francisalbertsinatra9120]

what movie is he talking about at 14:30

[@tombruns5233]

The Big Parade 1925

[@francisalbertsinatra9120]

@@tombruns5233 thank you, watching the clip again, I realize Lean gave the name of the film! How silly of me