David Lean: A Self-Portrait

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A documentary film with the title David Lean: A Self-Portrait. It consists of two reels of color 16mm acetate film with optical sound. Through the use of interviews and extracts from some of Leans films, the documentary explores the life and career of renowned film director David Lean. Topics covered in the film include Lean describing how he began his career; Lean explaining his method of directing; Lean describing his relationships with actors; as well as colleagues such as actress Julie Christie, actress Sarah Miles, actor John Mills, producer Sam Spiegel, playwright Robert Bolt, and others discussing Lean and his work.

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