The Thief of Bagdad

Thurs. Nov. 24, 7:00
Sun. Nov. 27, 1:00
Presented by Craig Barron (Nov. 27 only)
Michael Powell was one of three directors on this landmark fantasy film adapted from Arabian Nights, and this sumptuous Technicolor production still retains its charm and wonder after more than 60 years. Sabu is the mischievous Thief, and Conrad Veidt is deliciously wicked as the evil Jaffar. Francis Ford Coppola has often called it his favorite film. Music: Miklos Rozsa. Camera: Georges Périnal. Producer: Alexander Korda. Directors: Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger, Tim Whelan. (UK 1940) 106 min.

Craig Barron, visual effects supervisor and matte artist, will introduce the afternoon screening on November 27 and illustrate the film’s groundbreaking special effects. Barron interviewed Michael Powell extensively for his book The Invisible Art: The Legends of Movie Matte Painting.

Part of the series: Michael Powell: 100th Birthday Celebration

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