LAWRENCE OF ARABIA IS HERE
Lawrence of Arabia is a big film. It’s so big, in fact, it was made in two halves,
with an intermission. On DVD, its majesty and its compelling entertainment value has been
retained – indeed, enhanced. But it also manages to be an intimate film, revealing
characters, motives and relationships.
 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
This is a film which truly deserves the extensive detailing that the DVD gives us, the
depth of information gleaned from interviews (in 1989) with director David Lean, and with
Peter O’Toole - and with a contemporary addition from Steven Spielberg. Perhaps most
riveting and entertaining are the anecdotes and factual details recalled by Omar Sharif.
Just some of the special features on the DVD:
* ‘A Conversation with Steven Spielberg’ –
The acclaimed director talks about his love of the film, his involvement with its
restoration and David Lean
* ‘Wind Sand and Star: The Making of A Classic’
– an original behind the scenes featurette that looks at the difficulties of filming
on location.
* ‘In Search of Lawrence’ – Original Behind
the Scenes Featurette
* ‘The Camels are Cast’ - Original Behind the
Scenes Featurette
* ‘Romance of Arabia’ - Original Behind the
Scenes Featurette
* News footage of the film’s 1962 New York premiere
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