“All of the elements of filmmaking lead to one very simple result--to entertain people, but it is human emotions, not circuses, that make a picture big.” David Lean
Welcome to the brand new DavidLean.com web site. This site has been devoted for over 10 years to the further enjoyment and understanding of David Lean’s career and his films. And as the film world celebrated Lean’s 100th birthday this year with an incredible retrospective of all his films, it became apparent that the interest in Lean’s films has not diminished. In fact the opposite has occurred, his work continues to be re-examined and appreciated by students and scholars and the release (or multiple releases) of his films on DVD continue to prove to be popular and in demand.
At DavidLean.com you will find a wealth of information on David Lean and his films. Complete listing of his filmography, a full bibliography of books and articles on or related to David Lean, audio interviews, streaming videos, Lean’s own notes on the re-edting of Lawrence of Arabia, reprinting of rare and unique articles, and much more. There is much to look through and enjoy.
We hope you enjoy the site. Should you find any errors or wish to contribute any articles, links, or images, please don’t hesitate to contact us. (Please Note: the site is still being updated. A lot more content will be updated throughout the coming weeks. Please check back often!)
Special Thanks to Louis Castelli, Ph.D, for permission to reprint from his book, “David Lean: A Guide To Reference and Resources.”