A silent film is a film without synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, when necessary, be conveyed by the use of intertitles. The term "silent film" is something of a misnomer, as these films were almost always accompanied by [...]
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Chariots of fire (1981) Trinity's very own Great Court Run is celebrated in Chariots of fire. In the film the Run features a runner trying to dash around Great Court before the clock finishes striking 12. In fact, the filming took place at Eton rather than at Trinity, as the college was not keen to [...]
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Bernardo Bertolucci (16 March 1941 – 26 November 2018) was an Italian film director and screenwriter with a career that spanned 50 years. Considered one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema, Bertolucci's work achieved international acclaim. With The Last Emperor (1987) he became the first Italian filmmaker to win the Academy Award for Best Director, and he [...]
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