DIRECTOR'S CHOICE: ELIA KAZAN - SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS

Schedule

Fri Aug 23 2024 at 07:00 pm

Location

2300 East Baristo Road,Palm Springs,92262,US | Palm Springs, CA

All summer long celebrate the artistry of three legendary filmmakers: John Waters, Vincente Minnelli, and Elia Kazan- on the big screen!
Splendor In The Grass (1961) - Aug 23
Elia Kazan's poignant exploration of youthful passion and societal repression, sizzles with raw emotion and rebellious spirit. Starring Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty in unforgettable performances, this film dives deep into the turbulent waters of first love and the crushing weight of societal expectations. Kazan's direction cuts to the core, peeling back the layers of small-town America to reveal the intense, often painful realities beneath. With its powerful performances and evocative storytelling, "Splendor in the Grass" is a visceral cry for freedom and authenticity, a cinematic gut punch that resonates with the restless, punk rock energy of defiance against the status quo.
Elia Kazan
Elia Kazan, the maverick of method, brought a raw intensity to the screen that cut through the gloss of Hollywood. With a knack for uncovering the grit and turmoil beneath the surface, Kazan's films are electric with emotional truth and social relevance. From the fiery passion of "A Streetcar Named Desire" to the poignant rebellion in "On the Waterfront," his direction is a masterclass in character-driven storytelling. Kazan's style is a no-holds-barred exploration of the human condition, pushing his actors to deliver performances that sear with authenticity. In a cinematic landscape often afraid to confront the harsh realities of life, Kazan's work is a bold, unflinching look at the complexities of the American experience, delivered with a punch that leaves a lasting mark.
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Director's Choice Film Series
John Waters
June 14 - SERIAL MOM
July 12 - CRY BABY
Aug 9 - A DIRTY SHAME
Vincente Minnelli
June 21 - AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
July 19 - GIGI
Aug 16 - FATHERS' LITTLE DIVIDEND
Elia Kazan
June 28 - EAST OF EDEN
July 26 - ON THE WATERFRONT
Aug 23 - SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS

Where is it happening?

2300 East Baristo Road,Palm Springs,92262,US, United States

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Host or Publisher Palm Springs Cultural Center

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