Very exciting! The Brattle will be hosting one of the most well-known directors of British heritage films. Do try to attend some of this event or at least one of the films if you can. Viewing these sumptuous films on the big screen is an irreplaceable experience.
(from the Brattle's press release)
The Brattle Theatre will be hosting award-winning director James Ivory, who will be honored at the 10th Annual Brattle Film Foundation Oscar Party and Fundraiser on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Ivory will be in attendance at the cocktail party and silent auction fundraiser preceding the awards ceremony telecast. The evening will launch a complete year of events in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Brattle Theatre as a non-profit organization.
A Weekend of Events
The Oscar Party with James Ivory will be supported by a number of special events throughout the weekend. The Brattle Theatre will screen the Oscar-winning films A Room With A View, Howard’s End and The Remains of the Day on Friday March 5 and Saturday March 6, 2010.
In addition, the Brattle will welcome the legendary film director to the Brattle stage for an extended discussion about his long and storied career. An Evening With James Ivory will take place at the Brattle Theatre on Saturday March 6 at 7:00 P.M. and will be a ticketed event.
About James Ivory
Award-winning director James Ivory is one of the founders of Merchant Ivory Productions, along with producer Ismail Merchant and writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Since 1965 the company has been involved with over 50 films including The Bostonians, Maurice and Jefferson in Paris as well as Oscar-winners A Room With A View, Howard’s End and The Remains of the Day. Merchant Ivory's films have been praised for some of the most reliably romantic, beautiful, emotional and transporting films in the world. Over the years their films have been recognized by almost every major film awards organization internationally.
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