Directed by David Lean

A true craftsman, David Lean's films display meticulous attention to detail, evident from the composition of each frame, the expressive integration of sound and music and the subtle performances of his cast. However, although many consider David Lean one of the greatest directors of all time, his work has received mixed reactions from critics. W... show more >

A true craftsman, David Lean's films display meticulous attention to detail, evident from the composition of each frame, the expressive integration of sound and music and the subtle performances of his cast. However, although many consider David Lean one of the greatest directors of all time, his work has received mixed reactions from critics. While his early work has invited near-universal acclaim, his epics have been the cause of much controversy. What is indisputable is that amongst the public, Lean is the most popular and well-known of British film-makers having directed some of the most memorable film epics of our time, including Brief Encounter, Lawrence of Arabia, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago and A Passage to India. < show less