Event

This screening includes THE CONSTANT GARDENER

Date and time:: Thurs, Sept 19, 2024, 7 pm; Free but Ticketed

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A widower's transcontinental quest to find answers about his wife's death leads him to explosive secrets.

Fall 2024 | Duplicity, Deception, and Detail: The Cinematic World of John le Carré

Celebrated for revolutionizing the spy genre, novelist John le Carré crafted psychologically complex stories of political, social, and corporate intrigue replete with multi-dimensional characters grappling with loyalty, betrayal, and identity as they navigate intricate webs of relationships and complex motivations. It’s no surprise then that his novels have served as rich texts for cinematic adaptations, resulting in some of our most iconic images of espionage and conflicted morality on screen. This semester’s Michael A. McRobbie’s Choice series celebrates three of these film adaptations, each providing a different shade of le Carré’s enduring impact and cultural legacy. Read Chancellor's McRobbie's remarks on the films in the series and le Carré’s legacy.

Adapted from the novel by John le Carré, this is a gripping romantic thriller that sweeps audiences along as British diplomat Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes) sets out to uncover the truth behind his wife Tessa's (Rachel Weisz) murder after she's found dead in the Kenyan wilderness. In the process, Quayle unearths some disturbing revelations. A critical success, the film was nominated for four Academy Awards, with Weisz winning for Best Supporting Actress. [129 min; drama, mystery, romance; English]

"A sweaty, vital masterpiece that's always one step ahead of its audience." — The Chicago Tribune

"There is a terrific pulse of energy in this film, a voltage which drives it over two hours." — The Guardian

"Fiennes carries Le Carré's spirit with a slow-burning performance that operates on two fronts: as a powerful indictment of third-world abuses by pharmaceutical companies, and as a widower's moving investigation into his shattered relationship." — Scott Tobias, AV Club

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