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- 5 November 2000 (Creation)
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1 audio cassette tape, 2 WAV files (664 MB and 171 MB)
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Audio recording of an interview with actor Ellen Burstyn in front of a live audience as part of the Guardian sponsored National Film Theatre Guardian interview series.
The recording begins with Sandra Hebron of the National Film Theatre introducing the event and a selection of clips showcasing Burstyn's work. Hebron then proceeds to put questions to Burstyn. The recording comprises a question and answer session with members of the audience from 57.55 of track 1.
A summary of the topics discussed is included below.
Track 1:
00.00 Introductions and film clips
16.12 How Burstyn decided to become an actor
21.00 Learning acting techniques from Lee Strasberg
26.41 The 1970s being the 'golden age' of American cinema compared to current trends in cinema
30.20 Expereinces of the Last Picture Show
35.35 Her role in The Exorcist
37.49 Involvement in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
43.32 Bringing the film Resurrection to fruition
48.13 Movement to stage and television work in the 1980s
49.13 Return to film in the 1990s
50.15 Working with young directors
52.33 Her role in Requiem for a Dream
57.55 Castiing of her role the Exorcist
59.30 Her stage and film roles in Same Time, Next Year
01.00.50 Working with Melina Mercouri on A Dream of Passion
Track 2:
00.00 Working with Melina Mercouri on A Dream of Passion
00.53 Playing the role of Medea in A Dream of Passion
04.00 Working with Alain Resnais on Providence
05.50 How the Exorcist has affected her career
07.35 Adapting Requiem for a Dream from the book
08.58 Going back to working in television
10.07 Pushing films for Oscars
11.17 Actresses she admired
12.24 Involvement in The King of Marvin Gardens
13.54 Roles she wishes she had played.
Films mentioned in the course of the interview include: Goodbye Charlie; The Last Picture Show; Resurrection; The Yards; The Exorcist; Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore; Same Time Next Year; Requiem for a Dream; A Dream of Passion and Providence.
Creator: British Film Institute (BFI), 1933-
Creator: Guardian News & Media Ltd, 1967-
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