Talk: Adapting Cain for the Cinema or How Many Ways can the Postman Ring?

Sun 12 Mar, 13:00

An illustrated talk by Liz Bird from Bristol University's Department of Drama: Theatre, Film and TV. The main focus of the talk will be on how Visconti and Garnett interpreted Cain's The Postman Always Rings Twice [published in 1934] with some reference to Rafelson's 1981 film version. The literary text will be compared with the differing ways in which the film directors interpreted the story. We will also look at how the choice of actors and the use of mise en scene alters the way in which the original novel is presented on screen.

Fee £2.00 full/ £3.00 concessions

The Dark World of James M. Cain: Film Noir Revisited

Fri 10 - Thu 16 Mar

Talk: Adapting Cain for the Cinema or How Many Ways can the Postman Ring? is part of The Dark World of James M. Cain: Film Noir Revisited

James M. Cain’s novels of greed, forbidden lust and murder make for perfect film noir, and this is a rare opportunity to catch some classic titles inspired by the author on the big screen.

Also part of The Dark World of James M. Cain: Film Noir Revisited:

• Double Indemnity Fri 10 - Thu 16 Mar
• Mildred Pierce Fri 10 Mar
• Ossessione Sat 11 & Sun 12 Mar
• The Postman Always Rings Twice Sat 11 Mar
• Double Indemnity Talk Mon 13 Mar

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