THE GREAT WAR - Film Day in Ardmore

2 Jun 2014

JUNE 7^TH 2014, 10 am – 4 pm

Renowned Film Historian and Film Maker Kevin Brownlow will host a special film event on THE GREAT WAR on JUNE 7^TH 2014. 

Location: Molly Keane Writers Retreat, Ardmore, Co. Waterford.

• Time: Start 10am & Finish 4pm approx
• Ticket Information: €80 (including lunch). €60 early bird offers available
• Tel: 024 94225 or 085 7431377

Booking essential

The most electrifying of all films to emerge from the Great War was one which created the greatest male star of the silent era, Rudolph Valentino. It was directed by Dublin-born Rex Ingram and will be shown complete at this event, marking the centenary of World War One. 

European film industries were devastated by the war, handing world domination to the Americans. But Europe needed Hollywood, for American films supported the Allies, even while they pretended to be neutral. Mary Pickford recreated the sinking of the Lusitania and the terror of German occupation, while Charlie Chaplin depicted trench warfare in a 1918 comedy.

For more infomration see: http://www.mollykeanewritersretreats.com/filmdays2014.htm