Citizen Kane
Making lists is an activity moviegoers are fond of. Every year, the same ritual: compilation of the ten best films, with comparative analyses, debates, heated discussions. But what about the ultimate list of the most outstanding films in the history of cinema? That is to say, those films that must be seen, those that have forever transformed the art of cinema, but also our way of seeing a culture, of understanding the world as well as our own lives? This program aims to tackle this challenge with nearly eighty films, produced between 1916 and 1960, while waiting for your lists!
After the death of billionaire Charles Foster Kane, a great press magnate, Jerry Thompson, a reporter, investigates his life. The contacts he makes with his relatives make him discover a gigantic, megalomaniac, egotistical and solitary character. The first film of Orson Welles, who signs at 24 years an undisputed masterpiece.
Orson Welles
Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was an American director, actor, screenwriter, and producer who is remembered for his innovative work in radio, theatre and film. He is considered to be among the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. His first film was Citizen Kane (1941), which is consistently ranked as one of the greatest films ever made.
