The most epic scene cut in film history (Lawrence of arabia)

when lawrence blows the match which cuts to the epic sunrise in the desert with music that enchances the scope of the scene.

[MrLoaded]

I can't imagine what it must have felt like to see this movie in a theater back in 1962-1963.

[notouriosdja]

just shows how important music is in a film

[SMGJohn]

No one shoots cinema quite like David Lean, the man has magic and his choice of cinematographers is even more magical.

[johannesmarsovszky]

One of the best elements of the movie are shots where nothing happens. Sometimes even without music. Letting things stand for themselves.

[mcrdl]

Magnificent scene from a fantastic film which I was lucky enough to see on the big screen at a special showing in Bedford Ny, 2 weeks ago, also in NYC when re-released in 1988! Incredible!

[ringodingo]

" It's only a model."
" Shh! "
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

[Vid_da]

June 2013, I was 21 years old and saw the 8K theatrical re-release during Shanghai International Movie Festival, at the end of July I visited the desert, and again in 2015 and 2018. This is forever one of my favourite movies.

[Boofsylvania]

Really hyped to see Dune being filmed in these same locations

[apollonia]

My all time favourite film.
The direction, the story telling, the cinematography, the acting and the

[cathdodd]

This scene always makes my cry tears of joy and smile from ear to ear and have goosebumps.

I love this movie. I would love to see it on the big screen

[ethanwood]

One of the most amazing scores of all time that cut to the dunes gives me chills everytime

[shillian]

I watched this when i was 7 years old and couldnt of been more fascinated by it. Been one of my favorite movies since, and watched countless times. A true Classic.

[dck]

I saw this in 1962 (12 years old) and that experience helped shaped my love of films. It was a family tradition to see the big film at Christmas, starting with Around the World in 80 Days, Ben Hur, 10 Commandments, etc. through Lawrence, all in a big theater. I feel sorry for children now who, if the current trend of streaming first-release movies continues, will never have the experience of seeing great masterpieces such as this in a large-screen theater with great sound.

[carl_anderson]

Sir David Lean died in 1991 at 83 years old and a life full of achievements. The power of cinema is incredible. To think that his movie can impact so deeply, visually, artistically, emotionally, to people that weren’t even born before its creator passed away. That’s what my family does not get when I prefer watching a simple horror movie at the theaters than on TV, or when I reply “there’s nothing like the theater experience at its fullest”

[erepsekahs]

The magic that is that scene. I remember it well as I have done all my life from when my mother took me to the premiere at the Odeon Cinema in Leicester square in London, England. I was 14 years old and it has had a lasting impact upon me. If I had to choose only one film to go with me on a desert island then this would be it. (of course they'd have to give me a projector, a screen, and some sound equipment too).

[mattlawson]

My favorite movie ever. The most beautiful film ever made.

[classics]

To think that there is no CGI here. Not in 1962. To get shots like this back then, you had to actually film the sun rising, and the camels riding over the dunes. That’s the key - that’s why films like this last so long, because they feel authentic. You can tell they are really out in the desert, which draws you into the story even more because all the scenery is real; nothing is fake. Today they’d just be riding fake camels in front of a greenscreen.

[richpivo]

Beautiful editing, fantastic cinematography.

[larryk]

When I saw this in 1962, I was seven but I carried memories of certain scenes with me for decades until I saw it again on DVD. I now have a bluray copy which I've watched multiple times, never tiring of it. This scene, the one where Sharif Ali rides up to the well, the rescue of Gasim, who fell off his camel while crossing the Devil's Anvil, and the death of Farraj from the blasting cap detonator are etched into my mind. Some of the greatest scenes in any movie, any time.

[samdrher]

I saw this in theaters a few months ago and that transition to the desert on a giant screen was like nothing I’ve ever seen. Purely awe inspiring. I said woah out loud.