History Buffs: Lawrence of Arabia

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Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 epic historical drama film based on the life of T. E. Lawrence. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through his British company Horizon Pictures, with the screenplay by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson. The film stars Peter O'Toole in the title role. It is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films in the history of cinema. The dramatic score by Maurice Jarre and the Super Panavision 70 cinematography by Freddie Young are also highly acclaimed.[4] The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won seven in total including Best Director, Best Sound Editing, Best Film Editing, and Best Picture.

The film depicts Lawrence's experiences in the Arabian Peninsula during World War I, in particular his attacks on Aqaba and Damascus and his involvement in the Arab National Council. Its themes include Lawrence's emotional struggles with the personal violence inherent in war, his own identity, and his divided allegiance between his native Britain and its army and his new-found comrades within the Arabian desert tribes.

In 1991, Lawrence of Arabia was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and selected for preservation in the United States Library of Congress National Film Registry.

[TheGreatWar]

Our utmost pleasure working with you Nick!

For everyone who is curious about our Middle East coverage: We will really get into the Arab Rebellion and T.E. Lawrence in the first week of May where Mr. Lawrence will get his own episode and where we will also talk about the Sykes–Picot Agreement. Before that the Easter Uprising is keeping us busy. Something Nick might explore when he does a review of Michael Collins. Haha.

[markrainford]

To go through all that and then die in a motorcycle accident.

[abdalaez]

As an Arab myself, watching Alec Guinness and Anthony Quinn playing as Arab people, was a real delight. If I had a saying in the casting of the movie today, i wouldn't change a thing.

[herondeeyan]

Walked alone for 1100 miles on a foreign land - for his college thesis. Dude, my classmates can;t even be bothered constructing a few paragraph as their contribution on our thesis.

[jordanianchristian]

In the “No Prisoners” Scene, or any other scene, David Lean wasn’t trying to make Lawrence look like he enjoyed violence. Peter O’Toole was just drunk.

[williamfitch]

I saw this as a 70mm print some years ago and I've still got the sun tan.

[PSquared-oovq]

I don't know if you're aware, but in the "Young Indiana Jones" TV show, Indy meets Lawrence. Lawrence gives Indy the profound advice that he should always endeavor to learn the local language, a division Indy takes the lesson to heart.

[Last]

Britain: "Hey Arabs, if you rebel against the Ottomans, we'll let you create your own nation... Sykes!"

[rosebyanyname]

The reason that Lawrence is smiling at 18:31 probably isn't because O'Toole chose to portray him that way. O'Toole has said that he was totally drunk during the filming of that scene, so that may just be a side effect.

[Taalsman]

Best use of The Terminator ive seen in many years

[Justanotherconsumer]

The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it’s inaccurate.

[westfield]

I watched this movie for the first time in 2020 during quarantine and am overwhelmed by its magnificence

[zebman]

I never learned a single thing about this man in public school in Pennsylvania USA... Thank you History Buffs!

[darylcheshire]

I watched this movie in 1964 with my parents at the drive-in. The scene where this man was sucked down into the sand shook me for years. I learned that this was a rare thing and such liquid sand generally only reached 3 feet.

[farrdawgjoker]

One of the absolute best films of all time. I loved it as a child and still to this day enjoy watching it over and over again.

[hanssmirnov]

I don't get this doubt of his claim to rape. Mostly because the historians don't seem to have any reason for disbelieving it they can state, just saying, "I don't think it happened." Some more details as to why they think it would be nice.

[tawnkuimi-uru]

"Lawrence of Arabia" is in the top three of my all time favorite movies. It is a must see for anyone of any age. As you stated, it is virtually perfect in so many ways. Yes, creative license often deviates from actual facts, but in this case, so excusable. A wonder to the eyes, ears, and mind, this film is, as it should be, an all time classic.

[TheAnakinn]

"History Buffs uploaded a new video" *drops everything and watches video*

[JoseManuelLegardaGalarza]

Talking about WWI what about a review of Gallipoli, 1981?

[KyoushaPumpItUp]

Lawrence of Arabia's death: the reason why safety equipment for motorcycles were invented. :V