Is \u2018Brief Encounter\u2019 the most romantic movie of all time? Join Bilkent Cinematics on Wednesday, Mar. 14, and decide for yourself.<\/p>\n
David Lean\u2019s 1945 classic was based on a Noel Coward play and tells the story of Londoners Laura and Alec (Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard), who are both married but who fall in love through a series of discreet \u2018brief encounters.\u2019 But neither wants to disrupt their marriage. So what to do? It\u2019s a heartrending dilemma for both. The film\u2019s final scene is justifiably famous.<\/p>\n
David Lean\u2019s beautiful meditation on the temptations of love is not to be missed. The Guardian\u2019s Peter Bradshaw calls it \u201ca masterpiece of romantic cinema.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018Brief Encounter\u2019 screens on Wednesday, March 14, at 6 p.m. in FFB5. Everyone is welcome. All Cinematics movies are shown with English subtitles, and snacks and refreshments are offered. For more details, contact Hossein Dabir at dabir@bilkent.edu.tr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Is \u2018Brief Encounter\u2019 the most romantic movie of all time? Join Bilkent Cinematics on Wednesday, Mar. 14, and decide for yourself. David Lean\u2019s 1945 classic was based on a Noel Coward play and tells the story of Londoners Laura and Alec (Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard), who are both married [\u2026] <\/p>\n