News release: 18 March 2010
Images courtesy of ©Warner Bros. Entertainment. With thanks to the Stanley Kubrick Estate and University of the Arts London
Stanley Kubrick is probably the region’s most distinguished film maker. Based near St Albans for much of his working life, Kubrick made 12 feature films which earned him a reputation as one of the leading film directors of his generation. Kubrick’s films include:
2001, A Space Odyssey
A Clockwork Orange
Full Metal Jacket
Dr Strangelove
Eyes Wide Shut
Images courtesy of ©Warner Bros. Entertainment. With thanks to the Stanley Kubrick Estate and University of the Arts London
The Museum of St Albans and the University of Hertfordshire have teamed up to offer you a summer of film with exhibition, talks, activities and screenings in St Albans and Hatfield.
With support from the Kubrick Estate and the University of the Arts:
Kubrick: A Film Makers Odyssey
An exhibition at the Museum of St Albans
Friday 2 April – Sunday 5 September
Free Admission
Open Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 2pm – 5pm.
Images courtesy of ©Warner Bros. Entertainment. With thanks to the Stanley Kubrick Estate and University of the Arts London
This exhibition uses material from the Kubrick Archive to look at how Stanley Kubrick worked and the different processes involved in film making. Scriptwriting, lighting, cinematography and editing are discussed, showing the detailed research, dedication and visual artistry Kubrick brought to each of his films.
Get involved in film making, write a film review or make a space ship.
A lively programme of talks, events, activities and film screenings in the Museum of St Albans, at the University of Hertfordshire and around St Albans, during the exhibition period.
Please see websites for details: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk, www.go.herts.ac.uk/uhgalleries, or pick up a leaflet from our Museums or the Tourist and Information Centre.
Images courtesy of ©Warner Bros. Entertainment. With thanks to the Stanley Kubrick Estate and University of the Arts London
Pictures:
High resolution versions of the following pictures are available on request.
Please credit the images to ©Warner Bros. Entertainment. With thanks to the Stanley Kubrick Estate and University of the Arts London.
The images are being provided for the sole purpose of advertising the exhibition and cannot be used for any other purpose.
Images courtesy of ©Warner Bros. Entertainment. With thanks to the Stanley Kubrick Estate and University of the Arts London
Member contact:
Cllr Melvyn Teare, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Heritage
St Albans City and District Council
Tel: 01727 868086
Contact for the press:
Davina Mansell, Information and Communication officer
Tel: 01727 819316 E-mail:
davina.mansell@stalbans.gov.uk
St Albans City and District Council
www.stalbans.gov.uk
Museum of St Albans
Hatfield Road
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 3RR
Telephone 01727 819340
Fax 01727 837472
E-mail:
museums@stalbans.gov.ukVerulamium Museum
St Michael's Street
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 4SW
Telephone 01727 751810
Fax 01727 859919
E-mail: museums@stalbans.gov.uk
Tourist & Information Centre
The Town Hall
Market Place
St Albans
Herts AL3 5DJ
Tel: 01727 864511
Fax: 01727 863533
Email: tic@stalbans.gov.uk