Date: 2017-05-11
Film Series: A Grand Tour; “The Talented Mr. Ripley”
6:30pm-8:30pm(Dir., Anthony Minghella, 1999)An impulsive young “nobody” is enlisted to convince the scion of a wealthy family to return to America. Thus begins a chain of deception with dire consequences. Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith, this psychological thriller matches Tom Ripley’s passions to the dramatic landscapes of Italy’s great tourist destinations.The Davis spring film series considers the “Grand Tour” — a rite of passage for young aristocrats (men, and some women) coming of cultural age from the mid-17th through the mid-19th century. The Grand Tour itinerary linked passion for touristic adventure to the cultural legacies of classical antiquity and the Renaissance, informed tastes in art and collecting, and reinforced notions of class status and empire. These four films vary in source material, genre, and time period, from modern psychological horror to classic romantic comedy, yet have one thing in common — a life-changing visit to Italy, though perhaps not as “grand” as expected.Generously supported by the Davis Museum Film Program Gift.
More Info: http://www.wellesley.edu/davismuseum/events/node/103796