2001: A Space Odyssey (film discussion)
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2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, and also stars Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, and Douglas Rain. It follows a voyage by astronauts, scientists, and the sentient supercomputer HAL 9000 to Jupiter to investigate an alien monolith.
The film is noted for its scientifically accurate depiction of spaceflight, pioneering special effects, and ambiguous themes.
Kubrick avoided conventional cinematic and narrative techniques; dialogue is used sparingly, and long sequences are accompanied only by music to include pieces by Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss II, Aram Khachaturian, and György Ligeti.
The film also spawned a sequel, '2010: The year we make contact',
starring Roy Scheider and based upon Arthur.C.Clarke's sequel novel entitled, '2010: Odyssey 2'.
Please join us for an in-depth film discussion on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 8 pm, wherein we will discuss manty aspects of the film to include plot details, direction/acting, cinematography etc.
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Dylan