DON’T LOOK NOW (1973 film/2007 play)
Details
“Married couple John and Laura, grieving the recent death of their young daughter, temporarily relocate to Venice. They encounter two elderly sisters, one of whom, to Laura's elation and John's disgust, claims to be a psychic in communication with their daughter. She also brings a vague but dire warning of encroaching danger."
Please be aware that the film contains events and images that may be upsetting for some people.
This is is an online movie and play discussion group. While participants usually arrive having watched the film beforehand, you are invited to come and listen if you haven't seen the film yet. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although it will deepen your engagement with the film.
The Film:
DON’T LOOK NOW (1973)
Directed by Nicolas Roeg
Screenplay by Alan Scott and Chris Bryant, based on Daphne du Maurier’s 1971 short story
With JULIE CHRISTIE, DONALD SUTHERLAND, HILARY MASON, CLELIA MATANIA, MASSIMO SERATO and ADELINA POERIO
1 hour 50 mins.
Available to stream on kanopy and Archive (see link below), and to rent in a variety of places; check www.justwatch.com/us/movie/dont-look-now for details.
Stream for free here:
archive.org/details/walkabout-1971-remastered-1080p-blu-ray-hevc-h-265-bone/Don't+Look+Now+-+Mystery+1973+Eng+Multi-Subs+1080p+%5BH264-mp4%5D.mp4
The Play:
DON’T LOOK NOW
Adapted for the stage by Nell Leyshon from du Maurier’s short story
First performed in 2007
drive.google.com/file/d/1vlzcGj1s_woWpuo3BriE04MlS9amtCcl/view?usp=sharing
Of Interest:
The Short Story:
DON'T LOOK NOW by Daphne du Maurier (1971)
https://archive.org/details/dontlooknow0000patr/page/1/mode/1up
The Radio Play:
DON'T LOOK NOW (2001)
BBC Radio 4's "Classic Serial" series
Dramatized by Ronald Frame
57 mins.
https://archive.org/details/daphne-du-maurier-dont-look-now