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In-Branch Movie - "Out of Africa"

Matinee Rated: PG

Enjoy a Robert Redford retrospective in October and November.

Movie Summary: "Out of Africa is drawn from the life and writings of Danish author Isak Dinesen, who during the time that the film's events occurred was known by her married name, Karen Blixen-Flecke. For convenience's sake, Karen (Meryl Streep) has married Baron Bor Blixen-Flecke (Klaus Maria Brandauer). In 1914, the Baron moves himself and his wife to a plantation in Nairobi, then leaves Karen to her own devices as he returns to his womanizing and drinking. Soon, Karen has fallen in love with charming white hunter Denys Finch Hatton (Robert Redford), who prefers a no-strings relationship. A woman who prides herself on her independence, Blixen finds herself unhappily in thrall to an aloof man -- and doubly unhappy for living out such a cliché situation. Although Redford received a lion's share of criticism for his too-American performance, Streep has rarely been better, and the film's perfectly measured pace is complemented by David Watkin's stunning location photography. The movie was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won 7, including Best Picture, Best Director for Sydney Pollack, Best Adapted Screenplay for Kurt Luedtke, and Best Cinematography for Watkin" ~ Provided by the library catalog.

Originally released: 1985.

Written by: Kurt Luedtke (screenplay).

Directed by: Sydney Pollack.

Starring: Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Klaus Maria Brandauer.

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