Zac: Orson Wells is an American icon, and a very important figure in American history – and Broadway. He kind of revolutionised every medium of the time, and it’s a shame not a lot of people know about him other than his later career when he was sort of regarded as a disappointment. This guy was actually a genius, the most ambitious young artist of his generation. And I would love everybody (at FILMCLUB) to walk away with a little bit more appreciation and understanding for what Welles did, what he accomplished and who
he was.

What film would you recommend for Filmclubbers to watch?

Zac: What started my appreciation of film was one that Welles directed called Citizen Kane. That is one that’s fantastic to watch. The use of the camera is very specific, different and incredible. His scope and the depth is really, really fascinating.

FILMCLUB Recommends…

…Citizen Kane (U). The story follows Charles Foster Kane, who has everything he ever dreamed of – talent, money, power and love, so why does this media mogul die unhappy? Set in America in the early 20th century, Citizen Kane is a fascinating mystery story, and is often hailed as the greatest film ever made – a true classic whose story and style still seem as fresh today as they did when it was made in 1941.

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